Callipo Anchovy Essence - Colatura di Alici 100ml

A traditional Italian seasoning with remarkable depth of flavour

Colatura di Alici is a traditional Italian liquid seasoning made from salted anchovies, prized for its intensely savoury flavour and rich umami character. Golden amber in colour, it has a concentrated, salty taste that brings remarkable depth to simple Mediterranean dishes.

The colatura is produced as salted anchovies are pressed and left to mature, gradually releasing a richly flavoured liquid. This is collected and naturally concentrated, preserving the distinctive flavour of the anchovies. The result is a wonderfully aromatic seasoning, with a deep, full-bodied savouriness that adds complexity to dishes without the need for a heavy sauce.

With a long history in Southern Italian cooking, colatura is particularly associated with Cetara, a small fishing village on the Amalfi Coast, where the tradition has been passed down through generations. One of the most traditional ways to enjoy it is with spaghetti, garlic, olive oil and parsley, allowing the seasoning to bring all the ingredients together.

It is also delicious in dressings, with roasted vegetables or added sparingly to seafood dishes. Just a few drops can make a noticeable difference, so it is best added gradually and adjusted to taste.

Liquid anchovy extract for culinary use.

Key Info

• Product size: 100ml
• Brand: Callipo

About Callipo

Callipo's story began in 1913 in Pizzo, Calabria, when Giacinto Callipo established a business specialising in preserved seafood. Situated on the Tyrrhenian coast, Pizzo has a rich fishing heritage, and the Callipo family built its reputation around the traditions of preserving fish.

The company became particularly renowned for its tuna products, combining generations of knowledge with a commitment to Italian seafood traditions. Today, Callipo remains closely connected to its Calabrian roots, offering seafood specialities that celebrate the flavours of the Mediterranean.