About rope mussels

 

Nutritional Values & Facts

  • Mussels are rich in protein and low in calories.

  • Gram per gram; they contain more iron than beef.

  • They contain zinc, iodine and selenium.

  • They are a rich source of Vitamins B1, B2, B12 and E.

  • They have a low environmental impact on marine environments.

  • They can improve water quality: one mussel can filter up to 65L of water per day.

  • Mussels are one of natures most nutrient-dense foods

 

Tasty & Healthy

Our Irish organic rope mussels are grown on ropes that are suspended on longlines. This allows for cleaner, tastier and bigger mussels.

Mussels are rich in protein with a low calorie count. As an excellent source of iron, mussels are beneficial for growth and immunity. 

Mussels are particularly rich in vitamin B2 and B12. The Vitamin B12 plays a key role in the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system.

Vitamin B2, also known as riboflavin, is an easily absorbed micronutrient which is required for a variety of cellular processes and plays a key role in energy metabolism.

Mussels also have excellent levels of Sodium, Potassium, Iron and iodine.

Rope-grown mussels have been described as “the most sustainable source of Omega-3s oils.