ABOUT
MUSSELS
Part of the mollusc family,
mussels have a double-hinged
shell, which firmly shuts to
protect from predators.
Choose mussels that smell
fresh, avoid ones that have
broken or chipped shells.
Mussels that are open prior
to cooking should be
discarded, however, if they
close when you tap them,
they’re fine to use.
Most of the Australian
supply are farmed. They
grow attached to suspended,
horizontal ropes and are
harvested at around
months, when they
are cm- cm long.
Cook mussels as soon after
purchase as possible.#THEWEEKLYEATS
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