"Oku oysters"
The choice not to season it.
It is truly an ingredient can for oyster lovers.
■The raw materials of this canned oyster are
Only seasonal raw oysters grown in Okucho Mushiage, Okayama Prefecture.
No water, no salt, no seasonings are added.
It is "the wonderful efforts of this production area and the deliciousness of oysters".
I wanted to convey it as much as possible.
Oyster season
Limited to the spring period when the body is most fulfilling before spawning,
Fresh raw oysters after landing,
Fill the can with "only oysters" and seal it.
The oysters are steamed in a can with only their own moisture.
Therefore, the liquid juice in the can is
All of them are concentrated extracts that flow out of oysters, and they taste like oysters themselves.
Because it is not seasoned,
You can clearly see the "goodness and flavor of oyster ingredients".
*Because it is canned and heated, the meat is soft.
■Large raw oysters Approximately 8 grains are luxuriously used in one can
Raw oysters after landing,
It is luxuriously packed into one can of about 7 to 9 grains (about 8 grains on average) while still peeled.
■Why canned food
Oysters are an ingredient that, as is, can be limited to giving or handing them over.
The background of such a production area that is difficult to convey fresh or frozen,
I wanted to deliver it in a way that I could hold in my hand.
If you like oysters, I want you to eat them at least once.
It is certain that it will become a regular dish as a can of oyster ingredients that do not need explanation.
Do not separate clothing, food, and life,
For a store that chooses something with a background,
It is a can that I would be happy if you could put it.
■About the production area and environment "Abundant forests grow rich seas, and delicious oysters grow"
Okucho Town, an oyster-producing area
This sea area, surrounded by islands in the Seto Inland Sea and multiple rivers,
It is a place where forest nutrients circulate into the sea and phytoplankton grow abundantly.
Oysters grown in that environment have no unpleasant taste,
It has a plump flavor that retains its outline even when heated.
This production area is the world's first as a hanging oyster farming
We have obtained the international certification of the MSC (Marine Stewardship Council).
There is such a wonderful production area in Japan, and it is also the only oyster production area in Japan that has obtained MSC certification.
Efforts to protect sustainable resources and the environment
As a result, it is a place that has improved the quality of the oysters themselves.
■How to eat
"I don't add water or salt, so it's delicious."
First of all, the ingredient can that you want to eat "as is".
Transfer to a bowl and serve as is.
The original rich flavor of oysters spreads without any unpleasant taste.
It is not seasoned at all. The saltiness is only the salt of the oysters.
■About liquid juice in a can
The liquid juice in the can is 100% oyster flavor extract that flows naturally from the oysters.
Never throw it away. In addition to being as is, it can also be used for cooked rice, pasta, hot pot, soup, etc.
☆Recommended recipe
One can is enough for 2 cups. Exquisite "oyster rice"
With just one can, you can make 2 cups of oyster rice.
How to make (easy)
Add all the contents of the can along with the juice to 2 cups of rice,
Just add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and cook.
It is also recommended to add a little alcohol or ginger if desired.
■Media
In WWF Japan (World Wide Fund for Nature Japan) Quarterly Magazine (Summer 2025 Issue)
He introduced the background and thoughts of the development of this product.
↓↓There is a web page. ↓↓
https://shop.wwf.or.jp/blogs/stories/okunokaki
■Nutrition, whole oysters
If you compare the zinc and iron content with eel (grilled white),
Zinc is about 6.7 times higher, and iron is about 4.7 times higher. (Note)
Moreover, the calories are about 40% of that of eel.
(Annotation) Eel Nutrients/Reference Source: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology/Food Standard Nutrition Ingredients (2023) From "Grilled Eel"
[Nutritional ingredients "Okuno Oyster can" (per 150g can)] *Estimated value based on sample product analysis
Energy: 177kcal
Protein: 15.9g
Fat: 5.6g
Carbohydrates : 15.8g
Salt equivalent: 1.2g
Iron : 6.5mg
Zinc: 19.1mg
*It is also ideal for supplementing iron and zinc, which tend to be deficient.
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This can of oysters is
It is not a product that pursues convenience or ease.
A can to taste the taste of oysters from the production area as much as possible.
If you like oysters, this is a must-try ingredient can.