From Alaska's frigid waters, where it's too cold to spawn. Too bad for them. All of the water samples have been free of contamination, and the water where these oysters were reared has been certified as safe. Once we take the oysters out of the water, they are kept in an approved refrigerated storage facility until we are notified that they have passed their PSP tests.
Oysters contain zinc and other nutrients that are particularly good for the reproductive system.
It is the Pacific oyster, Crassostrea gigas the same species that is commonly cultured on most of the West Coast of North America. However, because of our growing conditions, the shells are exceptionally fluted, colorful and delicate. The sweet flavor of our oysters is caused by the unique wild blend of natural algae that grows locally. Also, the water temperature never gets high enough to cause spawning, so our oysters are all virgins. We buy our young oysters from hatcheries that can provide warm water conditions.