Green mussel, namely mussel, is also called "sea red" in some parts of Bohai Sea (but this word is called crab in Tianjin). After drying, it is called "mussel". It is distributed in the southern part of the East China Sea, the coast of the South China Sea and the Bohai Sea. Often live in intertidal zone to shallow seabed, in addition to rocky land by the sea, it can also be found in driftwood and ship bottom.

How to choose mussels?

1, when choosing mussels, it should be noted that mussels with closed shells and mussels with closed shells after contact can be selected. If the mussel that opens its shell after contact is dead.

2. When choosing mussels, some people always put mussels in their hands, thinking that what is heavy is good, that is, there is more meat. Or put it in the water and feel that it is good meat. In fact, mussels are in the water, and mussels with openings will naturally enter the water, and mussels will be heavier.