Belon

This oval or pear-shaped oyster, also known as the Belon, has been a native of Europe for centuries.

Oysters Come Back in Vogue Will Lyons 2010

Further, I told this producer that three other universities had replicated her experiment Belon, Cumps, Ennis, 1999; Belon, Cumps, Ennis, 2004.

Dana Ullman: Disinformation on Homeopathy: Two Leading Sources Dana Ullman 2011

The Olys share with the celebrated European Belon a family name (ostrea), a pronounced, acquired-taste metallic tang, and a stark future: Both have all but vanished and been almost entirely replaced by hardy, fast-growing Japanese Pacific (gigas) oysters.

The American Oyster Paradise Richard Nalley 2010

When greeting the king, one must stand up, clap twice, make a little bow, and say “Belon.”

Archive 2008-08-01 Kate Fleurange 2008

When greeting the king, one must stand up, clap twice, make a little bow, and say “Belon.”

Chez le Chef Kate Fleurange 2008

Although it's not as big as a Belon shell the size of a hand! or European Flat, this would definitely be in the 3-bite tier.

Archive 2009-01-01 e d b m 2009

Along the way, readers are treated to gorgeous descriptions of Belon oysters with French butter and rye bread, flame-kissed Portuguese sardines and micro-scale sustainably-farmed shrimp in a coconut curry, while getting an intimate peek into the lives of the people who harvest, produce and cook the fish.

BOTTOMFEEDER: How to Eat Ethically in a World of Vanishing Seafood | Impact Lab 2009

Along the way, readers are treated to gorgeous descriptions of Belon oysters with French butter and rye bread, flame-kissed Portuguese sardines and micro-scale sustainably-farmed shrimp in a coconut curry, while getting an intimate peek into the lives of the people who harvest, produce and cook the fish.

BOTTOMFEEDER: How to Eat Ethically in a World of Vanishing Seafood | Impact Lab 2009

Although it's not as big as a Belon shell the size of a hand! or European Flat, this would definitely be in the 3-bite tier.

Carlsbad Aquafarm - An Oyster Purveyor e d b m 2009

When greeting the king, one must stand up, clap twice, make a little bow, and say “Belon.”

Chez le Chef 2008