🧾 What is it?
Giana Cod Liver in Its Own Oil 115 g is a sterilised tinned fish product made from high-quality cod liver (Atlantic cod, Gadus morhua) in their own oil and salt — with no added oil, as the oil present is a result of the thermal processing of the raw material. The product is ready to eat straight away and is suitable as a quick snack, a delicacy or an ingredient in dishes.
🧪 Ingredients and allergens
✔️ Ingredients:
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Cod liver – Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) ~98 %
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Edible salt
⚠️ Allergens:
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Fish (cod) — not suitable for people with a fish allergy.
📊 Nutritional values (per 100 g)
| Component | Value |
|---|---|
| Energy | ~2258 kJ / ~539 kcal |
| Fat | ~58 g |
| – of which saturated fatty acids | ~12 g |
| Carbohydrates | ~1.4 g |
| – of which sugars | ~0 g |
| Protein | ~5.2 g |
| Salt | ~0.7 g |
➡️ This oil, which comes in a tin, is naturally derived from liver and is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, including omega-3s, which are commonly associated with good heart and metabolic function.
🍽️ Taste and use
✔️ Flavour: a rich, full-bodied fishy flavour with a subtle saltiness — typical of the livers of large sea fish.
✔️ Texture: soft, almost creamy pieces of liver that are easy to mash or combine with other ingredients.
📌 Recommended uses:
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🍞 On bread or toast: mixed with a little lemon and black pepper as a delicious snack.
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🥗 In salads: as a hearty addition to vegetable or pasta salads.
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🍛 In spreads: blend with butter, spices and herbs — brilliant with fresh bread.
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🍲 As part of meals: add to pasta, rice or smoothies for extra nutrients.
🧊 Storage
➡️ Before opening: store in a cool, dry place, away from direct light.
➡️ After opening: transfer the contents to a sealable container and use up within a short time.
🧠 Summary
Giana Cod Liver in Its Own Oil 115 g is a practical and tasty tinned fish product that offers a rich flavour and a nutritious combination of fat and protein. It’s ideal for lovers of seafood delicacies, as a quick snack, in salads, or as an ingredient in original spreads and dishes.
💡 Tip: If you want a lighter, fresher flavour, serve the livers with a squeeze of fresh lemon, chopped parsley and a drizzle of olive oil — brilliant on toasted bread or as a delicious starter! 🍋🐟
