Mussels - Green Lipped
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Alternate Names
New Zealand Green Mussel, Greenshell Mussel
Green Lipped Mussels Description
Green Lipped Mussels have elongated shells with a brownish-green color at the base which becomes a lime-green at the lip. Average market size is 3 1/2" - 4" but they can grow to 8".
Range & Habitat
Green Lipped Mussels are native to New Zealand ane are cultivated there on rafts, ropes and longlines. In the US they are availible as a frozen product.
Typical Wholesale Products
Green Lipped Mussels are availble frozen whole or on the half shell.
Availability
Frozen product available all year long.
Green Lipped Mussels Flavor Profile
Greenlipped Mussels are plump, juicy, and have a sweet, delicate flavor and a tender texture. Flesh color ranges from cream (males) to light orange (females).
Nutritional Information
based upon a 6 oz (171 grams) raw edible serving.
| * Calories/Calories from fat | 145 |
| * Protein grams | 20.6 |
| * Fat grams | 3.6 |
| * Saturated fat grams | n/a |
| * Sodium milligrams | 735 |
| * Cholesterol milligrams | 46 |
| * Omega-3 grams | .9 |
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