Beihai Oysters

Beihai Oysters

　　Oysters, commonly known as "big oysters," are primarily produced in Dapo, Xichang Town. Rich in protein and various vitamins, they are often referred to as the "milk of the sea." The meat is delicious and highly nutritious. The shells can be used medicinally, with effects such as calming yang, consolidating collapse, resolving phlegm, and softening hardness. Oysters can be processed into oyster sauce and oyster extract, which are popular both domestically and internationally. The oyster sauce extracted from big oysters is an excellent seasoning. The shells can also be used to produce calcium carbide and lime. (Beihai)