On the north coast of the Rias Altas, a small Galician town continues to maintain its fishing tradition with the Hake DoNorte, which can now enjoy its quality seal. Because the fishermen of the town located in A Coruña They have struggled to gain recognition for their prized product. It stands out for its characteristics that make it autochthonous, being also captured with artisanal and traditional methods. Thus, as of this month, said food will begin to be marketed in the Vegalsa-Eroski supermarkets spread over Galicia. Next we will tell you more about this delicacy typical of the waters of Coruña.
Galician origin, quality and freshness
La Hake DoNorte is a type of shore fish, caught by up to seven volanta shipowners, some groups known in the Galician language as fly away. United all in the Fishermen's Guild of Cedeira And together with the businessman Juan García, from whom the initiative to create the identifying seal started, this is now a reality. The objective is to value the product through its the origin, its freshness and its quality. With these three elements forming exclusively part of the coastal area of the town, of course.
Under their own brand, they also want to promote the art that is practiced in cedeira, a benchmark for fledgling hake. Represents the 90% of local fishing and up to 30% of the capture method at the national level. An important percentage to justify, in the same way, the recent commitment to the label Hake DoNorte.
You can already buy it at fishmongers Velgasa-Eroski, where it will be located on the most prominent shelves for the customer. A serious choice by the supermarket for those local fish. The distribution chain expects to sell about 400 tons per year of Hake DoNorte in about 350 fishmongers.
This is the Hake DoNorte
Fishing for these specimens is carried out in a almost handmade and that it is frill means that it only allows to capture hake larger. This benefits the sustainability of the species on the Galician coast. As for the fish itself, it is characterized by its wild appearance with very recognizable teeth. Presents a meat muscular and consistent, in addition to an unmistakable flavor. As we have already pointed out, every day they are transferred from the sea directly to the point of sale for maximum freshness.
Find the stamp designed with a silhouette of the fish in red and with blue background and horizontal white stripes. Enjoy in Galicia of the best Hake DoNorte what can you eat!
