TINNED ANCHOVIES

We always work with seasonal anchovies fished off Getaria. In addition to using locally-sourced anchovies, our success lies in the 100% artisanal process we use for their preparation. We catch, fillet, grind, mature in barrels and package the fish using traditional techniques. The result: artisanal anchovies of the very finest quality.

Salanort salted anchovy fillets

Cantabrian anchovies fished off Getaria

Cantabrian anchovies are found in the Bay of Biscay. Every season we elaborate more than 20,000 kilos of top quality canned anchovies which you can find in our Getaria shop or, if you prefer, in our online shop (only available in Spain). We also have a network of distributors in Europe and the U.K. Please contact us if you would like to know more about our distributors.

Nutritional values of anchovies

  • The anchovy is a food rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which help to prevent possible cardiovascular diseases like thrombus or blood clots.
  • Anchovies provide a large amount of proteins with high biological value, which play a key role in muscular development.
  • Minerals (like potassium, iron, sodium, magnesium, phosphorus, and calcium).
  • Source of Vitamin A, magnesium, and iron, which benefits the general immune system and helps to prevent possible issues like iron-deficiency anaemia.
  • Anchovies have low calories (250 calories per 100g), which is perfect for calorie-restricted diets.
Salanort salted anchovy fillets

Can I eat anchovies while pregnant?

Anchovies in olive oil are a top "craving" for mothers during pregnancy. With its iodine content, eating anchovies improves thyroid gland function and promotes both the baby's growth and its brain development. Eating anchovies provides folic acid, which is an essential part of a mother's diet during pregnancy. And we must not forget the high protein content, which helps throughout the entire course of pregnancy.

Salanort salted anchovy fillets
Salanort white anchovies in vinegar.

Do you know the difference between anchovies and white anchovies?

One might say that both anchovies and white anchovies both come from the same species, but there is a difference between them: The way they are made. While anchovies are mainly prepared with salt, white anchovies are prepared in vinegar. This means that, even though they come from the same species, the main difference is how they are made. if you still have questions, please visit our section on white anchovies to learn more details about their nutritional value, how they are prepared, where they are from, and more.

Salanort only fishes anchovy in Getaria. Our anchovy is the high-quality sort that you can only find in the Cantabrian; part of our success is because our work to prepare the anchovy is completely artisanal. We use traditional techniques to fish, filet, press, mature in the barrel, and to package. The result? A 100% artisan, top quality anchovy.

Which preservation method is better, in glass or tin?

One might say that both anchovies and white anchovies both come from the same species, but there is a difference between them: The way they are made. While anchovies are mainly prepared with salt, white anchovies are prepared in vinegar. This means that, even though they come from the same species, the main difference is how they are made. if you still have questions, please visit our section on white anchovies to learn more details about their nutritional value, how they are prepared, where they are from, and more.

At Salanort, we work with both kinds of containers when preparing Cantabrian anchovies. We give the customer the freedom to choose the option they think is best. There are pros and cons to preserving anchovies both in tins and in jars.

  • Glass: this kind of container is very suitable to anchovies, since you can close it after opening and save it to eat it later. Another noteworthy difference is how easy it is for the consumer to see what state the product is in without having to open the container.
  • Tin: Very lightweight container that is resistant to adverse conditions. It also makes transport much easier. This kind of container is perfect for travel or long trips.
Salanort tinned anchovies
Salanort tinned anchovies