Discover in this article what the Spanish think about mussels. Why are they consumed so much in this country? Does it have something to do with the fact that they are incredibly nutritious? Let's see it below.
Why do the Spanish like them so much?
With lemon or pickled. It doesn't matter how, since there are different ways of consuming the product of the sea most valued by the Spaniards, which is followed by the Prawns and octopus. It is not mucus of turkey, since 80% of Spaniards consider it a superfood full of nutritional benefits. This was the conclusion reached by the latest study aguinamar, a company specializing in high-quality seafood. It may not be the most impartial. However, it does come to interesting conclusions.
Thus, the Spanish value mussels for being a source of protein of high biological value. They also do it because they contain minerals such as omega-3, selenium (essential for the immune system) and iron. As if that were not enough, the Spanish also value this food for its geographical distribution. In other words, there is no need to go fishing for them in large ships in the Indian Ocean. They can be raised in national territory and in fact the 85% of those surveyed appreciate that it comes from Galicia.
Regarding consumption, we can affirm that the 65% of the Spaniards carry it out throughout the year. Meanwhile, the 16% enjoy them in summer and 12% consume them preferably in winter. In addition, if we put on the table figures related to the frequency, we reach surprising conclusions. 20% say they consume them at least one or two days a week.
How are the Aguinamar mussels?
To finish the article, we emphasize the care that those responsible for Aguinamar put into their mussels. They are grown and packaged in Cambados, a town in the Rias Baixas. In addition, the rafts where the mussels are grown are only 100 meters from the factory. The brand ensures the quality of the live mussel from Galicia since, as it is a product grown under sustainable practices, it retains all its organoleptic properties. What do you think of this food?
