Cromane Mussels
Cromane Mussels
We stock natural bottom culture Cromane Mussels, better known as The Wild Blue Mussel (Mytlus edulis) (Diuilcin). The pure clean waters of Castlemaine Harbour are the source of the area’s famous – Cromane Mussels, a product that local hotels and restaurants are proud to champion.
Our delicious Cromane Mussels have a soft flesh texture and are best cooked in creamy, sweet, oriental or spicy dishes. Most often eaten steamed they can be pan fried, grilled, poached or even smoked and are the staple of many Spanish, Portuguese, French, Dutch, Belgian and Italian seafood dishes.
Available All Year Round
Nutrition
Rich in protein but low in fat and calories, mussels form an essential part of a healthy diet. They are an excellent source of Iron and are beneficial for growth and immunity. They are also a source of other minerals such as Zinc, Iodine and Selenium and rich source of Vitamins such as B1, B2, B12 and Vitamin E which maintain energy, repair damaged cells and have anti-oxidation properties.
Raw Blue Mussels
| Serving Size | 3 Ounces (85 g) |
| Calories | 70 |
| Protein | 10.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 3.1 g |
| Fiber | 0.0 g |
| Total fat | 1.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.4 g |
| Sodium | 243 mg |
Please Note: Allergy to shellfish is quite common and people who are sensitive can react to a number of different types of shellfish such as oysters, mussels and clams. People who are allergic to one type of shellfish often react to other types. Shellfish allergy can offen cause severe reations and some people can react to the vapours from cooking shellfish. People who suffer diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, fever or other gastrointestinal symptoms after eating raw or undercooked cockles, oysters or other shellfish should immediately contact their physicians.
