Marinated Mussels
Mare Nostrum Marinated Mussels reflect Mediterranean meze tradition, offering tender shellfish with balanced marinade for ready-to-serve table enjoyment rather than complex preparation.
Marinated Mussels
Ready-to-Serve Mediterranean Meze by Mare Nostrum
Marinated Mussels by Mare Nostrum are carefully cooked, cleaned, and marinated to create a tender, balanced seafood meze that reflects Mediterranean habits of sharing, acidity control, and immediate table service.
Product Identity
Product Type: Seafood Specialty
Processing: Cleaned · Cooked · Marinated · Pasteurized
Marinade Base: Olive Oil & Mild Acidity
Origin: Mediterranean
Culinary Context: Meze & Cold Starters
Positioning: Retail-Ready Packaging · Not Bulk
Mediterranean Context
Across Mediterranean coasts, marinated mussels are part of social eating.
They are prepared ahead of time, chilled, and served cold as part of shared tables. The marinade is never aggressive. Its role is to lift the sweetness of the mussel, not overpower it.
This dish represents readiness. No cooking, no assembly, just opening and sharing.
The Character of Marinated Mussels
Tender and Clean Texture
Mussels are cooked gently to preserve softness without rubberiness.
Balanced Acidity
The marinade provides brightness while allowing the natural marine sweetness to remain present.
Traditional Preparation Approach
Careful Cleaning and Cooking
Mussels are cleaned thoroughly and cooked until just tender.
Controlled Marination
Olive oil and mild acidic elements are used to stabilize and flavor the mussels.
Pasteurized for Stability
Pasteurization ensures safety and shelf life while maintaining texture.
Technical Product Information
• Mussels
• Marinated with olive oil and mild acidity
• Pasteurized
• No artificial additives
• No preservatives
Ready to serve.
How to Use
• Serve directly as cold meze
• Pair with lemon and herbs if desired
• Include in antipasti or seafood platters• Enjoy with bread
No cooking required.
Culinary Applications
• Mediterranean meze tables
• Cold starters and appetizers
• Shared seafood platters
• Light social meals
Designed for immediate table presentation.
Packaging & Net Weight
Mare Nostrum Marinated Mussels are offered exclusively in retail-ready packaging.
• Glass Jar – 200 g net
• Glass Jar – 300 g net
Bulk or industrial packaging is not offered.
Storage & Shelf Life
Shelf Life (Unopened):
Up to 24 months in a cool, dry place.
After Opening:
Refrigerate after opening. Consume within 3–5 days.
Why Mare Nostrum
Mare Nostrum prepares seafood to be shared.
Marinated mussels are crafted for balance, tenderness, and immediacy, reflecting Mediterranean social eating culture.