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These organic rope-grown mussels are farmed using organic methods. The rope-growing method guarantees a very clean product, free from sand and impurities. Packaged in 5kg trays under protective atmosphere, these mussels are ready to cook, saving you precious time in the kitchen.
Use and storage:
These mussels must be stored at a temperature between +2°C and +8°C. The minimum guaranteed use-by date is 6 days after dispatch. To prepare, open the tray, rinse the mussels in clean water and cook them over a high heat for a few minutes until they open. It is recommended that they be eaten quickly once cooked.
Our PAC (ready-to-cook) 80+ mussels are available in 2kg bags, an exceptional product ideal for catering professionals. 80+ mussels are large mussels, with less than 80 mussels per kilogram, or more than 12.5 grams per mussel. They are renowned for their superior quality, plump flesh and delicious flavour. Already washed, they are perfect for recipes where presentation is crucial, such as marinated or au gratin mussels and, of course, paellas. These live mussels (Mytilus edulis), farmed in Holland, come from a sustainable fishery that respects the species and its environment. Their generous size (80+) and delicate flavour make them a quality choice to satisfy your most demanding customers.
Special mussels from Spain (Mytilus galloprovincialis) are plump and tasty shellfish, farmed in Spanish waters. They are packaged in a 3kg wooden crate, an ideal size for professional use. The quality of their flesh and their delicate flavour make them a product of choice for many recipes.
Professional culinary uses:
These mussels are perfect for classic recipes such as mussels marinières, mussels à la crème, or mussels au gratin. Their generous flesh also lends itself very well to more elaborate dishes, such as paellas or fish soups, where they add a hint of the sea.
Storage and preparation tips:
Mussels should be stored between 0 and 15°C in their original packaging. To ensure their freshness, it is essential to check that the shellfish are alive at the time of purchase. It is recommended that they be consumed quickly. Before cooking, discard any mussels that do not close after being tapped lightly.
Raised on stakes in the bays of the English Channel or the Atlantic, these bouchot mussels have a Traditional Speciality Guarantee (TSG) and the Label Rouge, a guarantee of superior quality. Aged on stakes for 12 to 18 months, these mussels have a fine, firm, very fleshy texture that is particularly popular with seafood lovers.
These washed and ready-to-cook mussels, packaged in 5 kg vacuum-packed trays, come from the Mytilus edulis species, renowned for its fine taste.
Culinary use :
Perfect for making mouclade, moules marinières, or simply pan-fried with a touch of garlic and parsley. Their delicate, iodised flavour makes them the perfect accompaniment to seasonal and festive dishes, especially chips and seafood.