2, mussels have the advantages of large individuals, fast growth, delicious flavor, high economic value. Elephant-braided mussels have a high meat rate of 60% -70% or so, which is uncommon in shellfish, in which the main edible parts of the aqueduct muscle, accounting for 30% -35% of the total consumption. Each 100 grams contains 81 kilocalories, 14.4 grams of protein, 1.3 grams of fat.