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Mussels

Mytilidae

Mussels is a mollusks shellfish, known for its mild flavor profile, and rich in essential nutrients like Vitamin B12, Riboflavin, Niacin.

Regional names

Mussels

Origin

Mussels is cataloged inside the mollusks lane of seafood — shellfish & crustaceans.

Native region

Global temperate and subtropical zones

Season

Available year-round depending on form, preservation, or sourcing

Food Combinations & Timing

✅

Safe Combination Profile

It is safe to eat this food item with other food items.

Nutritional profile

Calories

86 kcal / 100 g

Protein

13.0 g

Carbs

3.2 g

Fat

1.6 g

Fiber

0 g

Water content

High (75% to 80%)

Glycemic index

0

Vitamins

  • Vitamin B12
  • Riboflavin
  • Niacin

Minerals

  • Zinc
  • Copper
  • Selenium
  • Iron
  • Sodium

Health benefits

Evidence-aligned highlights

  • Provides key macronutrients and micronutrients that support metabolic vitality.
  • Contributes essential dietary compounds that support tissue structure and recovery.
  • Ready for future custom nutritional mapping.

Flavor notes

Mild

Texture

Crisp

Aroma

Fresh

Pairings

Various flavor pairings

Safety & toxicity

Edible parts

Standard edible portions

Toxic or risky parts

Discard non-food-grade or spoiled forms

Raw vs cooked

Safe to consume according to culinary standards.

Allergies & intolerances

No common allergy warning.

Drug interactions

No major interactions for normal food amounts.

Safe daily limit

Enjoy as part of a balanced diet.

⚠️ Notice: This safety profile is a general guideline. Dietary tolerances differ; consult a healthcare professional for allergies or drug interactions. See our full disclaimer.

Who should avoid & how to handle it

Who should avoid or moderate

  • General population safe.

Preparation & storage

  • Clean: Wash or wipe clean according to the usual market form.
  • Cut: Slice, chop, or portion as needed for your recipe.
  • Cook: Prepared raw or cooked according to recipe preference.
  • Store: Keep in a cool, dry place or refrigerate.
  • Preserve: Freeze or dry for longer storage.

Cuisine & cultural use

Common cuisines

  • Global culinary use

Mussels appears in Global culinary use, often because its flavor structure and prep speed fit both everyday cooking and ceremonial dishes.

Dynamic Substitutions

No alternatives recorded for this specific item. It is chemically or botanically unique in the database.

🌱 Cultivation & Production

Mussels Production Profile

Discover how mussels is obtained, produced, and how you can craft or prepare it in your own kitchen.

Apartment Friendly

✗ Not Ideal for Apartments

No

Urban Space Advice

Cannot be grown or raised in a standard residential apartment. Requires livestock farming or professional marine harvesting.

Source Material

Wild marine capture or aquaculture farming

Primary Method

Sustainable fishing and aquaculture

Homemade Production Method

  1. 1

    Choose high-quality fish from a sustainable, trusted source.

  2. 2

    Store fresh fish wrapped tightly in the coldest part of the refrigerator, on a bed of ice, for up to 2 days.

  3. 3

    Prepare safely by baking, grilling, or steaming to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).

Quick recipes

Fast recipes using Mussels

Dinner

Seafood Bouillabaisse

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A rich French seafood stew of lobster, cod, mussels, and clams in a saffron tomato broth.

Ingredients

Servings:2
  • 1 lobster tail, sliced
  • 200g cod fillet, cubed
  • 150g fresh mussels
  • 150g fresh clams
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cups crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups fish stock
  • A pinch of saffron threads

Nutrition

  • 460 kcal
  • 48 g protein
  • 12 g carbs
  • 22 g fat

Preparation Steps

  1. 1Sauté chopped onion in a large pot for 3 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes, fish stock, and saffron, simmering for 15 minutes.
  2. 2Add lobster slices and cod cubes, simmering gently for 5 minutes.
  3. 3Add mussels and clams, covering the pot tightly. Cook for 8-10 minutes until shells open.
  4. 4Discard any unopened shells, ladle the rich seafood stew into bowls, and serve immediately.

Dinner

Mussels in Spicy Tomato Broth

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Fresh mussels cooked in a spicy, slow-simmered garlic tomato broth.

Ingredients

Servings:2
  • 500g fresh mussels, cleaned
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp red chili flakes
  • Salt to taste

Nutrition

  • 310 kcal
  • 24 g protein
  • 14 g carbs
  • 16 g fat

Preparation Steps

  1. 1Heat olive oil in a large pot. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic for 3 minutes.
  2. 2Add crushed tomatoes, chili flakes, and salt. Simmer uncovered on low heat for 35 minutes until thickened.
  3. 3Toss in the mussels and cover tightly. Cook for 8 minutes until shells open.
  4. 4Discard any unopened shells and ladle the spicy broth and mussels into bowls.