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Alalunga

Cantabria, Spain
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    Mussels
    Hake
    Seabass
    Cuttlefish
    Alalunga reinvents the preserve by doing the unthinkable: canning fish that had never been canned, with the care of a chef and the soul of a fisherman.

    Verónica Santos TIMELESS EXPERT

    Dare to try fish that had never been canned before.
    Alalunga was born from a return to roots—a homecoming sparked by the call of the Cantabrian Sea. After nearly a decade away, brothers Álvaro and Pablo left their comfortable lives behind to found a small canning workshop in Santander, driven by a simple yet powerful idea: to honor tradition while rewriting the rules of seafood preserves.

    A workshop, not a factory.
    They call it a taller—a workshop—because, like master artisans, they treat each tin as a unique piece. Every fish is handled by expert hands, individually processed to respect its nature and character. There’s no assembly line, no rush. Just time, dedication, and a relentless pursuit of flavor.

    Innovation rooted in tradition.
    Alalunga preserves are the result of months of culinary research and development. The team works with low-temperature cooking techniques to lock in texture and taste, producing preserves that are as refined as they are respectful of the sea. You’ll find traditional Cantabrian recipes—like merluza in green sauce—alongside bold new formats and species that had never before found their way into a tin.

    Fish with a story to tell.
    Traceability isn’t just a detail—it’s a philosophy. Each Alalunga tin comes numbered and accompanied by its own “résumé,” a record of the fish’s origin, journey, and story. From catch to can, nothing is hidden. Because knowing what you eat, and where it comes from, is not a luxury—it’s your right.

    Limited by choice, not by chance.
    Alalunga keeps its production small and focused to ensure the highest quality. This isn’t about mass market appeal. It’s about preserving the integrity of the product and delivering a deeply personal experience with every tin.

    Healthful, honest, and handcrafted.
    Gluten-free, heat-sterilized, and packed with high-quality proteins and essential nutrients, Alalunga preserves are as good for your body as they are for your taste buds. From mussels to hake, sea bass to cocochas—their star product—these conservas are built on care, transparency, and a love for their home waters.

    Discover a new way of preserving the sea. Taste the Cantabrian coast, one tin at a time.

    Why we’ve chosen Alalunga

    • Unprecedented Creativity: Alalunga dares to can fish and recipes that had never been preserved before, bringing bold innovation to the world of seafood conservas.
    • Handcrafted Excellence: Each tin is individually prepared in their workshop in Santander, with artisanal care and attention to detail—no machines, no shortcuts.
    • Slow Cooking, Big Flavor: Using low-temperature cooking techniques, Alalunga preserves texture, taste, and nutritional integrity, offering a refined culinary experience.
    • Traceable & Transparent: Every tin is numbered and includes the full story of the fish inside—its origin, catch details, and journey—because knowing what you eat matters.
    • Limited Production: Alalunga prioritizes quality over quantity, crafting only small, exclusive batches to ensure each preserve meets the highest standards.
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    Alalunga European Hake (Merluza) in Green Sauce. The premium navy blue square box features a minimalist white line-art illustration of a hake and a vibrant green stripe at the bottom. Frontal packshot highlighting the modern "Alalunga" logo with a hook detail.
     

    Salsa Verde Hake: Northern Spain’s comforting coastal soul

    Alalunga Culture Lubina a la Bilbaína (Seabass - Bilbao Style) in a premium teal-green square box. The minimalist design features a white line-art illustration of a seabass, the "Aquanaria" seal of quality, and the Alalunga logo with a signature hook detail. Frontal view on a white background.
     

    Bilbao-style seabass: a bold, spicy Basque classic

    Alalunga Fried Mussels in Escabeche (Pickled Sauce) in a premium black square box. The minimalist design features a white line-art illustration of an open mussel, the Alumar Mariscos seal, and a bright orange stripe at the bottom indicating the escabeche flavor. Frontal view with a clean reflection.
     

    XL Cantabrian mussels: meaty treasures in artisanal escabeche

    Alalunga Hake Cheeks (Cocochas) in Green Sauce. The premium navy blue square box features the word "COCOCHAS" in white typography, a minimalist hake illustration, and a vibrant green stripe at the bottom. Frontal packshot of this gourmet Spanish delicacy on a white background.
     

    Hake cheeks: the ultimate gelatinous Basque delicacy

    Alalunga European Hake Loins in Olive Oil. The premium navy blue square box features a white line-art illustration of a hake, the "Pescado Salvaje de Anzuelo" seal, and a clean white stripe at the bottom. Minimalist and elegant frontal view with a subtle reflection.
     

    Pristine hake loins: a masterclass in Atlantic subtlety

    Alalunga Fried Mussels in Escabeche (Pickled Sauce) in a premium black square box. The minimalist design features a white line-art illustration of an open mussel, the Alumar Mariscos seal, and a bright orange stripe at the bottom indicating the escabeche flavor. Frontal view with a clean reflection.
     

    Large Cantabrian mussels: bold intensity, refined modern finish

    Alalunga Seabass (Lubina) in Pesto Sauce. The premium emerald green square box features a minimalist white seabass illustration, the Aquanaria seal, and a distinctive lime yellow stripe at the bottom. Frontal view of this gourmet Mediterranean-fusion preserve.
     

    Seabass & Pesto: a vibrant Mediterranean-Cantabrian fusion

    Alalunga Cuttlefish (Sepia) in its own Ink. The premium navy blue square box features a white line-art illustration of a cuttlefish, the "Wild Cantabrian Sea Cephalopod" seal, and a distinctive black stripe at the bottom. Elegant frontal packshot for gourmet seafood collections.
     

    Cuttlefish in ink: a deep, soul-stirring Cantabrian stew

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    Alalunga Seabass (Lubina) in Olive Oil. The premium emerald green square box features a minimalist white seabass illustration, the Aquanaria quality seal, and a distinctive bright yellow stripe at the bottom. Elegant frontal view with a subtle reflection on a white background.
     

    Seabass in oil: pure, unmasked Atlantic elegance

    Alalunga Hake Cheeks (Cocochas) in Olive Oil. The premium navy blue square box features the word "COCOCHAS" in white, a minimalist hake illustration, and a subtle silver stripe at the bottom indicating the olive oil recipe. Frontal packshot of this rare Spanish seafood delicacy on a white background.
     

    Hake cheeks in oil: the ocean’s silkiest treasure

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