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Next Wave Organic Mussels
Seafood
📊 NOVA 1🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free🌿 Organic✨ Seed Oil Free

Next Wave Organic Mussels

Next Wave Seafood
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
18g
Protein
760mg
Sodium
7
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Next Wave Organic Mussels arrive in the frozen seafood chest, usually shelved with other frozen shellfish and ready-to-eat seafood—think next to frozen shrimp, clams, and prepared fish fillets. The 16 oz vacuum-sealed pouch announces a coastal story: rope-grown mussels harvested from the cold, clean waters of southern Chile, cleaned, cooked, and flash-frozen within hours. Shoppers reach for this product on grocery runs aimed at an easy weeknight dinner, a spontaneous weekend-brunch with friends, or when planning a special-occasion seafood stew or pasta. The brand positions itself as a sustainable, source-forward option for consumers who want authentic marine flavors without the fishing-trip theatrics; marketing leans into provenance, organic certification, and a convenient, premium meal solution for foodies, busy professionals, and eco-conscious families. Label characteristics create a health halo—organic, ‘from the sea’ language, rope-grown and vacuum-sealed—while avoiding child-focused graphics; it reads mature and artisanal rather than playful. In plain terms, the mussels are cleaned, fully cooked, and frozen in their sealed pouch to preserve freshness, so they are minimally processed seafood rather than a ready-made sauce or product with additives. Sensorially, the meat is plump, briny and tender with a slight chew that holds up in sautés, pastas, paella or a quick steam; the pouch thaws or warms in about six minutes, making it part ritual, part convenience: heat, toss with garlic and butter or add to a broth, and serve. The product blends convenience with a coastal dining experience for home cooks seeking quick, authentic seafood.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 5.0 oz
Servings per Container: 1
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Cholesterol50mg17%
Sodium760mg33%
Total Carbohydrate7g3%
Protein18g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Organic, Whole, Cooked, Chilean, Mussels, (Mytilus, Chilensis)..

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:1 / 4

Minimally Processed

Why this score?

The ingredient list contains only organic whole cooked mussels and the product is simply cleaned, cooked, vacuum-sealed and frozen; these are minimal processing steps consistent with NOVA group 1 (unprocessed or minimally processed foods).

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Common Questions about Next Wave Organic Mussels

Absolutely, the Next Wave mussels are a nutritious choice! With 18 grams of protein per serving and only 120 calories, they pack a punch for anyone looking to boost their protein intake. Plus, they're organic and minimally processed, making them a solid pick for a wholesome meal.

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