La Curiosa's cockles in garlic and chili olive oil bring a beloved Spanish bar snack into the tinned fish category with character. Small-size cockles (Cerastoderma edule) are hand packed at La Curiosa's Nigrán facility, with garlic and chili creating a more complex sauce than brine alone. New to the US market. Harvest Method: Hand-raked from Galician estuaries Flavor Profile: Briny, naturally sweet cockles with savory garlic depth and gradual chili warmth Nutritional Highlight: Cockles are one of the highest-iron shellfish available, each tin providing 15% daily iron value alongside 8g of protein Serving Suggestions: Serve with toothpicks and pour the garlic-chili oil into a small ramekin for dipping, stir into spaghetti aglio e olio, or drain and dress with fresh lime juice, diced tomato, and cilantro for a ceviche-style preparation US Exclusive: Brand new to the American market. FishNook is currently the only US retailer carrying this product Storage: Shelf-stable, no refrigeration required Merchandising Note: Garlic-chili preparation differentiates from standard brine cockles and adds a bold option to the tinned fish category. Iron-rich nutritional profile appeals to health-conscious shoppers. US exclusivity creates discovery appeal for specialty retailers.