New Zealand’s Green Lipped Mussel Powder has a long and proven reputation in the pet food industry. Harvested from the pristine waters of New Zealand’s Marlborough Sound and recognized by manufacturers, formulators, and consumers alike as a healthy, all-natural ingredient for use in pet foods, treats, and supplements.

What is Green Lipped Mussel Powder?

Green Lipped Mussel (Perna canaliculus) is a native to New Zealand. Indigenous Maori peoples have known mussels for generations as a nutrient-dense food source. The production method of freeze-drying only 100% pure mussel meat and no shell is crucial as it preserves the mussel's nutritional integrity and increases the shelf-life to three years.

Nutritional Benefits of Green Lipped Mussel Powder

The nutritional profile of Green Lipped Mussel Powder is impressive, making it an excellent addition to pet nutrition formulations. It is a protein-rich powder rich in compounds essential for overall health and vitality. Key compounds include:

• Amino Acids & Taurine
• Vitamins and Minerals
• Chondroitin Sulfate
• Mucopolysaccharides
• Glycosaminoglycans
• Betaine
• Heparin Sulphate

Manufacturing Benefits & Uses

Freeze-dried fine powder: Reducing storage spaces & easily mixed in wet and dry formulations.

Inclusion ratios: 5% to 100%, depending on chosen applications.

Packaging: Provided in both bulk totes and small cases for easy handling.

Pet Treats: Soft, dried, jerky, and extruded-type treats

Toppers: Both Liquid and dry blended toppers

Pet Foods: Dry extruded kibble, Wet Canned, Raw foods, Frozen, and Course Blends.

Pet Supplements: Tableting, Capsules, Loose blends, Gels and pastes.

Palatant: Flavor and aroma

Aquaculture and aquarium feeds: Pellets and flakes

Sustainability

Green-lipped and Black Mussels are bivalves that are farm-raised filter feeders. As the quality of the water in and around the farms improves, ecosystems for fish and other marine species are created. The Marine Watch Seafood Sustainability program recognizes mussels as the number one most sustainable seafood.

Safety and Supply Chain

Produced in New Zealand in a certified and inspected food-grade facility meeting all New Zealand’s Ministry of Health requirements and being FDA and APHIS Certified in the USA for re-export. All batches are tested in both houses and by independent third-party laboratories to ensure a safe and secure product.

Green Source Organics: Leading the Way

As North America’s leading distributor of Green Lipped Mussel Powder, Green Source Organics ensures the highest quality and consistency. It focuses on creating long-term strategic relationships and is on a mission to provide the highest-quality, sustainable building blocks for people, pets, and the planet.