Ingredient

Oysters

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Source

Animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Oysters are primarily used as a food ingredient, often consumed raw, steamed, fried, or …

What it is

Oysters are bivalve mollusks that live in saltwater. They are filter feeders, meaning they strain food particles from the water. Oysters are harvested from both the wild and from aquaculture farms.

Why it's used

Oysters are primarily used as a food ingredient, often consumed raw, steamed, fried, or baked. They are also used to make oyster stew, sauces, and as a flavoring agent in various dishes.

Health notes

Oysters are a natural source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. They are not subject to FDA additive regulations as they are a whole food. Consuming raw or undercooked oysters can carry a risk of illness from bacteria like Vibrio vulnificus. The FDA advises vulnerable populations to avoid raw oysters.

Allergen info

Oysters are classified as a major allergen by the FDA, belonging to the shellfish category. Shellfish are one of the nine major food allergens.

Products containing Oysters

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Silver Spring Foods, Inc. Bookbinder's, Semi-Condensed Oyster Stew Chili & Stew High in sodium — 30% DV per serving 40kcal 0.7Protein 1.3Fat 6.0Carbs Beaver Street Fisheries Inc. Fzn Oysters 1/2 Shell 53kcal 5.3Protein 1.8Fat 2.6Carbs Beaver Street Fisheries Inc. 20/30 Ct. Breaded Oysters 247kcal 11.8Protein 14.1Fat 20Carbs

Jfe Shoji Trade America Inc. Whole Oysters In Water Canned Seafood 107kcal 12.5Protein 4.5Fat 3.6Carbs Beaver Street Fisheries Gulf Half Shell Oysters Frozen Fish & Seafood 62kcal 5.4Protein 1.8Fat 5.4Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Whole Oysters Canned Seafood High in sodium — 20% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 38% DV per serving 141kcal 13.3Protein 9.6Fat —Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Whole Smoked Oysters In Cottonseed Oil, Whole Smoked Canned Seafood High in cholesterol — 47% DV per serving 200kcal 21.2Protein 11.8Fat —Carbs D-Goodman, Inc. Brunswick, Fancy Smoked Oysters Canned Seafood 231kcal 18.5Protein 12.3Fat 10.8Carbs

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Smoked Oysters, Smoked Canned Seafood High in cholesterol — 47% DV per serving 200kcal 21.2Protein 11.8Fat 0Carbs King & Prince Seafood Corp. Gourmet Breaded Oysters Frozen Fish & Seafood 205kcal 8.0Protein 4.5Fat 30.4Carbs Wye River, Inc. Wye River, Eastern Shore Style Oyster Stew Canned Soup High in sodium — 37% DV per serving 37kcal 0.4Protein 2.1Fat 3.7Carbs

Lee Kum Kee Co. Ltd. Sauce For Teriyaki Chicken Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces High in sodium — 26% DV per serving 200kcal 2.2Protein 0Fat 46.7Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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