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The product "Anchoas en Aceite de Oliva" by Consorcio is a premium offering known as "Gran Reserva." These anchovies are sourced from the Cantabrian Sea, specifically from the coastal areas of Santander and Getaria. They are hand-packed and matured in olive oil, which enhances their delicate flavor and tender texture.
Consorcio Gran Reserva is a renowned producer of premium anchovies, particularly known for their high-quality Cantabrian anchovies. These anchovies are sourced from the Bay of Biscay, specifically caught by the fishing guilds in Santoña and Guetaria.
The company adheres to traditional methods, with each anchovy being gutted and packed by hand to ensure superior quality and taste. Consorcio Gran Reserva’s anchovies are preserved in olive oil, which helps to maintain their delicate texture and rich flavor.
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"One of the most powerful companies in Santoña, the largest Spanish packaging company with plants in South America. That means they have many lines of different qualities and prices. The best ones are sold through their own channels: Consorcio Gran Gourmet. In supermarkets you can find the gold series, a medium-sized anchovy, with an attractive pinkish brown color, with an excessively firm texture, packed in olive oil. It has some remains of thorns, which is a bit annoying. Powerful salty flavor that is identified with the traditional production method."