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Mussels in Pickled Sauce (Escabeche) 111 g Portomar – Artisanal Canned Food from Galicia, Spain | Conservas Portomar
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You lift the lid, and the aroma reaches you before anything else: vinegar, paprika, a hint of the sea. A shiny, orange mussel slides onto a piece of toast… there they are, Portomar’s marinated mussels in sauce, a Galician aperitif in an 111 g can.
I spear a mussel with a fork. It’s tender, almost melt-in-the-mouth, coated in a dark red sauce. First comes the vinegar, sharp and invigorating. Then the paprika, warm and rounded. Finally, the gentle taste of the sea lingers. I place it on a piece of toast, and suddenly I’m on a terrace in Galicia, a chilled glass of Albariño in hand, and no one says a word.
Imagine a Sunday lunch in Spain…
On the table are bread, olives, and a little cheese. Someone opens a small can and places it in the centre without saying a word. Everyone leans in and spears a mussel. That’s what conserva is all about: not a meal in a hurry, but a gesture of sharing that brings the table to a standstill.
The house behind the can
Conservas Portomar works with seafood in Vilagarcía de Arousa, Galicia, in the heart of the Rías Gallegas. Escabeche sauce is a regional classic: vinegar and paprika preserve the mussel’s delicate flavour while giving it character. (Production details to be confirmed with the supplier before adding more.)
You don’t buy canned mussels as a last resort… you buy them to slow down.
For those little moments when you step away from the daily routine and take the time to pour yourself a glass.
A moment of escape, anywhere in Canada
On a January Tuesday, −25 °C outside, night falls at 4:30 p.m. Whether you’re in Halifax, Ottawa, Calgary or Montreal, you open this can, and for a few bites, it feels like a warm afternoon somewhere in Spain.
How to enjoy them
- On garlic-rubbed toast with a drizzle of olive oil
- As tapas, with olives, cheese and a glass of chilled white wine
- In a warm potato salad with a little parsley
- Straight from the can with a fork, for an aperitif
Why our customers love them
- 🇪🇸 Galician mussels from Spain, by Conservas Portomar
- 🌶️ Escabeche sauce with vinegar and paprika: bright, mild and aromatic
- 🍞 Ready to serve: open, place on bread, and you’re done
- 🥂 The perfect companion to a chilled white wine or a very cold beer
- 🎁 Small 111 g size, ideal for sharing or gifting
- And above all: that first bite that brings the table to a standstill
WHY WE USE THIS SHIPPING SYSTEM ONCE A WEEK
WHY WE USE THIS SHIPPING SYSTEM ONCE A WEEK
The reason is simple: that's why we use this shipping system once a week, where products are shipped on Sundays.
If we were to keep all products in large quantities, we would need a very, very, very large warehouse, like a large distribution center. The cost of that would significantly increase our prices.
Instead, we keep limited stock and receive weekly deliveries.
However, not all of our 100+ suppliers deliver at the same time, and not all of them have an accurate inventory system — and that's another story lol.
For this reason, in order to build your package, we have to wait for products from all suppliers. If we already have all the items, your package may be sent faster. It also depends on the volume of orders.
We hope you understand 🙏
WHEN WILL MY ORDER BE SHIPPED?
WHEN WILL MY ORDER BE SHIPPED?
All orders are dispatched once a week, on Sundays. All services, including express service, follow this same shipping schedule.
You place an order here (Week 1) – for example: whether it's Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, or Saturday.
👉 This is considered our order week (Week 1).
👉 Your order will be prepared from the following Monday until Saturday, then dispatched on the following Sunday (the next Sunday, not the one in the week you ordered).
👉 If you order on Sunday or later in the new week, your package will then be dispatched the Sunday after that, approximately 14 days later.
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Product FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHEN WILL MY ORDER BE SHIPPED?
Orders are processed weekly.
If you place your order before Sunday, it will be processed and shipped on the following Sunday (not the immediate Sunday).
If you order after Sunday, it will be processed and shipped on the following Sunday (i.e., the second Sunday after your order).
WHERE ARE THESE PRODUCTS LOCATED?
All our products are already in Canada, in our warehouse, ready to be shipped. You will not have any customs fees or hidden charges upon delivery.
WHY DO YOU SHIP ONCE A WEEK?
Because we work with several importers and suppliers.
Some products are in limited quantity in our warehouse and we must wait for the missing items to be received.
Since our suppliers do not all deliver on the same day, we consolidate orders and ship once a week to ensure your order is complete.
WHY IS AN ITEM MISSING FROM MY ORDER?
Some of our suppliers do not have a real-time inventory system and do not always notify us when a product is out of stock.
In addition, some received items may have an expiration date that is too soon. We check each product upon receipt and remove those that do not meet our standards.
If an item is missing, it is because we have chosen not to include it in order to guarantee you the best possible quality.
WHY DON'T YOU HAVE A RETURN POLICY?
As these are food products, we cannot accept returns for safety and hygiene reasons.
Once a product has been shipped, we cannot guarantee the storage or handling conditions.
Why has the price of this product increased since my last order?
Our products are purchased in euros, so the exchange rate directly influences our prices.
In addition, transportation and import costs can vary, which can also impact the final price.