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Oysters for Valentine's Day
Pacific Seafood Chef Offers Insight Into the Mollusk's Aphrodisiac Qualities and Popularity
| Source: Pacific Seafood
PORTLAND, OR--(Marketwire - February 7, 2008) - With its aphrodisiac reputation, it's no
wonder oyster consumption spikes in the U.S. during the days leading up to
Valentine's Day! Even Casanova himself was an alleged fan of the bivalve
mollusks.
Pacific Seafood, a family owned seafood company based in the Western United
States, processes and distributes a wide variety of oysters, including its
popular "Sea Rock" variety, throughout the country and internationally.
Today, oysters are more popular than ever and Pacific Seafood has expanded
over the years to meet the growing demand. The company's strict quality
control, combined with dedicated shellfish handling areas, assure optimal
conditions from harvest to end user.
The Romans first cultivated oysters over 2,000 years ago (King Henry IV was
said to eat 400 oysters before dinner). For centuries oysters have been
linked to the topic of libido.
"Studies have shown that oysters are rich in rare amino acids that trigger
increased levels of sex hormones, which may offer insight into why oysters
on the half shell are a particularly popular item for Valentine's dinners,"
said Pacific Seafood chef Gary Puetz. "An oyster appetizer served with
white wine is not only the start of a wonderful meal, but the precursor to
an interesting evening."
About Pacific Seafood
Pacific Seafood Group launched in 1941 in Portland, Ore. as a small, fresh
seafood retail counter operation. Over the years, Pacific Seafood has
expanded operations to meet customer needs and a growing market to include
all operations from dock to dinner table. For more information visit:
www.pacificseafood.com.