Handling Indian Point Mussels
- Remember- our pack date is on the tag. Mussels are good for 5-8 days
- Keep cool by refrigerating at 1° to 4°C- but don’t freeze.
- If using ice, place on top- it keeps mussels cool and wet. Remember to keep mussels well drained.
- Mussels need to breathe, so don’t pack in airtight containers.
- Cultivated mussels may gape but should close when tapped or squeezed.
- Discard any broken shells or ‘mud’ mussels. Rinse mussels in cold water before cooking.
- Mussels should smell good, with a fresh sea aroma, if they don’t something is wrong.