Spanish Groceries - Authentic Spanish Ingredients

What is Salsa Espinaler?

Bursting with flavor and color, the Espinaler Sauce is a masterfully balanced mix of savory and tangy notes, crafted especially for pairing with Spanish canned seafood. If you’re a fan of canned seafood boards, this condiment is an essential addition to your table.

The history behind this classic Spanish appetizer sauce

Renowned since the 1950s, its unique combination of vinegar, peppers, and spices was originally created by Ventureta Roldos, the wife and collaborator of former owner Joan Tapas. She expertly combined the finest local ingredients to achieve culinary magic with conserva.

How to use Espinaler Sauce?

Generously drizzle it over tuna, clams, sardines, and mackerel, or incorporate it into a salad dressing using the umami-packed oil from your empty tins.

The Most Famous Chocolate Drink from Spain: Cola Cao

Since 1945, Colacao Chocolate Drink Powder has been the original and most beloved chocolate drink in Spain. Made from hand-harvested, sun-dried cocoa, this rich chocolate powder is free from chemical treatments and additives, ensuring a pure, delicious experience for generations.

What is Colacao?

Colacao is a delightful chocolate mix that transforms into a creamy drink when combined with milk. Whether you prefer hot chocolate or a refreshing cold beverage, Colacao caters to all tastes. It's also a versatile ingredient for baking, enhancing cakes, muffins, and chocolate tarts, bringing the essence of Spanish childhood to your kitchen.

How to Prepare Colacao

Creating your Colacao drink is simple! Add 1 to 3 teaspoons of the Colacao mix to a cup of hot milk or cold milk, and stir or shake until the powder is fully dissolved. Enjoy the rich chocolate treat that has become a staple in Spanish households.

When to Enjoy Colacao?

Indulge in Colacao any time of day! Enjoy it hot during chilly months for a comforting beverage, or savor it cold as a refreshing drink in warmer weather. Pair it with cookies for an authentic Spanish experience at breakfast, as a mid-morning snack, or after dinner. Colacao is the perfect instant chocolate treat to satisfy your cravings.

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A delicious chocolate dipping sauce

Our Chocolate Sauce for Churros by Valor is perfect to prepare a smooth and delicious Spanish-style hot chocolate sauce for churros effortlessly. This is one of the most traditional Spanish candies, especially on cold days, when a nice hot chocolate is perfect to warm you up. And if you pair it with some churros to enjoy the authentic hot chocolate with churros ("churros con chocolate") experience, even better!

Just mix it with hot milk and dip the churros! You can customize the thickness of this exceptional hot chocolate according to your preference by adjusting the amount added to the milk.

How to make chocolate sauce for churros?

1. Heat the milk
2. When warm, add two full tablespoons per cup (50g) for each 150 ml of milk
3. Stir over a low heat and just before boiling, remove from the heat
4. Leave to settle for a few minutes before serving
5. You can keep it in the fridge and heat it up again at any time

The most popular hot chocolate for churros

The Chocolate Dip for Churros Paladin is the most classic chocolate for churros in Spain, where it is called “Paladin a la taza”. This chocolate powder combined with milk creates a spectacular chocolate sauce, ideal for dipping crispy churros, but also to use as a chocolate coating for your cakes, muffins, or any sweet treats you bake at home.

Create easily your authentic Spanish churros with chocolate experience at home, and enjoy one of the most popular Spanish candies!

The chocolate dipping sauce recipe

1. Pour 150 ml of milk into a cup and add 4 heaping dessert spoons
2. Stir it until it's completely dissolved
3. Put the cup in the microwave for 1 minute.

Nocilla is a Spanish creamy and indulgent chocolate & hazelnut spread that delights the palate with its rich, smooth texture and delightful blend of flavors. It is one of the most typical Spanish candies, and it is especially remembered by those who were once children, as it is one of the most consumed sweets by children in Spain during celebrations such as birthdays, or for breakfast or snacks when they deserve a sweet treat.

What is Nocilla?

Nocilla is a traditional Spanish treat. Its flavor is comparable to Nutella, but with a deliciously more pronounced hazelnut taste. Additionally, it is made with natural ingredients, and does not contain palm oil and does not contain palm oil, making it a better option.

How to use Nocilla?

Spread it on a slice of bread or make a sandwich with Nocilla to enjoy one of the most typical breakfasts and snacks for children in Spain. You can also spread it on pancakes, or use it for the elaboration of pastries, desserts, and ice creams.

The Nocilla Noir - Hazelnut & Dark Chocolate Spread is a new version of the classic Spanish candy "Nocilla". What is new? It’s the same smooth and delicious chocolate hazelnut cream, but made with dark chocolate, which gives it a more intense flavor, perfect for true chocolate lovers.

How to use Nocilla Noir?

It's a chocolate cream that is fantastic simply spread on a slice of bread or in a sandwich. But you can also use it for dipping fruit, especially strawberries or bananas, drizzling over pancakes, or as a topping for your cakes.

What is Nocilla?

Nocilla is a traditional Spanish treat. Its flavor is comparable to Nutella, but with a deliciously more pronounced hazelnut taste. Additionally, it is made with natural ingredients, and does not contain palm oil and does not contain palm oil, making it a better option.

Best Spanish chocolate brand

The Dark Chocolate with Almonds by Valor is a classic among Spanish groceries. A delicious combination of exquisite dark chocolate and Mediterranean almonds.

This Spanish candy is one of our best sellers, and also one of the most popular chocolates in Spain. It comes wrapped in a limited edition and very attractive packaging, making it ideal for gifting to a lover of Spanish food and chocolate.

Our Love Chocolate Cookies by Lady Joseph are the perfect sweet treat to give to your partner for that special occasion. And we don't just say that because of their heart shape, but also because of their delicious taste and texture. With a gentle sweetness and a soft crunch, these cookies will melt in your mouth when you bite into them. They contain delicious chocolate chips, adding an even more irresistible touch.

This is a Spanish delicatessen, since they are high-quality cookies, baked following artisanal processes and using only natural ingredients without any additives, colorants, or palm oil.

Try these authentic cookies from Spain, a Spanish candy that will conquer your heart (and your stomach)!

The Ines Rosales Tortas are a classic among Spanish candies. Made with natural ingredients and extra virgin olive oil, its preparation has remained the same since its creation in 1910.

Each Torta is kneaded by expert hands manually, so no two cakes are exactly alike. After kneading, they are baked and then move to the packaging phase, where they are individually wrapped in their characteristic wax paper, all done manually. This allows them to be eaten without needing a plate, as they can be enjoyed right from the paper they are wrapped in, which has been and remains a hallmark of Ines Rosales tortas.

Try one of the most popular Spanish candies in Spain today!

Inspired in the traditional Tarta de Santiago

Our Almond Tart from Galicia captures the essence of this Northern region renowned for its rich flavors and hearty cuisine.

Made with premium almonds, this traditional Galician dessert boasts a delicate yet indulgent and tender texture, with a pure flavor of almonds complemented by a subtle sweetness that delights the palate. On the surface, it has powdered sugar sprinkled, giving it a delicious touch.

Whether enjoyed as a decadent treat with a cup of coffee or served as the perfect finale to a meal, this Almond Tart promises to transport you to the sun-drenched landscapes of Galicia with every blissful bite.

Combine it with a coffee, whether in the morning for breakfast, as a dessert after lunch, or as an afternoon snack.

A healthy snack

The Dates Paste with Walnuts by El Artesano is a delicious, non-sugar sweet and very healthy delight. It's made only with dates and walnuts, making it a perfect snack for munching on between meals.

Dates are a naturally sweet fruit that offer a range of health benefits. They are a good source of fiber, potassium, magnesium, copper, manganese, iron, and vitamin B6. Due to their high natural sugar content, dates provide quick energy. 

Walnuts are nutrient-dense nuts packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. They are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for heart health and may help reduce inflammation. 

Try now this healthy Spanish candy!

Walnuts with Dates Paste uses

You can enjoy it on its own without any guilt, as it has no added sugar, but we strongly recommend combining it with your Spanish cheese board. We assure you it will add a delicious sweet touch!

Delicious caramelized Spanish almonds

Our Candied Almonds by Les Garrigues are Spanish premium almond with a soft toast and a sweet taste. Crafted artisanally by Les Garrigues, they are candied by hand, leaving a thin layer of transparent sugar, with manual separation one by one. In this way we can taste the authentic flavor of the nuts.

This Spanish candy is Ideal for offering to your guests as a gift or sharing with friends, they will be a hit at parties. Perfect for accompanying with coffee, including on your Spanish cheese board to add a sweet touch. or simply as a treat for yourself.

Nuts and chocolate, a perfect combination

The Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds by Les Garrigues is a gourmet Spanish candy made with authentic almonds from Spain, softly toasted and using only natural ingredients. These almonds are caramelized by hand following the traditional method. Once the product has a thin layer of sugar, it is covered in an exquisite dark chocolate.

Our Honey with Walnuts by Alemany is part of our gourmet selection, blending carefully selected local rosemary honey and nearby walnuts.

Honey enhances the satiating and recovery effect of walnuts, and our honey with walnuts is a perfect combination of sweetness, softness, and energy that captivates at first sight and surprises with its aroma and flavor.

How to use Honey with Walnuts?

It’s a snack you can enjoy on its own, but also add to your desserts or Spanish cheese board, combined with honey, other nuts, and fresh fruits.

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Our Honey with Almonds by Alemany is a high-quality natural honey blended with 100% Spanish almonds. It is the perfect complement for your Spanish cheese platters and desserts.

Honey is one of the most widely used natural sweeteners since ancient times; its production is attributed to bees from the nectar of specific flowers from different regions of Spain. This product contains countless benefits such as vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. Thanks to the experience and professionalism of their trusted beekeepers, Alemany collects and select the best honey from Spain.

Alemany has been producing the finest honey with full recognition since 1879.

How to use the Honey with Almonds?

We recommend using it on your Spanish cheese board. It will pair perfectly with your Manchego or Idiazábal cheese. Don't forget to include Spanish crackers, candied nuts, membrillo, and grapes!

A must-have in Spanish pastry recipes

Our sweet Cabello de Ángel is made from a blend of candied pumpkin pulp and sugar. Crafted with utmost care and using high-quality ingredients, Hida achieves an exquisite result with an ideal texture for filling your desserts.

Angel hair sweet, in Spanish "Cabello de Angel", is a classic Spanish candy that should not be missing in your desserts, a basic in the Mediterranean pastry.

How to use Cabello de Ángel?

It is perfect for filling cakes, pies, and tarts, adding a sweet touch and unique texture. It can also be used as an accompaniment in savory dishes, such as with Manchego cheese, to create a delicious contrast. Its versatility makes it a popular ingredient in Spanish pastry and cuisine.

Authentic Membrillo Quince Paste made from fresh, selected membrillo fruit, without preservatives or artificial additives and made only with simple and organic ingredients.

Santa Teresa crafts this popular Spanish delicatessen using the same quince paste recipe that's been passed down for 150 years. They cook fresh yellow-gold quince fruit with raw cane sugar and a touch of lemon juice, unlike others that use canned or frozen fruit. Quince has been cherished in Spain for centuries as a symbol of love and fertility. Our paste boasts a sweet, natural fruity taste and is packed with minerals, fiber, and potassium.

How to eat Membrillo?

It is perfect for meat dishes, recipes needing a touch of sweetness, and it's fantastic for making sweets. It also goes amazingly well with cheeses; try it on a cracker with aged Manchego or any cured cheese for a delicious combination.

A perfect spread for cheeses

Our Black Fig Spread in Wedges by Helios is a delicious Spanish black figs spread in individual wedges, which helps preserve its freshness.

It pairs with gourmet cheeses, make a sweet garnish for salads, and can also be enjoyed as a streat whenever you entertain!

Our Peach Spread Wedges is an easy, different, and fun way to enjoy fruit cream. It comes divided into 8 individual portions, which helps preserve its freshness at all times.

This delicious spreadable peach wedges pair with gourmet cheeses & meats, make a sweet garnish for salads, and can also be enjoyed as a fruit snack whenever you entertain!

How to eat Peach Spread?

Enjoy it on a toast with butter as a breakfast. It is also a perfect addition to your Spanish cheeses board.

The most popular Summer drink in Spain

The authentic Horchata de Chufas from Valencia crafted by Mercader. Made with tigernuts (chufas) and natural ingredients and following the traditional recipe, achieving an authentic flavor that will transport you directly to Valencia, the city where this drink originates and where it is very popular, especially as a refreshing beverage on hot summer days.

Describing the flavor of this popular Spanish drink can be challenging, but many people find it sweet with a hint of bitterness, resembling a mix of almonds and coconut.

What is Horchata Valenciana?

Horchata is a traditional drink from Spain, made from tiger nuts (chufas), sweetened with sugar and flavored with cinnamon. Very popular in Valencia, it has a creamy, slightly nutty flavor and is often served cold as a refreshing drink, especially recommendable in Summer days.

How to serve Horchata?

The ideal way to serve horchata de chufa is to chill it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. When ready to serve, you can add a few ice cubes to the glass to make it even more refreshing. For a finishing touch, you can lightly dust the surface with a bit of cinnamon.

What is Chufa?

The chufa, tiger nuts in English, is a small, wrinkled tuber that grows on the Cyperus esculentus plant. Originally from North Africa and widely cultivated in the Valencia region of Spain, chufa is best known as the main ingredient in horchata, a refreshing traditional drink. In addition to its use in horchata, chufa is consumed as a snack and used in the production of flour and oil, standing out for its nutritional properties, such as its high fiber, vitamin, and mineral content.