What Does "Fresh" Even Mean?
If you think "fresh Maine lobster" means pulling a fish straight from the ocean and tossing it onto your plate, you’re not alone. It’s a romantic idea. But it’s not the whole story.
Here’s a little industry secret: the freshest seafood is actually frozen.
Wait… what?
That’s right. The sushi-grade fish you adore? Frozen. By law, sushi fish is frozen at ultra-low temperatures to kill parasites and lock in peak freshness. The same science applies to lobster and seafood.
Straight from the Wharf—Literally
At Get Maine Lobster, we operate from Maine’s oldest working wharf, where generations of lobstermen have hauled up the day’s catch. We have a direct line to the freshest seafood—no middlemen, no unnecessary delays. Just pristine lobster pulled straight from the icy waters of the Gulf of Maine.
Freezing to Lock in Freshness
Here’s where the magic happens. Instead of letting seafood sit on ice for days (where it degrades), we only work with local processors who use Nitrogen freezing technology. This isn’t your grocery store’s sad, slow freezer burn. This is a technique that freezes Maine lobster and seafood at peak freshness—preserving texture, taste, and quality.
Think of it like hitting "pause" at the perfect moment. The result? When you thaw it, it’s as if it was just pulled from the ocean. CLICK HERE to learn more about the science of FLASH FREEZING.
But What About Live Lobster?
Oh, we do that too. And when we say fresh live lobster, we mean harvested in the morning, on your doorstep the next day. No waiting. No guesswork. Just pure, wild-caught Maine lobster ready for its grand entrance at your dinner table.
The Freshness Myth, Busted
Fresh isn’t about how recently something left the water—it’s about how well its peak quality is preserved. We honor the catch by treating it with respect:
✅ Sourced straight from the dock at 48 Union Wharf in Portland, Maine
✅ Frozen at peak freshness for the ultimate experience
✅ Expertly packaged to preserve that freshness and delivered right to your doorstep
So next time someone tells you “fresh” means never frozen, smile and introduce them to the real science of Maine lobster perfection.
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