Mussels in England 2025-2026
Black mussels in the company of other "mollusk-like brothers" are known as a true gastronomic pleasure
Best time: October–March
Mussels and barnacles in the intertidal near Newquay, Cornwall, England
Moules frites
Mussels are a simple and affordable food. No wonder they are called "oysters for the poor." The rocks of Cornwall in England are almost covered with black mussels. They are collected there and transferred to rivers for advanced cultivation.
The season for gathering molluscs in England falls in winter and early spring. At this time of the year, many restaurants prepare a very popular dish—the classic "moulles frites" consisting of mussels and chips.
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Authors: Dari Vasiljeva
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