NEW ZEALAND GREENSHELL™ MUSSELS FROZEN IN THE HALF SHELL Average Count Average Weight Average Shell Length
Grade per kg. per lb. gm. oz. mm. ins.
Small 45 - 60 18 - 23 23 0.8 75 2.9
Medium 30 - 45 13 - 18 28 1.0 100 3.9
Large <30 8 - 13 40 1.4 115 4.5
AVERAGE PORTION SIZE Course Number of Half-shells (medium size) Weight of Half-shells Weight of Mussel Meat
Appetizers 3 - 5 3 - 5 oz 1.65 oz - 2.75 oz
Main 7 - 11 7 - 11 oz 3.80 oz - 6.05 oz
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