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Benelux Grade Size Grade Size International 6/0+ 110+ grams 000000 150 + grams 6/0 90-110 grams 00000 130-150 grams 5/0 80-90 grams 0000 110-130 grams 4/0 70-80 grams 000 90-110 grams 3/0 60-70 grams 00 70-90 grams 2/0 50-60 grams 0 50-70 grams Dutch Imperial Oysters have a distinct flat and round shell

A FAMILY BUSINESS WHERE ARE THEY CULTIVATED? Our family business (Dhooge) has been involved in the cultivation of Dutch Imperial Oysters () are cultivated and harvested in crustaceans and molluscs since 1906. Our oysters are cultivated only in Lake Grevelingen. This lake is the largest salt water lake in . the . Every day we sail out to harvest or relocate our briny With special protection from the Dutch government this lake is one of the treasures. Our company ‘de Oesterij’ is located in Yerseke, . In cleanest, most eutrophic cultivation areas in Europe. addition to processing, our site also houses a wealth of information on the cultivation of oysters and . HOW DO YOU RECOGNISE THEM? Dutch Imperial Oysters can be recognised by their flat, rounded shell. THE ORIGIN OF THE DUTCH IMPERIAL OYSTERS By nature, Dutch Imperial Oysters have a very refined taste which makes it The Netherlands is renowned for its Dutch Imperial . Since the a shame to grill them. They are almost always eaten raw. 1950s these were flown to lovers of this special oyster all over the world. Unfortunately, during the harsh winter of 1963 almost all oysters froze to death and disappeared. In recent years the Imperial oyster is making PARTNERS a comeback. Their exceptional quality and exclusivity make our oysters one of the most Still the Dutch Imperial oyster is one of the rarest oysters in the world, unique oysters in the world, sold to luxury hotels and restaurants all over partly because these oysters do not reproduce easily. Cultivating Imperial the world. We use several sales outlets that are exclusively permitted oysters therefore takes a great deal of special attention and care on the to sell Dutch Imperial Oysters. You can find a list of these dealers on our part of the cultivator. It takes 5 or 6 years before flat oysters are ready to website. Should you be interested in joining this dealership, please do not be eaten. Once the Imperial oysters are ready for consumption, the oysters hesitate to contact us. Are you interested in how to order Dutch Imperial will be hand-selected and packed on our site on a traditional manner and Oysters, or would you like more information? Then get in touch with us thereafter sold to the customer. using the contact details below.

DUTCH IMPERIAL OYSTERS Havendijk 12 | 4401 NS YERSEKE | The Netherlands | +31 (0) 113 - 760410 | [email protected] WWW.IMPERIAL-OYSTERS.COM