This frozen mussel from New Zealand is a large mussel with a green shell. These frozen mussels are packed loose in a 2 lb. bag and are on the half shell. This is a meaty large mussel, not to be confused with a fresh PEI mussel or a frozen black mussel, which tend to be smaller in size. This is the mussel you use for paella and rice based dishes, it is also perfect for stuffing and baking. This is not the mussel for "mussels and frites" and steaming with white wine, our Fresh PEI mussels or Frozen Black Mussels are better suited for that.