Israel Romero / Tuesday, November 10, 2020 / Categories: Spanish Brands The best mussels in the world come from Galicia. Galician Mussels A product that without a doubt surprised us for its quality and how it stands out from the rest. MadeinSpain.store placed its bet on Conservas Nosa Arousa, a group of Galician producers who have spent 30 years producing a unique treasure — a true gourmet product that is unmistakably ours, and now closer than ever. Little-known extra quality Conservas Nosa Arousa, a distinctive company 100% Galician product The secret of its flavor: their meticulous production Exclusive distribution Little-known extra quality Spain has different places where mussels can be produced; Galicia and Catalonia are two of those places — the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, respectively. Different currents, different nutrients, different products. We won't say that those produced in the Ebro River delta in Tarragona are of inferior quality — they are simply different. However, at MadeinSpain.store, we prefer the variety produced on the Galician mussel rafts (bateas), and it deserves to be in the category of Spanish premium gastronomic products that we aim to project to the world. The Ribeira mussel (Galicia), due to its geographic location, guarantees a high meat yield, making it an extra-quality product — in size, texture and, finally, in its exquisite and incomparable flavor. We know many companies that make canned mussels in Galicia, but with all due respect, we had not encountered such superior quality before. No appeal possible. It reminds us of ham: many firms cure ham, but you would need to know the origin of the pigs. The same happens with mussels. We can say and guarantee that the mussels from Conservas Nosa Arousa are 100% produced in Galicia. Conservas Nosa Arousa, a distinctive company But let's start with the origins. Conservas Nosa Arousa is a Galician company located in the Ribeira area, on the west coast of La Coruña. It has one of the most important inshore fishing ports in Europe, where mussel farming is undoubtedly the treasure nature has given these shores. The company is made up of a group of friends (a mix of boat owners and mussel-raft harvesters) who have spent the noteworthy figure of more than 30 years working at sea — true sea workers who know that to produce the best product you must work hard. And since their obsession is to obtain the best possible product, with more than 3,000 bateas at their disposal in the Atlantic, specifically in the prime area of the Ría de Arousa — one of the most prized for its geographic situation and for the natural reception of nutrients from the Atlantic currents, driven by the tides — they produce an extra-quality mussel, tender and meaty, a quality of final product we did not think could be reached until we tried it. 100% Galician product Pay attention to this detail — it is not trivial. "Produced in Galicia" is not the same as "manufactured in Galicia." The first is easy to understand: it is born in Galicia and is harvested in Galicia. But "manufactured" does not guarantee it was produced in Galicia, even if the canning is done there. Subtle but decisive difference. The first guarantees that the entire process takes place in Galicia. The second may bring mussels from other parts of Spain or the world, so their identity is completely lost and the quality is no longer the same. This is, without doubt, the aspect we emphasize most: origin determines everything, and that of Conservas Nosa Arousa is 100% Galician throughout the entire process. The secret of its flavor: their meticulous production After harvesting the best mussel, do we believe everything is done? We have only covered a small part of the journey. The final leap remains — the one that differentiates. Because if in extra quality no one beats them, their processing is also unmatched. It is very important to process them fresh, within 24 hours after being taken from the bateas, where they lie patiently throughout the year until they are harvested during the months of October to December, depending on their location and fattening. They are extracted at the moment the mussel has the most fat, since this yields the best flavor. Impurities are removed, strand by strand, until they are prepared for marination. They are then bathed in the sauce — the escabeche — and here Don Luis Sánchez, winner of ANFACO (the private business association representing the marine and food cluster), for Best Mussel Conserva in recent years, prepares it by hand with extra virgin olive oil, bay leaf, garden paprika and vinegar — all natural seasonings without additives, of the highest quality. Another distinguishing point compared to others, and then, of course, the care and affection with which it is made. The result is a final product with a unique presentation. When you open a can of Conservas Nosa Arousa, you quickly sense you're in another dimension. The color of the escabeche — that vivid, bright orange-red thanks to the extra virgin olive oil and because it has been properly marinated with more oil than vinegar (many competitors do the opposite to dull the mussel's taste and thus obscure its origin) — the perfect arrangement of each mussel, and then their volume and meatiness… another world. Exclusive distribution Being a Limited Edition makes them gourmet preserves, since production is simply based on what can be produced each year — no mussels are sourced from other areas, neither from elsewhere in Galicia nor from other parts of the world. That origin, the Ría de Arousa, guarantees its 100% Galician identity, complemented by entirely artisanal, old-fashioned production. For that reason, the product's distribution is very special: they want it handled by people who believe in an authentic, top-quality product, making repurchase much more likely. At MadeinSpain.store, where we offer Only the Best, we have the honor of marketing it with the goal that it be known and recognized worldwide. When you try it, you won't want another — I say this personally: I have learned what a true 100% Galician mussel is, and without a doubt, they are the best in the world. Time for vermouth, time to celebrate life — by MadeinSpain.store 10 reasons to choose Casa Riera Ordeix Print 2 Rate this article: No rating Please login or register to post comments.