Cantara - Mackerel Paté
This mackerel paté from Portugal's Atlantic waters delivers a really intense flavour. Blended to a texture that balances creaminess with substance, it brings forward all the rich depth from in season mackerel. The natural oils of the fish create a robust paté that stands up to strong accompaniments.
Try it spread on dark rye with thinly sliced radish and a squeeze of lemon for lift, or just dip cherry tomatoes celery, cucumber, whatever still has a snap.
Made in Matosinhos near Porto using fish from single-day catches, mackerel pulled from Atlantic waters at their absolute peak, prepared by people who understand how to preserve these fish's true character.
Ingredients: Mackerel (min. 54%), Olive Oil, Tomato, Vinegar, Spices, Salt.
Net weight: 75g
This mackerel paté from Portugal's Atlantic waters delivers a really intense flavour. Blended to a texture that balances creaminess with substance, it brings forward all the rich depth from in season mackerel. The natural oils of the fish create a robust paté that stands up to strong accompaniments.
Try it spread on dark rye with thinly sliced radish and a squeeze of lemon for lift, or just dip cherry tomatoes celery, cucumber, whatever still has a snap.
Made in Matosinhos near Porto using fish from single-day catches, mackerel pulled from Atlantic waters at their absolute peak, prepared by people who understand how to preserve these fish's true character.
Ingredients: Mackerel (min. 54%), Olive Oil, Tomato, Vinegar, Spices, Salt.
Net weight: 75g
This mackerel paté from Portugal's Atlantic waters delivers a really intense flavour. Blended to a texture that balances creaminess with substance, it brings forward all the rich depth from in season mackerel. The natural oils of the fish create a robust paté that stands up to strong accompaniments.
Try it spread on dark rye with thinly sliced radish and a squeeze of lemon for lift, or just dip cherry tomatoes celery, cucumber, whatever still has a snap.
Made in Matosinhos near Porto using fish from single-day catches, mackerel pulled from Atlantic waters at their absolute peak, prepared by people who understand how to preserve these fish's true character.
Ingredients: Mackerel (min. 54%), Olive Oil, Tomato, Vinegar, Spices, Salt.
Net weight: 75g
Near Porto, the family-run Cantara cannery brings Portugal's Atlantic seafood to the tin with remarkable attention to detail. Their sardines deliver that clean, bright flavour that makes Portuguese preserves so compelling—firm-textured and richly satisfying with the distinctive character that comes from traditional preparation.
What distinguishes Cantara is their commitment to small-scale, sustainable fishing. They work exclusively with boats that make single daily trips, ensuring the fish is processed at peak freshness. Each sardine is individually selected during appropriate seasons, preserving the natural rhythm of Portugal's Atlantic fishing communities.
The careful hand-wrapping in distinctive paper coverings doesn't just look beautiful—it represents a thoughtful approach to packaging that extends from ocean to table. For those who appreciate both flavour and intention, Cantara offers Portuguese seafood with genuine character.
Allergens are in bold.
Store in a cool, dry place. See tin for use by date.
If not completely consumed store in a sealed container and put in the fridge for up to 2 days.
May contain traces of: egg, other cereals containing gluten, sulphites, molluscs, crustaceans
100% recyclable packaging.
Produced in Portugal.
| Energy | 832 kJ / 198 kCal |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Total fat | 14 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.1 g |
| Total carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.72 g |