What kind of mussels are these?

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What are the 3 types of mussel?

The three main types of muscle include:

• Skeletal muscle \u2013 the specialised tissue that is attached to bones and allows movement. ...
• Smooth muscle \u2013 located in various internal structures including the digestive tract, uterus and blood vessels such as arteries. ...
• Cardiac muscle \u2013 the muscle specific to the heart.

Which mussels are edible?

There are many kinds of mussels, both freshwater and saltwater, but the variety that is most likely to land on your plate is the blue mussel. Also known as edible mussels, these creatures live in a blue-black bivalve shell.

What are the different types of seafood mussels?

The most common are Blue mussels (Mytilus edulis), Mediterranean mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis), Pacific Blue mussels (Mytilus trossellus), and New Zealand green-lipped mussels (Perna canaliculus). Like oysters, they are filter-feeders that consume algae and plankton from the water.

How can you tell if mussels are edible?

TESTING THE MUSSELS:Squeeze the open mussels with your fingers or tap the ones that are open against the counter. They should close by themselves, and although some might close slowly, they are still good and alive. If they do not close, throw them out.

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Drunken Mussels Recipe - Mussels Steamed in a Garlic, Lemon \u0026 Wine Broth

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