This study was conducted to evaluate the quality of the plain dried anchovies on the market by determining chemical components, and compared with those of boiled-dried anchovy. The nutritional(total amino acid contents, mineral contents and fatty acid compositions) and favorite properteis (extratives nitrogen content, color and appearance) of plain dried anchovies were superior to those of boiled-dried anchovy. On the other hand, the lipid properties (peroxide value and acid value), food sanitary properteis (volatile basic nitrogen content) and sensory properties (odor) of plain dried anchovies were inferior to boiled-dried anchovy. These results indicated that the plain dried anchovy was classified into lower grade goods by food quality standards.