Oyster

oyster

A general term for multiple species of bivalves. Oysters have long enjoyed a worldwide reputation as a seafood that can be eaten raw. Oyster sauce, meanwhile, is an umami-rich condiment with a high glutamate content used in Chinese cuisine. Oysters are high season in autumn and winter, during which time umami levels increase. Such is the level of nutrition they provide that oysters are sometimes referred to as the "milk of the sea." In addition to containing amino acids, they provide high levels of zinc, which can also help enhance your sense of taste. Chinese seasoning ingredient, oyster sauce.

Natural glutamate content (mg/100g) : 40 ~ 150

Natural inosine content (mg/100g) : 20