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RECIPES STORING & HANDLING PICKING A WINE Post Office Box 141 Long Cove Road Tenants Harbor, Maine USA 04860 Tel: 1-888-229-1436 Fax: 207-372-8256 email: gem@midcoast.com |
Discard dead mussels Throw out broken shelled mussels Check for lot number and expiration date Be aware that mussel shelf life is 9-14 days after packing Leave in bag (with holes) so mussels can "breathe" Store on ice covered with plastic wrap WHAT NOT TO DO Never freeze live mussels Do not store in air-tight container If you have a shellfish allergy, avoid mussels Don't overcook your mussels - about four minutes for any recipe Don't buy mussels from "seawater" tanks Don't cook a mussel that doesn't snap shut when touched | |