Harvested from the low-tide zone at 2–4 metres, the Tuatua carries a smooth, low-profile shell in cream to light moss, with a 33% meat-to-shell ratio.
A delicate, sweet aroma of fresh kelp and toasted nori.
Raw: lightly oceanic with citrus undertones. Cooked: savoury characteristics, reminiscent of lightly smoked fish and Japanese soy.
From the live tank to the export carton, packed for kitchens, retail and long-haul export.
Live clams, straight from our depuration tanks, delivered kitchen-ready for the pan, the pot and the grill.
Live Product
Wild-caught, sustainably sourced premium NZ MAP-Live Tua Tua Clams with a 6-day shelf life. Available in 1kg retail-ready packaging.
6-Day Shelf Life
Wild-caught, sustainably sourced premium NZ IQF Frozen Tua Tua Clams. 1kg retail-ready packs with a 2-year shelf life.
2-Year Shelf LifeNew retail-ready packaging available soon!
Grades, sizes, formats and shelf life: everything a buyer needs at a glance.
| Latin Name | Paphies donacina |
|---|---|
| Harvest Depth | Low-tide zone, 2–4 m |
| Shell & Meat | Smooth, low-profile shell, cream to light moss |
| Meat-to-Shell Ratio | 33% |
| Grades | Standard ~20–22 pcs/kg · Large ~12–14 pcs/kg |
| Size Range | 80–80+ mm |
| Formats & Shelf Life | Loose-Live · MAP-Live (1kg, 6-day shelf life) · IQF Frozen (1kg, 2-year shelf life) |
Spec sheet PDF in production, available on request.
Especially suited to full flavoured dishes.
Raw, the Tuatua is lightly oceanic with citrus undertones; cooked, it takes on savoury characteristics reminiscent of lightly smoked fish and Japanese soy, a natural partner for miso, broths and umami-rich preparations.
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Live Tuatua steamed open over an open flame in a rich tomato and red-onion broth, ladled into a sourdough bread bowl and eaten straight from the crust. Proof that a bold, rustic treatment is exactly what this clam was built for.
Raw, shucked, cooked, plated and packed. Click any image to enlarge.
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