Mussel breeds & varieties
5 named types — desirability tiers S (best) through F.
Green-lipped Mussel
Origin: NZ
Green LipGreen Shell EdgeLargeLarge Meat
New Zealand Mussel
Origin: NZ
Clean FarmedDenseDense Sweet MeatHalf Shell Export
Mediterranean Mussel
Origin: IT, ES, ZA
FullFull MeatMarineMediterranean
Blue Mussel
Origin: BE, GB
AffordableEveryday SteamLive Bag TradeMarket Name
Mytilus edulis
Origin: FR, NL, CA
Blue-Black ShellBrinyCold WaterLiquor Rich