Friday, August 26, 2016

Marakkesh -171

MARAKKESH: IN SUNFLOWER OIL



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NUTRITION:
N/A


PRODUCT OF:
Morocco

INGREDIENTS:
N/A

PRICE: 


OVERALL:
Three fish to the tin, a faint oil aroma upon opening. A meaty fish. A nice balance of flavors; salt is noticeable, does not overpower the fish. No oil or fishy aftertaste. They do possess a skinless & boneless dryness to the fish. would eat again. 5 sardines











MARAKKESH: IN SUNFLOWER OIL


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NUTRITION:
N/A


PRODUCT OF:
Morocco

INGREDIENTS:
N/A

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OVERALL:
Three large, scaled fish to the tin, subtle oil aroma upon opening. A meaty fish scales are not too noticeable. No strong fish taste. Oil pairs well with the fish. A medium-textured fish does not hold its shape well when removing from tin. A bland tin of fish. 3 sardines.











MARAKKESH: IN SUNFLOWER OIL



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NUTRITION:
N/A


PRODUCT OF:
Morocco

INGREDIENTS:
N/A

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OVERALL:
Three plump fish to the tin. Faint oil aroma upon opening. A meaty fish, dry. On first bite, there is a peculiar flavor that hits you ( not a good one) followed by a weak heat, that attempts to make itself known; yet fails. Fish crumbles while removing from tin. No strong after taste. 2 1/2 sardines.

Sunday, August 7, 2016

Venus- 170

VENUS: SPICED IN VEGETABLE OIL


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NUTRITION:
serv. 1
Calories- 224.3
Fat Caories- 133
Total Fat- 14.7g
Sat. Fat- 4.4g
Cholest. 80mg
Sodium- 270mg
Protein- 23g


PRODUCT OF:
China

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Soy Bean Oil, Spices, Salt

PRICE: 1.19


OVERALL:
An attractive tin of fish. Two large, plump fish to the tin, bay leaf, and pepper present ( not listed in ingredients, I guess they fall under Spices?) A meaty fish, heat hits you on first bite, A nice even heat. A roe-filled fish, roe not noticeable, no strong fish taste or after; A lingering heat; I love the heat to this tin. Not a spiny fish, tin leaves you wanting more. 5 Sardines











VENUS: IN OIL

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NUTRITION:
serv. 1
Calories-
Fat Caories- 160
Total Fat- 14.7g
Sat. Fat- 4.4g
Cholest. 80mg
Sodium- 270mg
Protein- 23g


PRODUCT OF:
China

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Soy Bean Oil, Salt

PRICE: 1.19


OVERALL:
Three fish to the tin, the oil flavor hits you on the first bite. A mild-tasting fish, fish, falls apart while removing from tin. No strong taste or after. Roe is not noticeable, not a spiny fish. 4 Sardines.