The Xouba (Sardina Pilchardus) is one of the oily fish with the highest nutritional value, due to its high content of omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA type, Vitamin D and B12, and minerals such as Phosphorus.

We make our empanadas with fresh Xouba from the A Coruña fish market, from which we remove the bones and head, manually spreading the resulting whole fillet on the top of the empanada before sealing it.

With the Xoubas empanada we offer you a food with healthy proteins, an excellent source of DHA and EPA type omega-3 fatty acids, beneficial for a healthy and balanced diet, to prevent arteriosclerosis, and ideal for a healthy diet during pregnancy.

It has different names depending on its size. Xoubiña when it measures around 11 cm long (minimum legal size), Xouba or Parrocha when it measures between 11 and 14 cm, and Sardina when it exceeds 14 cm, reaching up to 25 cm. It’s usually caught at night, in shallow waters, around 50 m depth.

It’s also called differently in various regions of the Iberian Peninsula: Xouba in Galicia, Manola or Manota in Andalusia, Parrocha in Asturias, Cantabria and northern Galicia, Parotxa in the Basque region, and Patoya or Caramelo in Catalonia.

Among the excellent nutritional properties of this oily fish, it stands out for being a food rich in healthy omega-3 fats, especially EPA and DHA type fats. These are unsaturated fats very good for reducing bad cholesterol and increasing good cholesterol, and also important for healthy eating during pregnancy, among other beneficial aspects. Sardines also stand out for being a source of protein, minerals such as Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, among others.

Its nutritional value is also due to the fact that it’s one of the few foods that contains Vitamin D, very important for bone health, the immune system, and heart health, helping to prevent cardiovascular diseases and the risk of diabetes.

Food with high omega-3 content. A very healthy and nutritious food, ideal for a balanced and healthy diet.

You can present it at your table, for example, as a gourmet, fish, cold, healthy, elegant, and original appetizer with which to satisfy demanding palates and diners who value healthy foods. A ready-to-cook appetizer available in fresh and frozen formats.

If you prefer, it’s also an excellent proposal for a healthy and original picnic at the beach or pool, or for an original and easy cold tapa or a healthy protein snack…

Give yourself a health boost!