Downeast Maine Waved Whelks (Frozen in Shell)
Please Note: This is a frozen seafood product.
Hand-harvested from the cold, clean waters of Downeast Maine, these Waved Whelks (Buccinum undatum) are sustainably collected and frozen whole in the shell to preserve their fresh, ocean flavor. Whelk meat is firm, sweet, and briny — similar to conch or clam — and has long been a traditional delicacy along the North Atlantic coast.
Most commonly prepared pickled, whelks can also be steamed, sliced for chowders, or sautéed in butter and herbs for a rich, coastal dish. Each whelk is individually frozen and vacuum-sealed for freshness, ready to cook or pickle at home.
Common name: Waved Whelk
Scientific name: Buccinum undatum
Locations: Low water mark and deeper, on mussel beds and rocky shores
Seasonality: Available year round
Colors: Tan shells with creamy white foot, sometimes green with algal coating
Size: 2” – 3”
Collected: By hand or in whelk traps
Quantity: Sold by the pound (frozen in shell)
Uses: Perfect for pickling, steaming, or adding to traditional seafood dishes.
Note: This is a natural seafood product. Variations in size, color, and shell appearance are normal.
Downeast Maine Waved Whelks (Frozen in Shell)
Please Note: This is a frozen seafood product.
Hand-harvested from the cold, clean waters of Downeast Maine, these Waved Whelks (Buccinum undatum) are sustainably collected and frozen whole in the shell to preserve their fresh, ocean flavor. Whelk meat is firm, sweet, and briny — similar to conch or clam — and has long been a traditional delicacy along the North Atlantic coast.
Most commonly prepared pickled, whelks can also be steamed, sliced for chowders, or sautéed in butter and herbs for a rich, coastal dish. Each whelk is individually frozen and vacuum-sealed for freshness, ready to cook or pickle at home.
Common name: Waved Whelk
Scientific name: Buccinum undatum
Locations: Low water mark and deeper, on mussel beds and rocky shores
Seasonality: Available year round
Colors: Tan shells with creamy white foot, sometimes green with algal coating
Size: 2” – 3”
Collected: By hand or in whelk traps
Quantity: Sold by the pound (frozen in shell)
Uses: Perfect for pickling, steaming, or adding to traditional seafood dishes.
Note: This is a natural seafood product. Variations in size, color, and shell appearance are normal.
