Honey Mussels (Lasqueti Island, BC)

Large. Plump. Delicous.

Mussels are an excellent addition to many dishes, and they will take on the character of the other ingredients they're combined with

(hybrid of Indigenous, Spanish and PEI Mussels)

Honey Mussels

Sustainability: Oceanwise

Location: British Columbia

Latin: Mitilus trossulus

Catch: Aquacultured

Processor: Lasqueti Island

Seasonality: Year Round

Texture: Tender and Plump

Flavor: Mild “ocean” flavor with a faintly sweet, mushroom-like undertone

Color: Yellowy - Orange

What to do with it:

• Bake
• Poach
• Sauté
• Steam

Notable Nutritional Info: 

• Good Source of Essential Amino Acids
• High Protein per Serving
• Very rich in minerals