Perna canaliculus
Live NZ Greenshell Mussels
Our mussels are sourced from some of the finest cleanest waters of New Zealand, from Stewart Island in the far south to the warmer waters of the Marlborough Sounds.
Description
Whole Greenshell Mussels (Perna canaliculus) are native and grown only in New Zealand. They are one of the largest mussel species and their emerald green shells are distinctive to this species.
Greenshell Mussels are called Kutai by our New Zealand indigenous Maori. They have been an important food source for coastal Maori for generations and an iconic seafood for all New Zealanders.
Grade
Approximately 18 per kg (8 – 10 per lb)
Flesh to shell ratio by weight
55% flesh, 45% shell
Product form
Live chilled in shell
Packaging
Bulk Live Mussels can be packed to customer requirements:
1kg – 5kg Net Bags up to 20kg carton
2lb – 10lb Net Bags, up to 40lb carton
Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP)
800gm retail packs, 16 per polybin
Storage
Store at 3 – 6°C/37 – 43'F
Keep Chilled
Eat immediately once opened
Discard after the expiry date
Nutrition
Per 100g
Energy kj/100g – 512
Protein (g) – 19
Total fat (g) – 3.2
Saturated fat (g) – 0.9
Carbohydrate (g) – 4.3
Sugars (g) – 0.8
Sodium mg/100g – 566
