Description

Whole Shell Mussels 1KG is whole shell mussels 1kg from Maxim Food, available online with chilled delivery as part of our seafood cocktail range. Bring the authentic taste of the sea to your table with Whole Shell Mussels 1KG — premium-quality mussels carefully selected and frozen to preserve their natural freshness, flavor, and texture. These whole shell mussels are perfect for creating classic seafood dishes such as creamy mussels, garlic butter mussels, seafood pasta, paella, and rich seafood soups. Their tender meat and naturally briny taste make them a favorite for both home cooks and gourmet seafood lovers.

What you get

Net weight: 1kg
Preparation: whole
Brand: Caviale
Packaging: Vacuum packed, handled cold

How much do you need

This pack serves roughly 5 main courses or 12 starters, based on 190g per main and 80g per starter.

Storage and thawing

Keep frozen at -18°C until you need it — up to six months. Thaw overnight in the fridge, never at room temperature, and never refreeze a piece that has fully thawed.

How to cook whole shell mussels 1kg

Steam in a covered pan with garlic, onion and a splash of liquid for 5-7 minutes. Discard any that stay closed after cooking. For species background and seasonality see the FAO species profile.

Delivery and timing

Delivery is EGP 59, and free on orders of EGP 2,500 or more. You pick one of three windows at checkout: 11-2, 3-6 or 6-9. Orders placed before 5 PM go out the same day, seven days a week. Sharwa bulk packs ship within 48 hours. We deliver across Cairo and Giza, including New Cairo, Rehab, Madinaty, Shorouk, Obour, Heliopolis, Nasr City, Maadi, Mokattam, Sheikh Zayed, October, Mohandessin, Dokki and Haram. Available delivery windows depend on your area. Full zone detail is on the shipping and delivery page.

If something goes wrong

Check the box in front of the courier. If anything arrives thawed, damaged or wrong, report it within two days and we replace it. Where the problem is serious we refund in full. Details on the returns policy page.

For restaurants and hotels

Maxim Food supplies whole shell mussels 1kg wholesale to restaurants, hotels, sushi bars and catering companies in Egypt, with tiered pricing by volume and a standing weekly schedule that lets the grades and cuts you need be reserved in advance. Send your weekly requirement and delivery area through the seafood wholesale in Egypt page for a quote within one working day.

Why buy it from Maxim Food

Maxim Food is ISO 22000 and HACCP certified for food safety, approved by the Egyptian National Food Safety Authority (NFSA), is a member of ESSA, the European Salmon Smokers Association, and runs its own processing and cold-storage facility in Egypt. That means this whole shell mussels 1kg is received, prepared and packed under one roof with no middlemen, and the cold chain is documented at every step. Origin, grade and preparation are printed on the pack itself, and you can review our certifications at any time.

Frequently asked questions

How many people does one pack of whole shell mussels 1kg serve?

One pack serves roughly 5 main courses at 190g per person, or about double that as a starter at 80g. For a gathering, allow one main per guest and add ten per cent.

Is delivery free for whole shell mussels 1kg?

Delivery is EGP 59, and free when the order total is EGP 2,500 or more — so combining items in one order saves you the fee.

When will whole shell mussels 1kg be delivered?

Order before 5 PM and it goes out the same day. You pick the window at checkout: 11-2, 3-6 or 6-9. We deliver seven days a week. Sharwa bulk packs ship within 48 hours.

What if whole shell mussels 1kg arrives with a problem?

Check the box in front of the courier before he leaves. If anything arrives thawed, damaged or wrong, report it within two days and we replace it. Where the problem is serious we refund in full.

What is the difference between freshly frozen and chilled whole shell mussels 1kg?

Freshly frozen means it was frozen at source within hours of the catch, which holds texture better than fish kept on ice for days. Chilled has never been frozen and must be used within 48 hours. Both are safe; it depends on when you will cook it.

Order now — same-day delivery on orders placed before 5 PM.

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