Anchovy breeds & varieties
4 named types — desirability tiers S (best) through F.
SCantabrian Anchovy
Origin: ES
Bay of BiscayButteryClean UmamiHand Filleted
AEngraulis encrasicolus
Origin: IT, SE, ES
Cure ExcellenceDelicate FreshEuropean EngraulidHigh Umami
AEuropean Anchovy
Origin: IT, FR
Fresh or CuredIntense CuredMarket NameMild Fresh
CPeruvian Anchovy
Origin: PE
High VolumeHumboldt AnchovetaIndustrial ScaleOily