Shengsi Mussels 嵊泗贻贝

Shengsi Mussels (嵊泗贻贝) are a local seafood product of Shengsi (嵊泗), including the farming waters around Gouqi Township (枸杞乡). A 2026 Zhejiang Daily (浙江日报) report describes both familiar fresh or half-shell products and newer seasoned, ready-to-eat mussels.

From shells to prepared mussels

In the processing workshop visited by the reporters, mussels pass through washing, steam cooking, meat removal, seasoning and sealing into containers. The cooked meat is rapidly frozen as part of the production sequence; a provincial agricultural researcher explains that this process is intended to retain firmness and juices.

Seasoned ready-to-eat versions

The report identifies lemon and garlic flavours among the newer products. A local interviewee describes their taste as salty and savoury, with tender, smooth meat. The account also recalls older dried and salt-preserved products.