Cockles/Clams

Known as Clam, Vongole or Vongoli, wild Coffin Bay Cockles are hand-raked from the pristine waters of Coffin Bay. With a wonderful flavour and moist, firm flesh they are ideal for a wide range of cooking styles, including steaming, poaching, stir-frying, baking and grilling, and require minimal cooking time.

Harvest areas are accredited and monitored by the South Australian Shellfish Quality Assurance Program (SASQAP). The main fishing season is between August and May, with lower catches between June and September due to the higher tides of winter.

Purged in seawater to remove any sand, all cockles are sold live to ensure a rich sweet flavour. Best consumed as soon as possible after purchase, look for brightly coloured, intact, lustrous shells that are closed or close when gently tapped and that have a fresh sea smell.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts per 100g of raw product

Energy383KJ
Protein14.3g
Cholesterol78mg
Sodium415mg
Total fat (oil)0.8g
Saturated fat36% of total fat
Monounsaturated fat15% of total fat
Polyunsaturated fat49% of total fat
Omega-3, EPA60mg
Omega-3, DHA80mg
Omega-6, AA23mg