Anchovies are a very healthy food. They are rich in calcium and vitamin D and the fish oil Omega3 which is a cholesterol regulator. Today, anchovies are once again fashionable, appealing to consumers keen to find natural, healthy and nutritious food.

Anchovies have graced some of the finest tables since the Middle Ages. Eaten fresh, they were considered a gourmet delicacy; when salted, they constituted an important ingredient in sophisticated culinary creations. During the 17th century, Bay of Biscay anchovies in olive oil were sent to Paris and sold to a fashionable clientele. The methods of preparing anchovies have not changed since then.