Unico Anchovies
Unico Anchovies
Unico Anchovies are salt-cured anchovy fillets in olive oil — an intense umami flavour booster for Caesar dressing, puttanesca, pizza and pasta.
Highlights
- Salt-cured anchovy fillets in olive oil
- Intense, savoury umami flavour
- A little adds big depth to dishes
- Contains fish (anchovy)
What is Unico Anchovies?
Small anchovy fillets cured in salt and packed in olive oil. Intensely savoury, they are used less as a fish to eat on their own and more as a flavour booster — they melt into Caesar dressing, pasta puttanesca, tapenade and tomato sauces, adding deep umami without an obviously fishy taste.
Why Choose Unico Anchovies?
- Intense umami flavour booster
- A few fillets transform a dish
- Essential for Caesar and puttanesca
- Packed in extra virgin olive oil
How Do You Use Unico Anchovies?
Common Uses
- Caesar salad dressing
- Pasta puttanesca and tomato sauces
- Pizza and tapenade
- Melting into braises for depth
Best Pairings
- Garlic, lemon and parmesan
- Tomatoes, capers and olives
- Roasted peppers
- Crusty bread
Nutritional Information
Per 5 fillets (15 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 25 | |
| Fat | 0.5 g | 1 % |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g | 0 % |
| + Trans Fat | 0 g | |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 % |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 % |
| Protein | 4 g | |
| Cholesterol | 5 mg | |
| Sodium | 920 mg | 40 % |
| Potassium | 30 mg | 1 % |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 3 % |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3 % |
* 5 % or less is a little, 15 % or more is a lot
Ingredients
Anchovies (engraulis ringens), extra virgin olive oil, salt.
Allergens
Contains fish (anchovy).
Certification
- Kosher
Frequently Asked Questions About Unico Anchovies
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1. What can I make with canned fish?
Use it in pasta sauces, salads, sandwiches, pizzas, dips and antipasto plates. Tuna and sardines work well in salads and on toast, while anchovies and clams add savoury depth to sauces and seafood dishes.
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2. How do I store canned fish after opening?
Move any unused fish to a sealed container, refrigerate, and use within a day or two. Do not keep opened product in the can.
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3. What sizes does Anchovies come in?
Unico Anchovies is available in the following: 50 g.
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4. Is Anchovies kosher?
Unico Anchovies is kosher certified. Look for the certification symbol on the package.
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5. Does Anchovies contain allergens?
Unico Anchovies: Contains fish (anchovy). Always check the label if you have a food allergy.
Recipes Using Unico Anchovies
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Penne with Broccoli
A southern-Italian-style pasta where broccoli and penne cook together, dressed in a long-simmered tomato sauce with a…
Key Ingredients: Gallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil · Unico Whole Tomatoes · Unico Anchovies
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Eggplant Risotto
A savoury risotto with cubed eggplant, sweet red pepper and a touch of anchovy, finished with parsley, oregano and pa…
Key Ingredients: Gallo Olive Oil · Unico Anchovies · Unico Arborio Rice
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Ditali with Cauliflower
A southern-Italian pasta of tender cauliflower with anchovy, garlic and plum tomatoes, tossed with ditali and finishe…
Key Ingredients: Unico Anchovies · Unico White Wine Vinegar · Gallo Olive Oil
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Pasta with Pepper and Tuna Sauce
Rigatoni in a savoury sauce of leeks, sweet pepper and plum tomatoes with tuna, anchovy and olives, finished with pec…
Key Ingredients: Unico Anchovies · Gallo Olive Oil · Unico Plum Tomatoes
Cooking Guides & Tips
- How to Cook with Anchovies (Even If You Think You Don't Like Them) Why anchovies make food taste better, not fishy — and how to use them to add savoury depth to sauces, dressings and vegetables.
- Canned Tuna Guide: Solid vs Flaked, in Oil vs in Water The difference between solid and flaked tuna, in oil vs in water, and how to pick the right can for salads, pasta and sandwiches.
- Inside the Unico Pantry: 12 Italian Essentials to Always Have The twelve Italian pantry staples worth keeping on hand — and how the Unico, Gallo and Safflo range covers each one.
Unico Anchovies for Everyday Cooking
Unico Anchovies are salt-cured anchovy fillets in extra virgin olive oil — an intense umami flavour booster that melts into Caesar dressing, puttanesca, tapenade and tomato sauces. Used as a seasoning rather than a fish to eat alone; the small flat tin is the everyday size, alongside the larger food-service tin.