Wayne Gisslen

Checking Freshness

Appears in
Professional Cooking: 10th Edition
Professional Cooking

By Wayne Gisslen

Published 2025

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  1. Oysters in the shell must be alive to be good to eat. Tightly closed shells, or shells that close when jostled, indicate live oysters. Discard dead ones.
  2. Live or shucked oysters should have a very mild, sweet smell. Strong odors indicate spoilage.

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