{"title":"Tinned Seafood","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Tinned Seafood?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTinned seafood includes octopus, squid, mussels, clams, scallops and more, using the same small-batch, hand-packing methods as the sardine and tuna canneries. These are often cooked and preserved in olive oil, brine, ink or a sauce, ready to eat with no further preparation as a tapas dish, or used as a salad topping, or a quick addition to pasta. Our tins are sustainably sourced from Portugal, Spain and the UK.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTinned Seafood by Type\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMussels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMild, slightly sweet, and a good entry point if you're new to tinned shellfish. Available in escabeche (pickled) or simply preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClams\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall, tender and briny, good on their own or stirred through a quick pasta sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOctopus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTender when properly prepared, with a firm bite. Maruxaina's version in olive oil is a straightforward way to try tinned octopus for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScallops\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelicate and slightly sweet, often served in a traditional regional sauce rather than plain oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSquid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable whole, stuffed, or as calamari pieces, in ink, oil or a spiced sauce. One of the most versatile tinned seafood options.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur Seafood Brands\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaruxaina\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Galician conservas producer sourcing from the Rías Baixas,  the nutrient-rich estuaries of northwest Spain famous for shellfish. Their octopus, scallops and clams follow traditional Galician recipes, including their scallops in a tomato, onion and paprika-based Galician sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJosé Gourmet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Portuguese brand known for artist-illustrated tins and traditional hand-packing. Their squid and calamari tins apply the same small-batch approach used across their sardine and mackerel range. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockfish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA British seafood brand founded by chef Mitch Tonks in Brixham, Devon. Their Lyme Bay mussels and squid in ink use sustainably sourced British and Atlantic seafood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHevva!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small-batch Cornish cannery based in Bude, North Cornwall. Their Cornish mussels follow the same sustainably-sourced, simply-preserved approach as their sardines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHealth Benefits of Tinned Seafood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent source of protein \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich in vitamin B12, zinc and selenium, octopus and squid in particular are a good source of these.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMussels and clams are among the most sustainable seafoods, as filter feeders, farmed mussels and clams need no additional feed, which is one reason bivalve shellfish is often highlighted as a lower-impact seafood choice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Eat Tinned Seafood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight from the tin as part of a tapas spread, with bread and a squeeze of lemon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStirred through pasta - squid, mussels or clams all work well with garlic, chilli and white wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn a seafood platter alongside tinned fish, olives and pickles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn a quick paella - tinned mussels and squid are a traditional addition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarmed gently - some tins, like scallops in Galician sauce, are even better served warmed through.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Choose the Best Tin of Seafood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType of preparation - plain oil or brine lets the seafood's natural flavour come through; regional sauces (Galician, ink, escabeche) add more complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin - Galicia (Spain) has a particularly strong reputation for shellfish conservas, while Portugal and Cornwall each have their own traditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst-timers - mussels and clams tend to be the most approachable starting point; squid in ink and octopus are a bigger step up in flavour intensity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs tinned seafood as good as fresh?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTinned seafood is cooked and preserved at peak freshness, often within hours of being caught, so it is extremely high quality. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs tinned octopus or squid healthy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, both are high in protein and a good source of vitamin B12, zinc and selenium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between tinned mussels and clams?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMussels tend to have a slightly stronger, more savoury flavour, while clams are milder and more delicate. Both are commonly available in brine, olive oil or escabeche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre mussels and clams a sustainable choice? \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarmed mussels and clams are generally considered one of the lower-impact seafood options, since they filter their own food from the water and don't require additional feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you eat tinned seafood cold? \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, although some products, like scallops in Galician sauce, are often served warmed rather than straight from the tin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jose-gourmet-stuffed-squid-ink","title":"Jose Gourmet Stuffed Squid in Ink","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhole squid, stuffed with its own tentacles and cooked with tomato, onion and spices, then finished in its own ink, creating a rich and savoury sauce. 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