elberry cove mussels

29-4-09
The first test after the layoff to allow the mussel to recover from spawning was extremely promising. Six average size mussels weigh 100 grammes and after one and a half minutes in the microwave at medium power the meat weight yeild was 40 grammes .
This is 40 % meat content which is an exceptional recovery due no doubt to the plentiful supply of phytoplankton (food source) circulating in Torbay.
We propose to bring in the first tank full after the May day bank holiday to test whether the mussels are robust enough to go through the depuration process.
The alternative mussels will still be available, until either they go through their spawning process, or the Elberry Cove Mussels are back in full production .