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Filetes de Cavala em Azeite Picante com Pickle is a traditional Portuguese canned mackerel product. This delicacy features tender mackerel fillets preserved in spicy olive oil with pickles, offering a robust, slightly tangy flavor profile enhanced by Portuguese olive oil and artisanal pickling.
Conservas A Poveira, known for its Minerva brand, is a traditional Portuguese cannery founded in 1938, specializing in high-quality canned fish products. Located in Póvoa de Varzim, it is renowned for using fresh fish and following artisanal, sustainable methods, preserving local flavors and traditional recipes.