Anchovy Fillets in Sunflower Oil Glass Jar 700 g — Ristoris

Ristoris Anchovy Fillets in Sunflower Oil Glass Jar 700 g – Quick Overview

Italian anchovy fillets (Engraulis encrasicolus) in neutral sunflower oil, packed in a 700 g glass jar by Ristoris (Cremona) for the food service. The neutral oil leaves the pure anchovy umami untouched, ideal for chefs that want to control the fat profile of their dish. Glass packaging adds visual appeal at the gastronomy counter.

Origins and Processing

Preserving anchovies in oil originated in the historic tonnare and fish-processing houses of the Mediterranean (Sciacca, Marzamemi, Trapani in Sicily). Traditional salting in wooden barrels (salerón) for 3-6 months, followed by hand cleaning, deboning and filleting. Seed oil version: the professional choice for those who want a neutral covering oil that does not interfere with the final recipe (unlike olive oil, which has a more distinctive profile).

Professional Uses

Roman-style "Marinara" and "Napoli" pizza: 4-6 fillets per 33 cm round pizza. Spaghetti with anchovies, garlic and breadcrumbs: 2 fillets per portion. Vitello tonnato: 4 fillets in the mayonnaise (the neutral oil leaves room for the yellowfin tuna note). Gourmet Caesar salad: 1 filet for the dressing. Beurre d'anchois (Escoffier): 100 g anchovies + 250 g butter + pepper. Anchovy and Normandy butter canapés. Eggplant caponata: 2 fillets for the savoury base. Sicilian pasta con i broccoli arriminati.

Technical Specifications and Storage

European anchovy (Engraulis encrasicolus), fillets in sunflower oil and salt. Origin Italy. Net weight 700 g per glass jar. Storage 4-12 °C, shelf life 18-24 months sealed. Once opened, keep the fillets always covered with oil, refrigerate at 0-4 °C, consume within 7 days. HS code 1604.16. Allergens: contains fish.

Distribution and Logistics

B2B and B2C delivery across all of Switzerland from the LAPA warehouse in Embrach (Zurich). Direct distribution to Zurich, Winterthur, Schaffhausen, St. Gallen, Aargau (Aarau, Baden), Lucerne, Bern and Basel with the LAPA fleet. For Ticino (Lugano, Bellinzona, Locarno, Mendrisio), Romandy (Geneva, Carouge, Lausanne, Vevey, Sion, Fribourg) and Graubünden (Chur, Davos, St. Moritz), shipping in 1–3 business days via certified food-grade partner carriers (Swiss Post, Galliker). Dedicated service for pizzerias, Italian restaurants, delicatessens, hotels, charcuteries, Italian food shops and private customers.