The Mussel Categories

Even though the Dutch aren’t listed in the top 3 of major European Mussel distributors, there’s no disputing the 5-star quality of Zeeland Mussels, well known for its salty or briny taste. It’s an ocean delicacy that’s been harvested from our seas since the 15^th century.

All mussels are divided into categories, or ‘calibres’, depending on the amount of meat contained in a shell, instead of the size or quality of the shell. The fewer actual mussels in a kilo, the more succulent meat each shell holds. And they’ll be succulent each and every time as the flavour and quality remains the same. Squiby Foods can supply you with 5 types of mussels.

• “Extra” – more than 70 per kilo
• “Super” – 60 to 70 per kilo
• “Imperial” – 53 to 60 per kilo
• “Jumbo” – 45 to 53 per kilo
• “Gold Brand” – 38 to 45 per kilo

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