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Geisha Smoked Oysters
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📊 NOVA 3🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Geisha Smoked Oysters

Geisha
3.75 oz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
9g
Protein
290mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
4
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Geisha Smoked Oysters are a compact, shelf-stable tin of farm-raised oysters packed in cottonseed oil and salt. On grocery shelves you’d find this 3.75 oz can in the canned seafood aisle near sardines, anchovies and specialty tuna, often shelved with international or pantry-stable seafood; some stores also stock them with cocktail and tapas items near crackers and pickles. The can’s label leans on heritage and reliability — “A tradition of quality since 1912,” “100 years of quality in America,” and an easy-open pull tab — rather than health claims; there’s no organic seal and the wording suggests artisanal roots more than modern wellness branding. This product fits small-occasion shopping trips: pick up for weekend brunches when assembling a seafood-focused spread, game-day prep as a bold appetizer on crackers, or storm-prep and camping where lightweight, no-refrigeration proteins matter. The brand positioning reads classic and practical, aimed at shoppers who appreciate old-line pantry staples or adventurous eaters exploring tinned seafood traditions. In plain terms it’s a processed, smoked and canned seafood product — minimally dressed with oil and salt to extend shelf life. Sensory-wise the oysters are smoky and briny with a tender, slightly chewy texture and oil-coated sheen; they’re eaten straight from the tin, atop toast or crackers, folded into pasta or salads, or layered on charcuterie boards where the ritual is casual but deliberate: open, squeeze lemon, share. The product’s concise ingredient list underscores simplicity despite being a preserved, ready-to-eat item.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.0 oz
Servings per Container: 2
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Cholesterol35mg12%
Sodium290mg13%
Total Carbohydrate5g2%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Protein9g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Oysters,, Cottonseed, Oil,, Salt..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • cottonseed oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

The oysters are smoked and canned in oil and salt, making them a processed, shelf-stable product with minimal added ingredients rather than a highly formulated industrial food. The simple ingredient list and preservation by canning align with NOVA group 3 (processed foods).

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Common Questions about Geisha Smoked Oysters

It depends on what 'healthy' means to you! These little guys pack a protein punch with 9g per serving and are relatively low in calories at 120. They’re a great source of nutrients if you’re looking to add some seafood to your diet, but remember, they do contain salt and cottonseed oil, so moderation is key.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
game-day-prep
storm-prep

Vibe:

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