MAR · Peruvian Sea
Chanque Confit
The South Pacific abalone, nearly extinct in Chile, thriving in Peru.
Sea snail from the intertidal zone, harvested by free diving, slow-confit in carob-infused oil.
Origin
Chanque (Concholepas concholepas peruvianus) grows attached to rocks in areas accessible only during extreme low tide. Divers from Pucusana harvest it by hand, without a compressor.
Origin dossier
Properties and specifications
- Provenance
- Lima — Pucusana
- Producer
- Buzos Artesanales de Pucusana
- Species
- Caracol Chanque · Concholepas concholepas peruvianus
- Format
- 180 g
- Reference
- BE-MAR-003
- Availability
- 18 units in this lot
Suggested use
Warm on a bed of yellow potatoes or cold in a salad with Amazonian herbs.
Care and storage
Keep in a cool, dry place away from direct light. Follow the specific instructions on the label or certificate.
Allergens
shellfish
Traceability
Artisanal fishing with PRODUCE quota; harvested only during spring low tides.
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