Ingredients
Composition
Patagonian jumbo mussel steam-cooked, in half-shell or shucked, frozen by IQF process with protective glazing.
MOLLUSCS AND CEPHALOPODS · Choromytilus chorus
Patagonian Jumbo Mussel IQF
Patagonian jumbo mussel steam-cooked and individually frozen in IQF, designed for restaurants, gourmet retail and international markets that value jumbo caliber and southern origin.
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Description
Patagonian Jumbo Mussel IQF · story and datasheet
Patagonian jumbo mussel (Choro zapato) is the largest mussel in the South Pacific and one of the most representative species in southern Chile’s gastronomy.
Processed through steam cooking and individually frozen in IQF, it offers intact, juicy meat with great visual impact for premium applications.
Its format in half-shell or shucked makes it a highly sought-after reference for ceviches, gratins, gourmet cocktails, food service and export to the USA, Canada and the European Union.
- Jumbo caliber that differentiates it from other mussels on the market.
- Ready-to-regenerate and serve product, ideal for horeca.
- High demand in Latin markets and specialized restaurants.
Specifications
Technical data
Operational information the buyer needs to validate before negotiation: format, weight, storage and certifications.
Nutritional information
Per 100 g of product
Reference values per 100 grams. The final specification sheet per batch is validated through technical documentation.
Allergens
Buyer information
Contains mollusks and derived products.
Origin and traceability
Where this product comes from
Product cultivated and harvested in southern Chile under controlled aquaculture systems and natural beds, processed in a facility authorized by SERNAPESCA with PSP/ASP toxin monitoring.
How it is used
Recommended applications
Restaurants
Ideal for gratins, shellfish platters, ceviches and premium coastal cuisine.
Gourmet retail
High-value perception format for specialized end consumers.
Export
High demand in the USA, Canada and specialized restaurants in the European Union.
How it fits your operation
From this datasheet to the container
Export under tariff code 0307.39 — Frozen mussels. Standard operation FOB or CIF according to commercial agreement.
Transport requires constant cold chain at -25°C or below, with estimated transit times of 12–18 days to USA/Canada and 20–28 days to Europe.
Blog
Recipes and ideas with Patagonian Jumbo Mussel IQF
Blog posts tagged for this reference. Useful to send to the chef or category manager along with the datasheet.