Playas del Sur Melva Canutera in Vegetable Oil, RO 1730g

Playas del Sur Melva Canutera in Vegetable Oil, RO 1730g

The Melva Canutera in vegetable oil of the brand Playas del Sur, in the format of 1730g (RO, which indicates a large round package), is a high quality canned product very appreciated in Spanish gastronomy, especially in Andalusia. It is distinguished by the nobility of the raw material and its careful elaboration process.

Main Features

• Product: Canutera frigate tuna. Unlike the common frigate tuna, the “canutera” is a smaller and younger tuna, which gives it a more tender texture and a more delicate flavor.

• Packaging: Industrial or large format (1730g), ideal for the hotel and catering industry, restaurants or for domestic use in homes with large consumption. The RO format (Round and Oval lid) is a classic in quality canned food.

• Ingredients: The frigate tuna is preserved in vegetable oil (usually sunflower oil) and salt.

• Process: The frigate tuna is cleaned and steamed to preserve its flavor and texture. It is then cut into “canutillos” or loins and packed by hand, which ensures that each piece maintains its integrity.

• Flavor and Texture: The frigate tuna has a mild flavor, but with a very marked Atlantic character. Its flesh is tender and juicy, and the preservation in vegetable oil makes it even softer to the palate.

Food Pairing and Culinary Uses

This canned product is very versatile and can be enjoyed in multiple ways, as a haute cuisine product in any dish.

• Salads: It is the perfect ingredient for a tomato, onion and bell pepper salad, enhancing the flavor of fresh vegetables. It is also ideal for pasta or rice salads.

• Tapas: Served simply with a little coarse salt, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and crusty bread. It is a classic tapa in the bars of Cádiz.

• Main dishes: It can be used as a substitute for tuna in dishes such as salmorejo, or as an ingredient in pies and savory pastries.

• Pairing: It combines very well with dry white wines, such as a Fino or a Manzanilla, or with a young red wine from the area.