When we talk about canned food in Cariño, we refer to different commercial brands in the canning industry of the town. All the products are well-known for high quality, due to the excellent fish and sea-food they are produced from.

These product are manufactured according to a tradition that dates back to the end of 19th century. This delicious delicacy can be found in local markets and in the shops of the town, as well as in the factories.

All types of delicatessen canned food can be found in Cariño. Northern albacore tuna, cod, conger eel, mackerels, octopus, muscles, scallops; cooked with scallop sauce, marinated or simply with olive oil.

But, of all the fish, the highlight of the menu is the “lañada” sardine. It is actually semi-preserved by salting. The “cariñes” style is a secret but can be sampled in August in the Festa da Caldeirada de Raia e da Sardiña Lañada; this festival  is a must!

More than fish
In recent years, the high-quality agricultural produce of Cariño has also sold been sold as canned food.  Tomato and kiwi jam, or even canned “grelos” are made as well as seasonal products.