Pacific Blue Mussels - Live

Product Description Flavor Profile: mild, sweet, fresh ocean flavor Texture Profile: firm, plump, meaty Shell Size: 2" to 3" Origin: SE Alaska, PNW Catch Method: natural aquaculture Seasonality: year-round Sustainability Rating: Best Choice - Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Recommended Preparation: sautéed, poached, steamed, smoked  Nutritional Info (serving size 1/2 pound)  Calories 194, Fat 5g, Cholesterol 65mg, Sodium 654mg, Carbohydrates 8g, Fiber, 0g, Sugars 0g, Protein 28g, Calcium 50mg, Iron 8mg, Potassium 653mg, Vitamin A 116mg, Vitamin D 0mcg, Omega 3's 1mg Blue mussels are harvested globally in cooler waters; the Pacific Northwest, BC, Canada, and Southeast Alaskan are prime growing regions for this species and the mussels here are typically rope grown and hence free of sand and grit. The cold powerful tidal currents of the Puget Sound and the Straights of Georgia provide a bounty of nourishment for the Pacific Blue mussel and it is noticed in its slightly bri