Meat

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Meat

Mussel meat is the shucked orange-to-cream body—sweet, briny, and used in salads, pasta, and smoked products. Pre-cooked frozen meats are convenient but milder than live-steamed shellfish. Warm gently in sauce; aggressive boiling toughens them. Smoke or marinate cooked meats for hors d’oeuvres.

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Characteristics

Preparations

GrilledPan FriedPoachedRawRoastedSautéed

Traits

DelicateJuicySmallTenderVersatile

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 123

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 5.09 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.96 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 2.08 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
  • Cholesterol 54.6 mg
  • Sodium 79.7 mg
  • Salt 0.2 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 21.1 g
  • Water 73.8 g
Detailed nutrients

Picked or portioned meat reflects the animal’s muscle composition.

History

Shucked mussel meats were sold for stews and pickles in port cities.

Canned and frozen mussel meats became pantry seafood staples.

Cooked mussel meats stocked food-service pasta and salad lines.

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