Fresh mussels have a short shelf life and aren’t easy to prepare at home. Microwave pasteurization addresses these issues and provides a 21-day refrigerated shelf life. Dutch seafood marketer Roem van Yerseke is using microwave pasteurization technology to launch a line of refrigerated ready meals consisting of mussels, vegetables, and seasonings. The taste of the meal, says the firm, is comparable to the taste of fresh mussels prepared in the traditional way: steamed. But the advantage to consumers is that the 750-g serving can be prepared in the home microwave oven in less than 5.5 minutes.
