Process for treating shellfish, in particular oysters intended to facilitate their opening before consumption

摘要

The subject of the present invention is a process for treating shellfish, in particular oysters, intended to facilitate their opening before consumption, of the type comprising the creation of at least one fragile zone on the shell, especially by local destruction or wearing away of the thickness of the material constituting it. According to the invention, this process consists in applying to the said fragile zone, for example by sealing, a material capable of ensuring the tightness of the shellfish thus treated, without affecting the taste or safety qualities thereof. The invention finds its application especially in the food industry.