Live mussels,like our Porthilly mussels, are wonderful, but they aren’t always the right option. For some dishes, or if you simply want something ready to eat or nibble without any prep, cooked mussel meat is the perfect alternative.

These mussels are cooked, shelled and frozen individually, making them incredibly convenient and easy to use. Simply defrost and eat, or gently warm through and add to pasta, risottos, soups, sauces or seafood dishes.

While we always prioritise UK seafood where possible, high-quality frozen, cooked and shelled UK mussels are extremely difficult to source. For this reason, we choose mussels from Chile, which are widely recognised for their excellent size, clean flavour and consistent quality.

Chilean mussels are grown in cold, clear waters and processed very soon after harvest, resulting in sweet, tender mussel meat that holds its texture beautifully once defrosted. It’s one of those products where provenance and processing really matter and these are exceptional.

Did you know… Chile is one of the world’s leading producers of premium mussels, supplying chefs and seafood professionals across Europe when consistent, high-quality cooked mussel meat is required.