Cockles from Galicia to the Natural 25/35 Pieces 120 grams

Natural cockles from the Galician estuaries, 25/35 giant pieces. Purified and without sand.

What do we find in this product?

Excellent cockles from the Rías Gallegas. From the range of specialties, these natural cockles are characterized by their size. Big pieces joined to the best quality.

• Selected in the best Galician fish markets
• Purified with seawater, cleaned of sands
• Larger size
• Guaranteed quality

A perfect product to enjoy the best gastronomy.

Special selection

Conservas de Cambados has been making select preserves since 1985, located near the Ría de Arousa, Galicia, Spain, famous for its size and for its great marine wealth. From which they work most of their select preserves, cockles, mussels, clams and other mollusks.

Conservas de cambados focuses on quality, offering products from their exceptional origin and then from their treatment and handling to the final consumer.

Properties of cockles

The common cockles or Cerastoderma edulis, are bivalve mollusks that have very marked striations on their two shells as their main characteristic.

Nutritional properties

Cockles contain very low levels of fat, specifically between 0.5 and 2%, providing 47 calories per 100 grams of edible portion and a high protein value.

The vitamins present in this species are mainly from groups B and A. Among the first, the B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin) and B3 (naicin) stand out, which facilitate the absorption of energy nutrients, while regulating processes of production of red blood cells, sex hormones and synthesis of genetic material. Vitamin A (retinol) is involved in the generation and maintenance of mucous membranes, skin and bone system.

Among the minerals present in cockles, mention the levels of phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, iron and potassium.

Ingredients

Cockles, water and salt