Friday, April 22, 2016

Lieber's -161

LIEBER'S: IN OLIVE OIL




APPEARANCE:


NUTRITION:
serv. size 1/2 can
Calories- 130
Fat- 10g
Protein- 11g
Sodium- 240mg


PRODUCT OF:
Morocco


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Olive Oil,  Salt


PRICE:


OVERALL:
No aroma upon opening, four plump fish to the tin. A very meaty fish, scales are slightly noticeable. Not a spiny fish. A peculiar after taste is pres. No strong fishy aftertaste, more of refrigeration after taste. When I finished the tin off with some bread after taste was not detected. (not how I rate) 2 1/2 sardines.








LIEBER'S: SPICY IN SOYA OIL






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NUTRITION:
serv. size 1/2 can
Calories- 130 cal
Fat- 10g
Protein- 11g
Sodium- 240g


PRODUCT OF:
Morocco


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Soya Oil, Salt, Spices




PRICE:


OVERALL:
Oil aroma upon opening, two large, plump, scaled fish to the tin. A soft textured fish, fish, falls apart while removing from tin... A bland fish, not much flavor can be detected. Spice never makes itself known; I've had spicier tap water. A bitter aftertaste is pres. Fish literally crumbles the more you attempt to eat it. 1 1/2 Sardines.


Thursday, April 14, 2016

Torreira-160

TORREIRA: ESCABECHE




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NUTRITION:
Calories- 208kcal
Fat- 16,4g
Protein- 15,1g
Sodium- 0,7g


PRODUCT OF:
Portugal


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Vegetable Oil, Vinegar, Garlic, Onion, Bay Leaves, Salt




PRICE:


OVERALL:
A very faint spice aroma upon opening. Three plump fish to the tin. Bay leaf flavor hits you on the first bite, A subtle sour note follows. No strong fish taste or after; a sweet under-note does linger. A slightly dry fish yet meaty. I would eat again. 3 Sardines.














TORREIRA: ESCABECHE PICANTE





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NUTRITION:
Calories- 217kcal
Fat- 13,6g
Protein- 23,7g



PRODUCT OF:
Portugal


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Sunflower Oil, Vinegar, Garlic, Onion, Bay Leaves, piri-piri, Salt




PRICE:


OVERALL:
Vinegar aroma upon opening. Pepper seeds lat atop the fish (always a good sign) four plump fish to the tin. Vinegar flavor is present on the first bite. Heat slowly creeps up, then hits you with a burst of flavor. A nice heat; heat is evenly distributed throughout the fish. No strong fish taste or after. Would eat again. 4 Sardines.

Comur-159

COMUR: ESCABECHE



APPEARANCE:



NUTRITION:
Calories- 208kcal
Fat- 16,4g
Protein- 15,1gg
Sodium- 0,7g


PRODUCT OF:
Portugal


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Sunflower Oil, Vinegar, Spices, Garlic, Salt




PRICE:


OVERALL:
A nice pickled aroma upon opening. Four plump fish to the tin. A mild-tasting fish, Spices are balanced well throughout the tin. Vinegar does not overpower the fish; fish possess a medium texture. (not a dry fish)  A clean-tasting fish with no strong fish taste or after. Not a spiny fish. I would eat again. 5 Sardines





COMUR: IN SUNFLOWER OIL





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NUTRITION:
Calories- 249kcal
Fat- 20,2g
Protein- 16,8g
Sodium- 1,3g


PRODUCT OF:
Portugal


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Sunflower Oil, Salt



PRICE:


OVERALL:
Four pretty, plump fish to the tin. a faint oil aroma upon opening. A firm-textured fish holds its shape well. Scales are present and are not noticeable. No fishy taste or after. Not a spiny fish, salt is a front runner in this tin. A roe-filled fish; roe not detectable. A flaky, meaty fish.
4 1/2 sardines.




















COMUR: IN OLIVE OIL





APPEARANCE:




NUTRITION:
Calories- 314kcal
Fat- 26.8g
Protein- 18,4g
Sodium- 0,9g


PRODUCT OF:
Portugal


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Olive Oil, Salt




PRICE:


OVERALL:
Four fish to the tin. No noticeable aroma upon opening. A soft textured fish falls apart while removing from tin. A spiny fish, a roe filled fish; roe is noticeable. There is a hint of smokiness to this tin.. the fish or the oil. No lingering strong aftertaste. 3 sardines.



COMUR:








 APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
Calories- 263kcal
Fat- 20,6g
Protein- 19,53g
Sodium- 0,75g


PRODUCT OF:
Portugal


INGREDIENTS:
Smoked Sardines, Olive Oil, Salt




PRICE:


OVERALL:
Four fish to the tin. A smoke aroma hits you upon opening. A medium-textured fish. A nice, even subtle smoke flavor hits you on the first bite. Not a spiny fish. No strong fish flavors or after. A faint smoke flavor is the only after taste. A clean-tasting fish. Oil does not possess any strong flavors. 5 Sardines







COMUR:






APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
Calories- 106kcal
Fat- 3,4g
Protein- 18,0g
Sodium- 1,2g


PRODUCT OF:
Portugal


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Tomato, Vinegar, Sunflower Oil, Spices, Pri-Pri, Salt




PRICE:


OVERALL:
A faint spicy tomato aroma upon opening. Three fish to the tin. There was a mild tomato flavor on the first bite, followed by a subtle spiciness, with vinegar playing backup. A good balance of flavors marries well with the fish. A meaty fish that holds its shape well. An addictive tin of fish. A nice faint heat after taste. 5 Sardines

Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Old Fisherman- 158


OLD FISHERMAN: IN TOMATO SAUCE




APPEARANCE:



NUTRITION:
Serv Sive 1/5 can 5 servings
Calories- 33
Total Fat- 1g
Cholesterol- 14mg..
Sodium- 170mg
Protein- 5g


PRODUCT OF:
Taiwan


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Tomato Paste, Capsicum, Sugar, Salt, MSG



PRICE:
2.09

OVERALL:
No aroma upon opening, four medium fish to the tin. A sweet taste hits you on the first bite. A firm-textured fish, the fish becomes dry as you eat it. A watery sauce with an almost metal aftertaste. (Crackers really helps this tin out) A fish flavor is present, with a lingering fish aftertaste; almost feel as if i'm eating fresh cut bait is what the aftertaste reminds me of. Probably wouldn't eat again. 1 Sardine.








OLD FISHERMAN: IN GINGER




APPEARANCE:




NUTRITION:
Serv Sive 1/5 can 5 servings
Calories- 79
Total Fat- 7g
Cholesterol- 20mg..
Sodium- 146mg
Protein- 4g


PRODUCT OF:
Taiwan


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Soybean Oil, Salt Ginger



PRICE:
2.09

OVERALL:
No aroma upon opening. A generous amount of ginger is present, with five fish to the tin. A soft textured fish. A rush of ginger and salt hits you on the first bite. The soybean oil reminds me more of water than oil, with the bland taste and thinness of the liquid. This tin reminds me of canned breakfast sausage. A spiny fish. The tin may be better with rice or even eggs. I may eat again. 1 1/2 sardines.