Fish & Seafood · per 100g
A salt-cured, intensely savory oily fish that serves as a potent umami foundation in Mediterranean cuisine, offering a dense profile of marine-derived fats and proteins.
Vitamin B12, C22:6,n-3
Vitamin D, Calcium
Vitamin B12, Iron
Vitamin D, Phosphorus
Nutritional summary
Interesting fact
The distinctive pungent flavor of canned anchovies is not their natural taste, but the result of an enzymatic ripening process during salt-curing that can last up to ten months.
Standout nutrients
Vitamin B12
Chloride
Sodium
Vitamin D
Seasonality
Not available
Diet
Sustainability
Small forage fish have lower carbon footprints and faster reproduction rates than large predators.
Storage
Cool Dark Place
1–2 years
Unopened cans or jars
Refrigerate After Opening
3–6 months
Keep submerged in oil to prevent oxidation
Flavour
Harmonized from 3 validated sources
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