Anchovies Consorcio in Olive Oil

Anchovies in olive oil by Consorcio: delicious and typical from Santoña

Consorcio Anchovies are a very common and popular type of Spanish appetizer. Consorcio Anchovies , particularly, are fished in Santoña, the sea par excellence of this species.

They are salted anchovies elaborated through an artisanal and meticulous process carried out only by expert hands. Moreover, you can enjoy them from any European city since Gastronomic Spain offers you the possibility of FREE shipping.

Anchovies Consorcio: what they are and their characteristics 

Anchovies are one of the most special appetizers in Spain. They come from Santoña, a town located on the coast of Cantabria which has been dedicated to the fishing and canning industry since the Middle Ages. 

This appetizer is a type of oily fish known as Bocarte (European anchovy), although its scientific name is Engraulis Encrasicolus. Its size ranges between 15 and 20 cm long and it is abundant especially in the Cantabrian coast and the Mediterranean Sea. 

Consorcio is the leading brand of this delicious Spanish appetizer. Consorcio anchovies are elaborated using traditional methods in each of the product stages. 

-Sobado (rubbing) and filleting is inherited from grandmothers to granddaughters and from mothers to daughters. 

-The sobadoras require time and care to separate the anchovy fillets and remove the bones. 

-These are the key elements that make Consorcio anchovies delight many palates since they are so tasty.

Outstanding features of the Consorcio can of anchovies: 

• 1 can of anchovies.
• Elaborated with olive oil and the best raw material. Therefore, all properties of the anchovies are preserved.
• Ingredients: anchovies, olive oil and salt. 
• Fished in Santoña.
• It is recommended to keep below +12ºC in order to maintain the organoleptic characteristics of the product. 
• Consume in its entirety once the can of Consorcio anchovies is open. 

Consorcio preserves: a history of more than 70 years

Consorcio was born in 1950 and nowadays it has become an international company. However, they still follow the traditional techniques of the past, selecting the best catches and taking care of the elaboration process so that each of the Consorcio anchovies obtains the highest quality. 

In addition, Consorcio works to reduce the constant environmental impact, respecting the preservation of fish and oceans. In the same way, they also work with organic farming and MSC certified label of sustainable fishing.

Buy Anchovies Consorcio (Anchoas Consorcio) Online from any city in Europe

Thanks to Gastronomic Spain’s online shop you will be able to enjoy the amazing flavour of Consorcio anchovies from any European city. Amazing, right? 

Anchovies are one of our favourite appetizers, but we have a wide variety of typical Spanish seafood snacks ready to travel all over Europe. Check them out here. 

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43 gr. net weight

23 gr. drained weight

canned anchovies

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