Friday, October 14, 2011

SEASON-48



SEASON: IN OLIVE OIL


APPEARANCE:


NUTRITION:
Calories- 164
Fat Cal- 108
Total Fat- 12g
Sat. Fat- 4g
Cholest.- 110mg
Sodium- 340mg
Protein- 14g

PRODUCT OF:
Norway

INGREDIENTS:
Smoked Brisling Sardines, Olive Oil, Salt

PRICE:

OVERALL:
The slight smoke aroma upon opening, Nine small Fish to the tin. A semi-firm fish, the smoke flavor takes away from the Fish. Crunchy spine, the texture reminds me of eating sand, gritty. After taste is a little off-putting, at first like a container after taste, after that, not a bad tin. I may eat again. 3 1/2 sardines.







SEASON: IN TOMATO SAUCE


APPEARANCE:


NUTRITION:
Calories- 230
Fat Cal- 150
Total Fat- 17g
Sat Fat- 8g
Cholest.- 110mg
Sodium- 300mg
Sugars- 3g
Protein- 16g

PRODUCT OF:
Norway

INGREDIENTS:
Lightly Smoked Sardines, Water, Tomato Puree, Sugar, Salt

PRICE:
1.89

OVERALL:
Upon opening, they have a very appealing appearance with a very faint tomato aroma. A slight wang hits you on the first bite. Eight Fish to the tin. A subtle sardine flavor hits you after the wang goes away, with a plain bland taste followed up in the rear. They are semi-soft Fish. The spine is undetected. Not a bad tin, not one I would seek out ether. I would eat again. 2 1/2 Sardines.




SEASON: IN PURE OLIVE OIL


APPEARANCE:


NUTRITION:
Calories- 240
Fat Cal- 120
Total Fat- 14g
Sat. Fat- 6g
Cholest- 80mg
Sodium- 220mg
Protein- 27g

PRODUCT OF:
Morocco

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Olive Oil, Salt

PRICE:

OVERALL:
I do not care for the "NEW! EASY OPEN LID!" just don't feel right. I don't believe these would have a long shelf life as the "not so easy-open lid" two large, scaled, very neat, clean, looking sardines to the tin. The fish are a tad on the soft side and on the dry side. Bones are not detectable. A very mild flavor fish. Wouldn't eat again. Fish crumbles while removing from tin. No sardines


SEASON: IN EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL


APPEARANCE:


NUTRITION:
Calories- 173
Fat Cal- 117
Total Fat- 13g
Sat. Fat- 5g
Cholest- 120mg
Sodium- 340mg
Protein- 14g

PRODUCT OF:
Norway

INGREDIENTS:
Lightly Smoked Sardines, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Salt

PRICE:
2.99

OVERALL:
No Aroma upon opening. Fifteen sardines to the tin. A firm little fish with a slightly sour taste. Bones are not noticeable. Salt is very prominent, very salty. All possess their tails. Not sure if I would eat again. 3 Sardines




SEASON: LIGHTLY SMOKED IN OLIVE OIL





APPEARANCE:


NUTRITION:

Calories- 200
Fat Cal- 140
Total Fat- 16g
Sat. Fat- 6g
Cholest.- 70mg
Sodium- 360mg
Protein- 16g



PRODUCT OF:
Scotland

INGREDIENTS:
Smoked Sprats, Olive Oil, Salt

PRICE:

OVERALL:
A very faint oil aroma hits you on popping. Ten small Fish to the tin. A mild-tasting fish; not a spiny fish; a clean tasting Fish. No strong taste or after taste. Oil flavor is present, yet, not overpowering. The texture is a little dry, an almost fine coarse texture. I would eat again. 4 sardines.







SEASON: SKINLESS & BONELESS IN WATER





APPEARANCE:


NUTRITION:

Calories- 130
Fat Cal- 40
Total Fat- 5g
Sat. Fat- 3g
Cholest.- 35mg
Sodium- 50mg
Protein- 22g


PRODUCT OF:
Morocco

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Water

PRICE:

OVERALL:
A very faint fish aroma upon opening. Five Fish to the tin. This tin is literally a blank canvas in the world of tinned Fish, with no oil to add to any flavor. A tad dry. It's pure meat, an immaculate tasting fish; a very meaty fish; an excellent textured fish. These could be used in any recipe. These would be great to use your own sauce on.
 If you are a sardine purist (I know a lot of you Sardine Eaters' are), you will not like these. If you like tuna, you will love these. They are like eating tuna. I love sardines of all shapes, sizes, and colors, naked or not. I will eat these again.
5 sardines.



SEASON: IN WATER



APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
Calories- 160
Fat Cal- 80
Total Fat- 9g
Sat. Fat- 4.5g
Cholest.- 75mg
Sodium- 80mg
Protein- 19g


PRODUCT OF:
Morocco

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Water

PRICE:

OVERALL:
Six patchy, scaled Fish to the tin. No strong aroma upon opening. Fish is slightly dry, not a spiny fish. Fish possess a good flavor; no fishy taste or after. Scales not noticeable; a roe-filled Fish. I would eat again. 4 1/2 Sardines













SEASON: IN TOMATO SAUCE



APPEARANCE:


NUTRITION:
Calories- 90
Fat Cal- 2
Total Fat- 5g
Sat. Fat- 1.5g
Cholest.- 40mg
Sodium- 220mg
Protein- 10g


PRODUCT OF:
Morocco

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Tomato Sauce, Salt

PRICE:

OVERALL:
Three Fish to the tin. No strong aroma upon opening. A very firm fish; Fish are on the dry side. Tomato sauce has a sour note, no strong fishy taste or after. A roe-filled Fish. I would eat again. 3 1/2 Sardines








SEASON: SKINLESS & BONELESS IN PURE OLIVE OIL






APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
Calories-
Fat Cal-
Total Fat-
Sat. Fat-
Cholest.-
Sodium-
Protein-


PRODUCT OF:
Morocco

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Olive Oil, Salt

PRICE:

OVERALL:
A faint fish aroma upon opening. Four Fish to the tin. A firm textured Fish; a very light fish taste on the first bite. No strong after taste, oil flavor not noticeable. A meaty fish. I would eat again. 3 1/2 Sardines





SEASON: FILLETS IN LEMON GARLIC SAUCE

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
SERV. 1
Calories- 350
Fat Cal- 240
Total Fat- 27G
Sat. Fat- 8G
Cholest.- 45MG
Sodium- 310MG
Protein- 18G

PRODUCT OF:
Morocco

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Olive Oil, Lemon, Garlic, Salt

PRICE:

OVERALL:
Garlic aroma hits you on opening. 5 fillets to the tin, a firm-textured fish. Garlic hits you on the first bite, being very detectable, yet the garlic does not overpower the Fish. A faint lemon flavor makes itself known, then disperses as quickly as it appeared. A nice thin slice of lemon rests on the bottom of the tin. A very clean tasting fish and after taste. (virtually no after taste) patches of scales and skin are present. If you give it to someone and tell them it was sardines, they may not believe you. A good tin for someone who is still not on the fence with sardines. I would eat again. 5 sardines






SEASON: FILLETS IN LEMON PEPPER SAUCE


APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
SERV. 1
Calories- 350
Fat Cal- 240
Total Fat- 27G
Sat. Fat- 8G
Cholest.- 45MG
Sodium- 310MG
Protein- 18G

PRODUCT OF:
Morocco

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Olive Oil, Lemon, Red Pepper, Salt

PRICE:

OVERALL:
A pepper aroma upon opening. % fillets to the tin. Pepper flavor hits you smoothly on the first bite. A sweet pepper, a very flavorful tin of Fish. Fillets are not dry. A very refreshing-tasting fish. A slice of lemon and a chunk of red pepper in the tin. No, after taste or Fish taste nowhere around. I would eat again. 5 sardines







SEASON: FILLETS IN SWEET AND TANGY SAUCE


APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
SERV. 1
Calories- 370
Fat Cal- 270
Total Fat- 31G
Sat. Fat- 7G
Cholest.- 45MG
Sodium- 80MG
Protein- 17G

PRODUCT OF:
Morocco

INGREDIENTS:
Olive Oil, Vinegar, Water, Fresh Onions, Black Pepper, Clove, Oregano, Red Pepper, Salt


PRICE:

OVERALL:
Five fillets to the tin. A very faint oil aroma upon opening. A tart flavor hits you on the first bite, followed by a mellow sour aftertaste. A dry fish, no strong aftertaste. The sour/tangy note lingers after eating. a clean-tasting Fish. I would eat again. 4 Sardines




SEASON: Skinless & Boneless in Extra Virgin Olive Oil

APPEARANCE:


NUTRITION:
SERV. 2
Calories- 156
Fat Cal- 108
Total Fat- 12G
Sat. Fat- 3.5G
Cholest.- 35MG
Sodium- 110MG
Protein- 12G

PRODUCT OF:
Morocco

INGREDIENTS:
Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Salt


PRICE:

OVERALL:
A slight oil and fish aroma upon opening. Four Fish to the tin. A medium-textured fish. They hold their shape well while removing from tin. Slightly on the dry side. no strong flavors or after. 4 1/2 sardines




Bishul Yisroel




SEASON: Skinless & Boneless in Hot Sauce


APPEARANCE:
NUTRITION:
SERV. 2
Calories- 152
Fat Cal- 72
Total Fat- 8G
Sat. Fat- 2G
Cholest.- 25MG
Sodium- 460MG
Protein- 20G

PRODUCT OF:
Morocco

INGREDIENTS:
Water, Tomato Paste, Olive Oil, Salt, Vinegar, and Hot Sauce Flavor (cottonseed Oil, Oleoresin Capsicum)


PRICE:

OVERALL:
A faint tomato aroma upon opening. Three Fish to the tin. Fish falls apart while removed from tin. More of a tomato flavor than a hot-sauce one. Heat is subtle yet slowly creeps up. A nice, even mild heat. 4 1/2 sardines





Bishul Yisroel



SEASON:




APPEARANCE:


NUTRITION:
SERV. 2
Calories- 130
Fat Cal- 76
Total Fat- 8.5G
Sat. Fat- 1.5G
Cholest.- 45MG
Sodium- 200MG
Protein- 13G

PRODUCT OF:
Morocco

INGREDIENTS:
Sunflower Oil, Salt


PRICE:

OVERALL:
a subtle, almost undetectable oil aroma upon opening. Three Fish to the tin. A meaty fish they are slightly on the dry side with a faint fishy aftertaste. One Fish was on the bitter side (due to inside contents). Tin needs something... bread or crackers. (not how I rate) 2 Sardines






SEASON:



APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
SERV. 2
Calories- 98
Fat Cal- 45
Total Fat- 5G
Sat. Fat- 1G
Cholest.- 45MG
Sodium- 200MG
Protein- 13G

PRODUCT OF:
Morocco

INGREDIENTS:
Water, Salt


PRICE:

OVERALL:
three large Fish to the tin. Scales are present, not noticeable. A meaty fish, not a spiny one. Fishy undertones are present, no lingering after taste. Tin would be better with crackers or in a dish. 2 1/2 sardines.










SEASON:



APPEARANCE:


NUTRITION:
SERV. 2
Calories- 100
Fat Cal- 45
Total Fat- 5G
Sat. Fat- 1G
Cholest.- 45MG
Sodium- 200MG
Protein- 13G

PRODUCT OF:
Morocco

INGREDIENTS:
Tomato Sauce, Salt


PRICE:

OVERALL:
A faint tomato aroma upon opening. Two large Fish to the tin. A watery tomato sauce with deep tomato undertones to it. Scales not noticeable; a soft textured fish. A mild-tasting fish. No strong fish flavor or after taste. 3 1/2 sardines.





SEASON:


 APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
SERV. 1
Calories- 210
Fat Cal- 140
Total Fat- 15G
Sat. Fat- 5G
Cholest.- 65MG
Sodium- 500MG
Protein- 16G

PRODUCT OF:
Scotland

INGREDIENTS:
Brisling Sardines, Olive Oil, Salt


PRICE:

OVERALL:
A faint, almost undetectable smoke aroma upon opening. A firm-textured fish holds its shape well while removed from tin. Smoke compliments the Fish, no strong fish flavors or after. Not a spiny fish. 5 Sardines.














 APPEARANCE:


NUTRITION:
SERV. 1
Calories-
Fat Cal-
Total Fat-
Sat. Fat-
Cholest.-
Sodium-
Protein-

PRODUCT OF:


INGREDIENTS:



PRICE:








SEASON: SPRATS IN EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL   (Date of tasting 24/11/2020





OVERALL:







NUTRITION:
SERV. 1
Calories-
Fat Cal-
Total Fat-
Sat. Fat-
Cholest.-
Sodium-
Protein-

PRODUCT OF: 
Latvia


INGREDIENTS:
Smoked Sprats, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Salt



PRICE:
2.09

OVERALL:
No strong aromas upon opening. A lovely tin of Fish. Seven Fish to the tin, A medium textured fish, the smoke flavor of the Fish is subtle. A mild tasting oil, no lingering after taste, not a spiny fish. Would eat again. 5 Sardines. 



6 comments:

  1. i just got a few of this brand in water. don't like them so much, tastes more like tuna, and dry. these were boneless and skinless. very firm. putting them in the sauce of a flavored can helps a bit.

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    1. Just tried the boneless and skinless. They are just like eating tuna. They are good to add your own sauce to. Most sardine eaters won't like these.

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    2. 2023 and i can confirm that the boneless and skinless in water smell, taste, and eat like canned tuna. YUCK!

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  2. The "Season girl" is wearing flip flops on all the containers except for the brisling in tomato. on that she has these weird lace up boots. More useless info!

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    1. haha... I've never noticed that! No such thing as "useless info' when it comes to Sardines!

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  3. Been eating the s&b season sardines for about 40 years...good go to sardine but the fillets are better, not as dry...its not a high end sardine but it fills the bill and is available at many supermarkets

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