Ati Manel Spiced Smoked Mackerel Pâté

Mackerel is the boldest fish in the Ati Manel pâté range — oilier, more assertive, and less forgiving than sardine or tuna. Add smoke and chilli and you have a tin that doesn't hold back.

Atlantic mackerel (Scomber japonicus), smoked and blended with extra virgin olive oil, tomato, chilli and a spice mix of vinegar and black pepper. The fat content of the mackerel carries the heat further than it does in the other pâtés — the spice builds more slowly and stays longer. The tomato adds body and a quiet sweetness that balances it out without pulling punches.

This is the one for people who want the most flavour from a single tin. Spread thickly on dark sourdough or rye. Serve alongside sharp pickles and a cold glass of white wine or a beer. It holds its own on a board without competing for attention — it simply takes over.

Nutrition & Ingredients

Per 100 g

• Energy: 264 Kcal / 1094 KJ
• Fat: 23.4 g, of which saturates: 3.5 g
• Carbohydrates: 0.7 g, of which sugars: 0 g
• Protein: 12.5 g
• Salt: 1.3 g

Ingredients: Mackerel (Scomber japonicus) (fish) (60%), extra virgin olive oil (21.4%), tomatoes (14.6%), spices — vinegar, pepper (1.7%), chilli pepper (1.3%), natural smoke, salt.

Allergens: Contains fish and sulphites. May contain traces of egg, gluten, molluscs and crustaceans.

Brand

Ati Manel was founded in Matosinhos in 1922 and canned until the founder's death in the late 1950s. Decades later, his great-grandson — graphic designer Luís Mendonça — found the original recipes, tools and supplier notes in a family basement and brought the brand back. Each tin carries that history in its design and in the fish inside.

Product Details

• Origin: Portugal
• Net weight: 75 g
• Storage: Room temperature before opening. Once opened, refrigerate and consume within 2 days.
• Shelf life: See tin for best before date.
• Consumption: Suitable for general consumption including children, elderly, and immunocompromised individuals. Not suitable for those with fish or sulphite allergies.