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 | 1296 kJ / 313 kCal |
Total fat | 26.0 g |
Saturated fat | 6.4 g |
Total carbohydrates | 0.0 g |
Sugars | 0.0 g |
Protein | 18.0 g |
Salt | 0.58 g |