Female mussels are slightly orange in color, while the male of the species is creamy white.
The mussels at Great Eastern Mussel are processed the day they are ordered and then shipped nation-wide. Entire system is computerized to keep track of meat yields and other quality control information by lot number. The mussels are grown in waters certified by the Department of Marine Resources. Shelf life for live mussels is 9-14 days. Cross merchandising with other products such as wine, olive oil, lemons and seasonings also help sell mussels.