Always trust our instinct

If an oyster does not inspire us, we do not insist. If you're not sure that it was not closed properly - or that it opened a little too easily - trash! Idem, if there are doubtful impurities or that the form is strange! In any case, if you have a doubt, it is better to sacrifice the oyster in question.

Good to know: there is a small test to ensure the freshness of the mollusc. We touch her black collar and we observe: if it retracts on contact, the oyster is fresh. If not...

How to choose oysters for Christmas?

Flat or hollow? The plates come from Brittany: they are rounder and lighter, and their price is generally higher. The oysters come from open sea or clear (shallow basin dug by man).

"Special" or "fine"? There is a choice between "special" and "fine". "Specials" are refined longer and have a more pronounced taste. Want to make it simple? The safest is to bet on fine oysters of clear .

0's or 5's? The figure of an oyster is inversely proportional to its size. The bigger it is, the smaller the oyster. The 0 are the largest and can be a little too big for those who are not great fans. The n ° 5, very small, are perfect for an initiation. If you do not know the taste of his guests on the fingertips, o n put on number 3, the most consensual .

Oysters, allied with our health

Rich in protein and trace elements , eating oysters helps strengthen your immune system. Oysters also contain magnesium which helps fight against stress and fatigue. To preserve the health benefits of oysters, we avoid drowning in lemon juice because it destroys vitamins . It is reasonable on the bread spread of a clump of butter if you do not want to take three pounds during the Eve! On the other hand, pregnant women must absolutely cross on raw oysters that may contain salmonella. This bacterium can cause mild intoxication when one is in good health, but more serious in the fragile ones.