Write: PGI Mackerel of Andalusia
These names are used to recognize canned melva and mackerel. They are protected by the Regulatory Council of Protected Geographical Indications Andalusian Mackerel and Andalusian Melva. They are the only ones recognized by the European Union that still have the artisanal method of production.
This is how melva and mackerel are produced
The peeling the fish manually, leaving the flavor unaltered and without the addition of chemical products. As do other canneries whose peeling is done chemically. Our artisanal process ensures that they preserve all the characteristics of the preserves. Being a healthy and natural food, typical of any healthy diet by maintaining optimal levels of salt, saturated fatty acids and Omega 3.
The companies that make up the Regulatory Council They are family members with a small administrative structure and a large workforce, mainly female. These are in charge of peeling the fish manually. This is one tradition that has been maintained since ancient times. For this reason, in any of our factories the male workforce is 15% compared to 85% female. This fills us with pride because we contribute in this way to the family economy and local activity.
Our preserves have a strong artisan character that respects the processes as they were done in the past. Although it is true that changes have been introduced in order to improve the food safety conditions with which the preserves reach consumers.
In such a way that the customer not only receives a product with organoleptic characteristics that maintain the qualities and flavors of preserved foods for a lifetime. But it is also in the best hygienic-sanitary conditions.
As we have commented, the main difference with the manufacturing industries that do not belong to this Regulatory Council rests on the peeling process. The companies belonging to them respect this, being carried out by the more than 800 women who work in them. These peel manually obtaining the steaks They are also stored manually in the can and then enjoyed by the consumer.
Manual peeling is more respectful of the original flavor
This manual peeling and therefore the non-addition of chemical products, makes its flavor be maintained, as the traditional canned for life. There is no doubt that the addition of chemical components to speed up the peeling process in the end ends up removing the natural fat from the fish. Even contributing different flavors to the product that the consumer perceives.
For this reason, among others, any of the brands that belong to this Regulatory Council are the most demanded. CAMPEADOR, CAMPIONESA, CONSERVERA DE TARIFA, LOLA, MARINA REAL, PESASUR, PIÑERO Y DIAZ, REINA DEL GUADIANA, LA TARIFEÑA, TEJERO and USISA.
What we are clear about is that the end consumer appreciates our quality. Values positively our preserves and our production processes. When you test those of melva and mackerel does not hesitate to identify them as those of better taste and texture.
Controls and certification to stay in the IGP
The factories that want to belong to this Regulatory Council voluntarily submit to our monitoring and control process. These inspections are mainly based on compliance with the requirements defined in the Specifications.
There the species of melva and mackerel authorized for the elaboration of the covered preserves. Also they manufacturing processes through which the raw material has to pass to become preserved.
Obviously, including the review of compliance with the requirements of food safety. These are necessary to guarantee their consumption, where the sanitary conditions demanded of the manufacturers are the maximum. These controls are carried out by an independent body and in an unannounced manner.
In 2016, a total of 1.500 tons of mackerel. This has meant 10 million euros of turnover. For their part, a total of 600 tons of melva, with a turnover of 7,6 million euros.
All made in the Autonomous Community of Andalusia, the import of canned products made in third countries is not allowed. Respecting the species of fish, mainly those caught on the Andalusian and Spanish coasts, defined in the Contract specifications.
In these times that we care so much about Diets healthy. Our preserves do not add chemical any in any of the phases of the production process. They are sources of Omega 3 fatty acids, and therefore, predictors of many diseases. Especially the cardiovascular, and are located within the Mediterranean diet as healthy products.
