Cockles from the Rías Gallegas

By consuming canned Cockles, we acquire a multitude of vitamins, proteins and minerals. Vitamins A, B, C and E strengthen the immune system and increase defenses. Specifically, vitamin B12 promotes mental agility and combats memory loss.

The high iron content of canned Cockles helps prevent diseases such as anemia. The amount of calcium contained in Cockles favors the good condition of bones and teeth. It is a food rich in iodine, essential for the proper functioning of the thyroid gland. In addition, phosphorus and potassium help regulate blood circulation and prevent cardiovascular problems.

Being rich in proteins and Omega 3 fatty acids, canned Cockles are a perfect complement for athletes. In addition, they have very little fat that makes them perfect for diets.

The Serrats Cockles come from the Ría de Noia. Shellfish harvesters raking the sea on foot catch them. You can also rake the sea from a boat but always by hand. Women are faster, but the boat accesses areas that they do not reach. They are covered in water up to their waists or there are times when they work with dry sand depending on the tide.

Cockle fishing takes place from early October to mid-December. The seafood is always collected before it is reproduced, which is when it is at its most fatty and the result is much more exquisite.

The Cockle is bought at auction, and when you taste it, it should taste like the sea with a touch of sweetness, which is what indicates that the Cockle is excellent. In addition, they have to be the large size that we are looking for.

We are demanding with what we want. Immediately after fishing, the cockles are taken to the factory for processing. At the factory, the quality is checked again, and if it is optimal, we leave them purifying in seawater for between 12 and 14 hours.

They are cooked in seawater (to preserve their genuine flavor and properties). Purification and cooking in seawater from the estuaries is another of the differential values of our production process.

Then, the shell is removed from the cockles and the cleaning process begins. This process is essential since good cleaning, together with excellent quality raw materials, is one of the keys to making the result different and excellent.

Finally, the coverage is added. At Serrats, we add our own artisanal infusion to the canned cockles that adds some small nuances to their natural flavor.

Canned Cockles does not need any special conditions for its maintenance. You can store it in the pantry or in a closet. Of course, once the can of Cockles has been opened, we recommend keeping it in the refrigerator, covering it with its covering liquid and consuming it within 24 hours so that it retains all its properties.

Being an exquisite food, Cockles from the Rías Gallegas are perfect to enjoy naturally, just in good company. However, we also love them to make truly luxurious salads, soups, ceviches or rice dishes. If you want to find new and original recipes, we invite you to look at the “Recipes and more” section. In this blog, we compile thousands of recipes with Cockles that lovers of both good gastronomy and Serrats send us.

There are authentic flavors that you fall in love with, that are passionate and that give you a lot of joy. For this reason, we try to discover them for you in our online store of canned gourmet fish. Buy the best canned Cockles from the Rías Gallegas quickly and safely. Excellent quality, with authentic flavors that maintain the history and tradition of five generations. Natural artisan preserves 100%. Try our canned Cockles from the Rías Gallegas, and if you are not convinced, we will give you your money back!