The moroccan mussel

The Moroccan mussels are particularly tasty and they have what it takes to satisfy the gourmets.

The Moroccan mussels are fleshy and tender due to the Moroccan waters that are rich in plankton; Their unique cultivation, processing methods, traditional and authentic harvesting practices have been a great success. The Moroccan mussels are an excellent source of vitamins (B1, B2, B12), omega 3 and minerals (calcium, selenium, iron, zinc) which gives them a worthy nutritional value.

The Moroccan sea has a particular landscape for growth, breeding and refining of top notch mussels.

Health perspective

The Mussels are full of necessary amino acids in order to make the proteins of the hair, skin, muscles, bones, blood and other tissues and organs.

Similarly, the mussels contain significant amounts of sulfur amino acid, cysteine, and taurine. Both substances are major antioxidants, they contribute in protecting against toxic and free radicals.

The eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and the docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are two fatty acids belonging to the Omega-3 family contained in the mussels. They act as precursors of chemical messengers favoring a good functioning of the immune, circulatory and hormonal systems. These fatty acids are known to reduce blood pressure, blood triglycerides and blood clots.

A healthy asset

The Moroccan mussels have a particulary worthy nutritional value thanks to their high content in iron, which is vital for the growth and maintenance of muscles, their high vitamin B12, selenium, manganese content and several other vitamins and minerals.

Nutriment	Rôle
Folic acid	The mussel is a good source of folic acid (vitamin B9), which participates in the production of all the cells of the body, including red blood cells. The folic acid plays a vital role in the production of genetic material for the functioning of immune system and in the healing process. Since the folic acid is vital for the production of new cells, an adequate consumption is vital during periods of growth and for the development of the fetus.
Iodine	Iodine is a component of the thyroid hormones that is needed to regulate growth, development and metabolism.
Iron	This mineral is mandatory for the transport of oxygen and the formation of red blood cells in the blood. It also plays a role in the production of new cells, hormones and neurotransmitters.
Panthotenic acid	Also referred to as vitamin B5, the pantothenic acid is part of a vital coenzyme that allows us to use the energy of the food we eat. It also participates in several phases of the synthesis (Production) of steroid hormones, neurotransmitters and hemoglobin.
Selenium	This mineral works with one of the main antioxidant enzymes, preventing the formation of free radicals in the body. It also helps to convert thyroid hormones into their active form.
Vitamin B12	This vitamin works with vitamin B9 (folic acid) to produce red blood cells in the blood. It also maintains the nerve cells and the cells making the bone tissue.
Phosphorus	The phosphorus is the second most abundant mineral in the body after the calcium. It plays a vital role in the formation and maintenance of healthy bones and teeth. In addition, it participates among other things in the growth and regeneration of tissues and helps regulating the pH of the blood. Finally, the phosphorus is one of the constituents of cell membranes.
Vitamin B2	This vitamin is also known as riboflavin. Like vitamin B1, it plays a role in the energy metabolism of all cells. In addition, it contributes to the growth and repair of tissues, the production of hormones and the formation of red blood cells.
Vitamin B3	Also called niacin, the vitamin B3 participates in many metabolic reactions and contributes particularly to the production of energy from carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and alcohol that we ingest. It also contributes in the process of DNA formation, allowing normal growth and development.
Magnesium	The Magnesium participates in bone development, protein formation, enzymatic actions, muscle contraction, dental health, and the functioning of the immune system. It also plays a role in the metabolism of energy and in the transmission of nerve impulses.
Vitamin B1	Also known as thiamine, the vitamin B1 is part of a coenzyme that is needed for energy production, mainly from the carbohydrates we eat. It also participates in the transmission of nerve impulses and promotes normal growth.
Copper	As a component of several enzymes, copper is necessary for the formation of hemoglobin and collagen (protein for the structure and tissue repair) in the body. Several enzymes that contain copper also contribute to the body's defense against free radicals.
Zinc	Zinc participates in the immune system reactions, the production of genetic material, the taste perception, the wound healing and the fetal development. It also interacts with sexual and thyroid hormones. In the pancreas, it participates in the production, storage and release of insulin.