Spanish Preserved Fishes

Northern Albacore tuna is the prized fresh fish originating from the Basque waters. Also known as hegaluzea and bonito del norte, the tuna is white-fleshed, savory, and aromatic. Its skin is dark blue and almost black, but it fad... READ MORE

Caballa de Andalucia are mackerel fillets of the species Scomber japonicus, fresh or preserved in sunflower or olive oil. This particular species has been fished in the south of Spain for three thousand years and is to this day p... READ MORE

Anchoas de Cantabria are Spanish anchovies originating from the Cantabrian Sea. These wild anchovies are in season from March through June and they come from San Sebastian's Bay of Biscay. They are filleted and packed in brine and olive oil by han... READ MORE

Mojama de Isla Cristina is a cured and dried tuna fish loin made in the municipalities of Isla Cristina, Lepe, Cartaya and Ayamonte in the province of Huelva. There are two types of mojama; Extra - which is made from the inside p... READ MORE

Melva de Andalucia are preserved tuna fillets, produced by hand using traditional methods in the province of Almería. This tuna is packaged either in tins or glass jars and can be preserved using water, or either olive or sunflower... READ MORE

Mojama de Barbate is a cured and dried tuna fish loin made in the municipalities of Barbate and Vejer de la Frontera, in the province of Cádiz. There are two types of mojama; Extra - which is made from the inside part of t... READ MORE