pangea shellfish signature products
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Pangea Shellfish CompanyCRAFTING SUCCESSFUL SHELLFISH PROGRAMS SINCE 2001
About Our CompanyOur mission is to source and distribute the best oysters and shellf ish in the world
while respecting our oceans, customers, vendors, and employees.
QUICK FACTS ABOUT PANGEA
2001
Year that Pangea firstopened its doors
1 OF 5
Massachusetts businesses permitted to have a wet storage system
OVER 12 MILLION
Number of oysters Pangea distributes in a year
BOSTON
We’re located near the Boston Logan Airport and major freight
transfers like Araho and Peninsula
Why choose us?
We know shellfish.
• One-stop shop for high quality shellfish products
• Over 70 oyster varieties throughout the year
• We grow our own oysters
• Later cut-off times
• Outstanding customer service
Our Signature Products
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Standish Shore Oysters
Exclusive Oysters
Perfectly Purged Steamers
Hollander & De KoningMussels
Willapoint Shucked Oysters
Manila Clams
STANDISH SHORE OYSTERS® CRASSOSTREA VIRGINICA
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Beautiful Duxbury oysters grown on our farm
by Ben himself.
Our Standish Shore Oysters are grown on our farm in Duxbury Bay, MA. They’re the perfect Atlantic oyster because of their well-balanced flavor, hearty shells, and sweet-buttery meats. Our oysters are bottom-planted, a growout method that produces robust and strong oysters. We cull each oyster by hand for quality and shape, and only the finest Duxbury oysters make it into our bags. You can learn more about our growing process and our farm on our website at www.standishshoreoysters.com.
Farmed Product
Harvest LocationDuxbury, Massachusetts, USA
SizingStandish Shore Select: 3.5”Standish Shore Petite: 2.75”
Culture MethodBottom-cultured
Flavor ProfileSweet and buttery with a pleasant ocean flavor.
Flavor Influenced BySalinity: 2.9% (3.5% is full oceanic salinity)Tides: 10 ft. tidal range of nutrient-rich watersBottom Makeup: Sand and silted tidal flats
Average Shelf Life2+ weeks stored at 38-43° F
BEST SERVED
SEASONALITY
Raw on a half shell
Available year-round; limited availability in the summer
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MAYFLOWER POINT®
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THATCH ISLAND®
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SUMMERSIDE®
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BRISTOL BAY®
EXCLUSIVE OYSTERS CRASSOSTREA VIRGINICA
Farmed ProductHarvest Location: East Dennis, MASize: 3.25”Culture Method: Tray-culturedFlavor Profile: Medium brine with a clean finish.
Available July through February
Farmed ProductHarvest Location: Barnstable, MASize: 3.5”Culture Method: Rack-and-bag cultureFlavor Profile: Moderate salt content with a clean, prolonged ocean finish.
Available year-round; limited in spring and summer
Farmed ProductHarvest Location: PEI, CanadaSize: 3.5”Culture Method: Bottom-culturedFlavor Profile: Briny and buttery with a sweet finish.
Available May through February
Farmed ProductHarvest Location: Portsmouth, RISize: 3.5”Culture Method: Tray-culturedFlavor Profile: Medium brine with a clean finish.
Available September to March; limited in spring and summer
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PERFECTLY PURGED STEAMERS® MYA ARENARIA
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BEST SERVED
You can expect a 99.9% yieldon our Perfectly Purged
steamers!SEASONALITY
We buy high quality steamers from Maine and occasionally Cape Cod, and we purge them in our wet storage system for at least 48 hours. We triple-wash them, pick out any large or broken, and hand pack them in styros with gel packs and bubble wrap. This process ensures restaurant-ready steamers without the usual hassle of preparing steamers.
Wild Product
Harvest LocationMaine & Cape Cod
Sizing16-22 clams/lb.Sold in 25 lb. units
Harvest MethodHand digging with rakes and forks
Average Shelf Life5 to 10 days stored at 38-43° F
Steamed with butter
Available year-round, but highly weather-dependent
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HOLLANDER & DE KONING MUSSELS MYTILUS EDULIS
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Every mussel is washed,graded for size, de-bearded,
and purged of any sand.Once you try them, you’ll
never forget them.
Hollander & de Koning mussels are the only Dutch-style mussel in North America. They are special because they are grown on the ocean bottom unlike other mussels, which are rope or pole-grown. This technique produces superior meats that are robust, hearty, and flavorful. The de Koning family has been growing mussels for six generations since 1776. With their expertise and the pristine waters of Bar Harbor, Maine, Hollander & de Koning mussels truly are the best premium blue mussels on the market today.
Farmed Product
Harvest LocationMount Desert Island, Maine
Sizing15 mussels/lb.Sold in 10 lb. units
Culture MethodBottom-cultured
Harvest MethodHarvesting vessel brings the mussels up from the bottom where they are graded, de-bearded, purged, and bagged all on-board
Average Shelf Life7 to 10 days buried in ice stored at 38-43° F
BEST SERVED
SEASONALITY
Steamed in a white wine sauce
Available year-round; limited during summer spawning months
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WILLAPOINT SHUCKED OYSTERS CRASSOSTREA GIGAS
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Never worry you’ll get moreliquid than juicy oyster
meats in every half gallon tub.
Of all the shucked oysters we’ve tried, these Willapoint oysters are the best. They are plump, sweet, and hold up well for numerous cooking uses. The advantage of having a West Coast shucked oyster is the guarantee that the liquor will not weigh more than 10% of the unit weight. You can always expect at least 3.5 lb. of oyster meat from every half gallon. These oysters are also great because they are triploid oysters, which means you can expect their meat quality to stay plump and consistent all year.
Farmed Product
Harvest LocationWillapa Bay, Washington
SizingApprox. 16 pcs/lb.Sold in 4 lb., ½ gallon units
Culture MethodBottom-cultured and suspended-culture
Harvest MethodJet-driven boats harvest the oysters then unload onto a conveyer system straight to the processing facility. Oysters are hand shucked then packaged.
Average Shelf Life21 days from shuck date buried in ice stored at 38-43° F
BEST SERVED
SEASONALITY
Deep fried, baked, broiled, stuffed, or stewed
Available year-round
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MANILA CLAMS VENERUPIS PHILIPPINARUM
ABOUT PRODUCT DETAILS
Beautiful shells and sweet,tender meats. A great addition
to brighten any dish!
These native Asian clams were accidentally introduced to the US when cargo ships pumped out their ballasts. Since then, they have become a Pacific Northwest staple and an interesting ingredient chefs like to feature in their seafood specials. Our manila clams are flown from Washington and then wet-stored in our HACCP-certified seawater system to rejuvenate them and increase their shelf life. They are available in two sizes, small and medium.
Farmed Product
Harvest LocationWashington and British Columbia
SizingSmall: 30-35 pcs/lb.Medium: 20-25 pcs/lb.Available in 10 lb. units
Culture MethodBottom-cultured
Harvest MethodHand digging with forks and rakes
Average Shelf Life5 to 7 days buried in ice stored at 38-43° F
BEST SERVED
SEASONALITY
Steamed, sautéed, or on the half shell
Available year-round; best in winter, and limited in July and August
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Looking for other items?Contact Us
Pangea Shellfish Company314 Northern Avenue
Boston, MA 02210
(617) [email protected]
Visit our website at www.pangeashellfish.com for ourcomplete product catalog.