The New Zealand green-lipped mussel, (Perna canalicula), also known as the New Zealand mussel, the greenshell mussel, kuku, and kutai, is a bivalve mollusc in the family Mytilidae the true mussels. P. canaliculus has great importance as a cultivated species in New Zealand.

This shellfish is economically important to New Zealand. It differs from other mussel species in that it has dark brown/green shells with green lips around the edges, and only has one adductor muscle. It is also one of the largest mussel species, reaching 240 mm in length

 Green Lipped Mussel is found in the clean, green coastal waters of New Zealand. It contains a high concentration of amino acids, mucopolysaccharides and many other bioactive nutrients. Green Lipped Mussel provides nutritional support for healthy joint function and general wellbeing.

 Steamed green lip mussels in a creamy garlic and white wine sauce. The sauce is so good you need to serve this dish with a spoon.