Have you ever heard about the production process of Anchovies?

Macarena's Delicorner tells you...

Manufactures select the best raw materials for its products. Don Bocarte is one of the most famous anchovy manufactures in Spain and that is why we offer their products at our online store.

The period for catching top-quality anchovies  is in April, May and June, which is when Don Bocarte purchases the highly priced fish.

Don Bocarte carries out the salting process as quickly as possible, so that the anchovy takes on the right amount of salt which is essential for its preservation. 

Having salted the anchovy it is gutted and the head is removed for subsequent packing. 

During the anchovy production process, the fish are placed in 30-litre containers in the form of fans, with a lawyer of salt on each level. 

The containers are pressed and the purpose for this is to remove fat from the anchovy so that the fish can begin maturing. In our maturing cellars, the fish will be salted for a minimum of 8 months, during which time the temperature and humidity are controlled in order to achieve the characteristics aromas of Don Bocarte anchovies. 

Once the salted fish has obtained its characteristic bouquet and aromas, the anchovy is then manually cleaned. It is taken to the filleting room where our staff finish off the process by leaving the anchovies completely clean, bringing out their best appearance and texture.

Visit our online store Macarena's Delicorner and have a look at our anchovies.