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Balistreri Anchovy Paste 60g – Artisan Sicilian Cream
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Simply squeeze the tube, and you'll unleash the rich flavor of Sicilian anchovies, matured and ground with family expertise passed down since 1947.
The salty wind blowing through Aspra, a small fishing port nestled on the coast near Palermo, carries with it the scent of olive oil and fish drying in the sun. It is there, in this workshop where the Balistreri family has been processing anchovies since 1947, that this smooth paste is born — a concentration of generations of expertise contained in a simple tube.
You don't keep this kind of product hidden in the back of your pantry by chance. You bring it out when you want to add character to a dish instantly, when you want to rediscover that deep, salty taste reminiscent of a seaside trattoria or a neighborhood pizzeria in Palermo.
The anchovies are first selected and processed by hand, then meticulously ground until a smooth and intense texture is achieved, without the slightest piece or bone. A seemingly simple gesture, but one that requires the patience and experience of an award-winning cannery: Balistreri was named "Best Cannery in Sicily" in 2014, a recognition that crowns decades of artisanal know-how.
A dollop in a puttanesca sauce, spread on a bruschetta, or melted into butter to coat fresh pasta on a weeknight in Longueuil — and a whole slice of Sicily is brought to your plate in just a few seconds.
Why our customers love it:
- Smooth, concentrated texture, ready to use in one simple squeeze
- Anchovies selected and processed according to Sicilian tradition
- Practical 60g tube format, easy to store
- Ideal for enhancing sauces, pasta, pizzas, and bruschettas
- An award-winning cannery: "Best Cannery in Sicily" in 2014
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.