Arroyabe Anchovy Fillets

Drained Weight: 29 g (1.05 oz). No preservatives or additives. Easy open. The anchovy is integral to Basque cuisine and is a mainstay of the region's fishing economy. The Spanish name Boqueron comes from the size of the anchovy's mouth or boca, which is large in proportion to the rest of the body. Anchovies are typically harvested in the spring when they accumulate the most fat and flavor. Small harvest nets are used to protect the quality of the fish and to reduce by-catch. Once caught the anchovies are gutted, washed and then placed in barrels in layers separated by salt for 3-7 months. Weights are used to encourage salt penetration and to deepen the flavor and aroma of the fish. The product is then washed to remove bones, skin and salt, and it is then packed in oil. The final product is a source of Omega-3 and is also rich in unsaturated fatty acids. This product has been produced free of soy, gluten, nuts, dairy, and genetically engineered ingredients. www.matizespana.com. www.cullinarycollective.com.