Our Products
The Noank Aquaculture Cooperative members focus on growing some of the finest oysters in the Northeast. As the oysters from our region are the most coveted in the world and we are fortunate to have many fine oyster brands, this is no small task. We take pride in growing the following delicious brands, please ask for them at your local restaurant or market!
Connecticut
Mystic Oysters
MYSTIC OYSTERS
Mystic River Estuary, Noank, Connecticut
Beautiful round shells with a green hue on the outside of the cupped shell. The inside shell is white, holding a nice plump creamy morsel of satisfaction. The flavor will vary over the year in terms of which flavor notes are more pronounced. You will always fine a nice balance of brine, sweetness, and metallic with umami notes ranging from cucumber to nutty. Mystic oysters maintain their meatiness year round and are always a delight.
Availability is year-round.
“All have a great, balanced brine with a beautifully clean finish, and they are absolute joys to shuck. If only every grower would take the time to let his oysters reach their full potential.” -Rowan Jacobsen
For more information contact:
Steve Plant #860-608-9116
Jim Markow #860-460-4558
Stonington Oyster
STONINGTON FARMS OYSTERS
Mystic River Estuary/Fisher’s Island Sound, Connecticut
Full bodied oysters in a deep cup, with a briny yet sweet and delicate flavor. Stonington Farms Oysters have a deep cup, which is full of meat and “liquor” making them perfect for the half shell market. People who have eaten our oysters describe them in many ways with the common thread being: meaty and salty, yet sweet and smooth. Availability is May-October or November depending on crop harvest.
For more information contact:
Kevin Blados
#860-329-4348 or email: north4110@gmail.com
Thimble Island Kelp
THIMBLE ISLAND OYSTERS
Thimble Island Baby Leaf Kelp: Mild in flavor with an “al-dente” texture, our artisanal baby leaf kelp are sustainable, nutritious and delicious.
For more information contact:
Bren Smith
New York
Peconic Pearls
Photo Credit: Andrea Gates-Pickerell
PECONIC PEARLS
Southold Bay, Peconic Estuary
Peconic Pearls are a deep cup oyster with the signature sweetness and delicate brine typical to the Peconic Estuary. The mineral finish is always a pleasant surprise. The Peconic Estuary is located on Long Island’s East End between the North and South Forks. Five cents from every Peconic Pearl sold goes to research and education projects that benefit the health of the Peconic Estuary. Availability is year round.
For more information contact:
Karen Rivara
Bay Scallop Seed
SEED SHELLFISH
Shellfisher Preserve, Southold, NY
Our hatchery member, Aeros Cultured Oyster Company, Inc. produces quality oyster, hard clam and bay scallop seed for our Cooperative members and for sale to non-member growers. Sizes range from 2.5mm – 35mm. Availability is May – Oct.
For more information contact:
Karen Rivara