Chilean whole shell mussels
Whole shell mussels from Chile for natural shell-on seafood programs
Toralla S.A. supplies whole shell Chilean mussels for buyers that need natural shell-on presentation, export documentation, and reliable frozen formats from Chiloé.
Product overview
Whole shell mussels are used where the complete shell presentation matters: retail seafood packs, foodservice portions, seafood pots, paella, soups, and prepared frozen meals. Product documentation also references vacuum-packed cooked and frozen whole Chilean mussels, with or without sauces; availability and packaging should be confirmed for each program.
Buyer applications
Common applications include frozen shell-on packs, seafood recipe kits, restaurant mussel dishes, seafood stews, ready meals, and distributor programs that need a complete mussel presentation.
Specifications and sizing
| Normal | 80/100 pieces per kg |
|---|---|
| Select | 60/80 pieces per kg |
Quality and documentation
Confirm product form, cooked or blanched status, glazing, vacuum-pack options, sauce requirements, carton count, label language, export documents, and certification references before booking.
Storage and cold chain
The frozen product is held at -18°C and must not be allowed to partially thaw and refreeze, which damages texture and food safety. Toralla holds finished product in 65,000 m³ of cold storage at -18°C before shipment and across the ocean voyage. Confirm the production date, shelf life, storage temperature, and the customs documentation your destination market requires.
Origin and certification
Made from Mytilus chilensis, the Chilean blue mussel grown on long lines in the cold channels of Chiloé without touching the seabed. Toralla was the first Chilean mussel fishery to earn MSC certification and also holds Friend of the Sea, BRCGS, HACCP, and EU and US export approval. All certificates are available on request for buyer due diligence.