Mussels are Canada’s top shellfish aquaculture product, produced in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Quebec. Mussels are available year round, it is the second most important species in terms of volume and farm-gate value produced in Canada. Much of Canada’s mussel production is exported to markets in the United States.
Availability
This species is farmed
Product form
Live
Certifications
Our companies are certified by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
Fishing sector
FAO zone 21
Nutrition values
- Calories 93
- Lipides 1.3 g
- Saturés 0.4 g
- Cholestérol 62 mg
- Sodium 238 mg
- Glucides 4.2 g
- Protéines 16 g
- Calcium 55 mg
- Potassium 206 mg
- Fer 3.4 mg
Health benefits
Mussels are rich in proteins, omega 3’s and vitamins while being low in calories and saturated fats.
Latin name
Mytilus edulis
