Fun Fact Friday

The oysters we eat are not the same oysters that supply pearls. The family of, Ostreidae (or “true” oysters), that we find on our menu or on ice at the marina are not the oysters that supply pearls- the mothers of pearls are an all-together different family. The treasure kept within the oysters we eat is their flavor. #FishBoneFridayFact Without fins, shrimp don’t actually swim, but when they do move, they can only go backward. #FishBoneFridayFact Sole is a naturally rich source of minerals including iodine, calcium, zinc, potassium, phosphorus, and magnesium. Iodine is an important trace element in human nutrition and is essential for thyroid hormone synthesis. #FishBoneFridayFact