Anchoas Hazas are premium anchovy fillets caught in the Cantabrian Sea during the spring season, when the fish have the lowest fat content and the firmest texture. After harvesting, each fillet is manually cleaned, rinsed with cold water using the traditional “sobado a mano” technique, and carefully deboned with tweezers to preserve the natural structure of the meat.
The fillets then mature in sea salt for one to two years, developing a deep umami profile and the distinctive density that sets Hazas apart from industrially processed anchovies. Only after the maturation period are the fillets submerged in olive oil, which gives them a silky finish and enhances their aroma.
Each package contains between 13 and 15 hand-arranged fillets, making it ideal for gourmet tasting and minimalist tapas servings - on bread, brioche, or with butter and a few drops of olive oil.
Producer
Anchoas Hazas is a small artisanal producer of canned anchovies from the coastal village of Lastres in Asturias, northern Spain, relying on the tradition of local fishermen and meticulous hand-processing of each fish. The anchovies are caught exclusively during the spring season in the Cantabrian Sea, when the fish have the lowest fat content and naturally firm flesh.
Every filet goes through a fully manual process of cleaning, deboning, and delicate hand-drying, ensuring the fillets remain intact and smooth. After cleaning, the fillets mature in sea salt for several months, allowing their aroma to concentrate and their natural umami to develop.
Hazas avoids industrial machinery or accelerated curing methods, prioritizing quality over volume. The company uses only one single catch source, rather than mixing fish from different lots, which guarantees consistency in texture and flavor.
The brand is positioned within the “conservas gourmet” category, where preserved fish is treated as a refined delicacy, often served as tapas in upscale bars and restaurants. Their products appear in tasting menus, typically served on brioche with butter and a few drops of olive oil.
As a producer, Hazas combines authenticity, strong regional identity, and technical precision, earning recognition among connoisseurs of premium canned seafood.