





Horizon Farms
Greenshell Mussel Meat from New Zealand (1kg)
Just the meat of all-natural greenshell mussels from New Zealand. The meat is plump with a sweet and tender taste. These all-natural mussels are very convenient and easy to prepare - no shells! They are well suited to many types of preparations including sauté, frying, baking, steaming, broiling, stewing, and grilling. This premium mussel meat is also highly regarded among chefs for use in paella, soups, and chowders.
You get a whopping 1kg (2.2 lbs) of individually quick frozen mussel meat. Simply remove the number of mussels you need to defrost from the bag at any time, and defrost in a separate bowl.
These shellfish are cultivated in the pristine, clean South Pacific waters of New Zealand. The growing areas are monitored, tested, and regulated by NZMPI to ensure high quality and safety. Using world-leading techniques, these mussels are individually quick frozen to preserve their freshness and flavor. There are no antibiotics, hormones, or chemicals used during both the farming and post-harvesting processes. Certified sustainable to the A+ New Zealand standard.
Contents
Contents | 1 bag |
Weight | 1kg (2.2lbs) |
Serves | Serves 6-7 depending on the recipe |
Shipping & Handling
Shipping | Shipping and delivery is frozen |
Handling | Keep frozen below -18°C (0°F) |
Defrosting Time | In the fridge: approx. 12h (only defrost in a separate bowl) Run under cold water for approx. 10min |
Cooking Method | Baked, grilled, barbecued, fried, smoked, steamed |
Expiration | Frozen: see packaging label (usually more than 3 months) Chilled: Please consume within 1 day. |
Details
Species | Perna canaliculus |
Also known as | Green-lipped, greenshell, green shell, kuku, kutai |
Country of origin | New Zealand |
Farming Area | Tasman Bay, Marlborough Sounds |
Country of processing | New Zealand |
Country of export | New Zealand |
Traceability | 100% from ocean to table |
Packaging | Non-resealable bag |
Package size | 19 x 16 x 8 cm (7.5" x 6.3" x 3.1") |
Raw consumption | Not approved for raw consumption. Cook thoroughly before consumption. |
Nutritional Values |
Based on 100g portion size Energy: 427kJ Protein: 14.7g Carbohydrates: 5.1g - of which are sugars: 1g Fat: 2.5g - of which is saturated: <1.0g Sodium: 550mg |