Pâtés is a subcategory of gourmet spreads in small jars, represented mainly by the La Cuna brand (85g packs) and complemented by duck paté with Moscatel wine from Malvasía. The range includes plant-based variants (paté made from black olives, artichokes, mushrooms with truffle, chickpea hummus) as well as meat and fish ones (Iberian pork, red-legged partridge, cod), plus candied onion as a sweeter accompaniment. The small pack is ideal for tasting several kinds at once.
How to find your way around this category
Plant-based pâtés (olives, artichokes, mushrooms with truffle, hummus) are also suitable for vegetarians and offer more delicate, vegetable notes. Meat and fish pâtés (Iberian pork, partridge, cod) have a more pronounced, fuller flavour. Candied onion works as a sweet accompaniment to cheeses or to pâtés made from stronger meat.
For a festive table, combine several kinds at once - the small 85 g pack is ideal for tasting without waste.
An overview of the pâtés
Paté
Type
Flavour profile
From black olives
Plant-based
Salty, pronounced, Mediterranean
From artichokes
Plant-based
Delicate, slightly tart
Hummus (chickpea)
Plant-based
Creamy, nutty
Iberian pork
Meat
Pronounced, rich
From red-legged partridge
Game
Delicate, slightly gamey
From cod
Fish
Delicate, slightly salty
You will always find the exact ingredients in the detail of the specific product.
What red-legged partridge paté is
The red-legged partridge (perdiz roja) is traditional Spanish game, popular in the gastronomy of Castile and other inland regions. Paté made from this meat offers a delicate, slightly woodland flavour different from ordinary poultry pâtés, and it is one of the less common but prized specialities of game cookery.
Combine plant-based and meat pâtés on one board - every guest will appreciate the contrast of flavours.
Frequently asked questions
Are all pâtés suitable for vegetarians?
No, the range includes both plant-based variants (olives, artichokes, hummus) and meat and fish ones (pork, partridge, cod) - always check the ingredients of the specific product.
What is red-legged partridge paté?
It is a paté made from traditional Spanish game with a delicate, slightly woodland flavour, a popular speciality of game cookery.
What is candied onion suitable for?
As a sweet accompaniment to pâtés, cheeses or meat with a stronger flavour - it balances the saltiness and intensity of the other delicacies.
Why are pâtés in such a small pack?
The 85 g pack is ideal for tasting several kinds at once, typically for a festive table, without the risk that a paté will be left unfinished.
How long does an opened paté keep?
Once opened it belongs in the fridge and should be consumed within a few days; the producer states the exact use-by period on the packaging.