Preserves in Brine

Natural preserves are packaged foods covered only in water with a pinch of salt, without adding oil or other types of sauces.

At Serrats, in the case of Bonito del Norte, once the loins are cooked, we only add water and a pinch of salt. For other types of preserves such as Razor Clams or Mussels, they are cooked in seawater – one of our distinguishing features – and when packaged, they are accompanied by their own cooking water.

We maintain the genuine ingredients, without masking them, so that they retain all their essence and flavour from the source, intact. You will enjoy the purest taste of the sea, without additives.

Both natural fish preserves and those in olive oil retain the fish's essential nutrients intact: high biological value proteins, B vitamins, vitamin D, and minerals such as phosphorus or iodine.

The most notable difference lies in their calorie content and added fat. Natural preserves contain fewer calories, as they do not include oil. They also tend to have a lower salt content, making them ideal for those looking to control their sodium intake or follow a lighter diet.

Preserves in olive oil are higher in calories, but also tastier and juicier thanks to the touch of oil. Olive oil is a healthy unsaturated fat, rich in antioxidants and beneficial for cardiovascular health.

There isn't one option better than the other; rather, it depends on the moment and your needs. If you're looking for a lighter dish, choose natural preserves. If you prefer a tastier and more nutritious preparation, preserves in olive oil are an excellent choice.

The production process is practically the same; the only difference is in the last step, when the covering liquid that covers the fish or seafood is added.

For natural preserves, we only add water and salt, whereas for preserves in olive oil, we add a specially selected olive oil. We choose a high-quality, mild-flavoured olive oil so that it imparts a subtle aroma, but maintains the genuine flavour of the fish or seafood.

The production process is practically the same; the only difference is in the last step, when the covering liquid that covers the fish or seafood is added.

In natural preserves, we only add water and salt, whereas in marinated preserves, we add our traditional marinade, an ancient recipe in which, in addition to vinegar as a fundamental ingredient, it incorporates other ingredients such as paprika extract and some small personal "touches", which add an exclusive aroma and flavour to the fish and seafood.

Natural tinned seafood (Bonito del Norte tuna, Razor Clams, Mussels, etc.) does not require any special storage conditions. You can store them in the pantry or in a cupboard. However, once the tin or jar is opened, we recommend storing it in the fridge, covered with oil, and consuming it within three or four days.

It's very easy to impress in the kitchen with natural tinned fish. But if you fancy finding new and original recipes, we invite you to take a stroll through 'Serrats' Kitchen', a blog where we compile thousands of recipes using natural tinned fish, sent in by lovers of Serrats and fine gastronomy: varied salads, traditional pintxos or those with surprising flavours, toasts from the simplest to the most sophisticated, fillings, pasta dishes… Find your favourite!

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