DELAMARIS- 86

DELAMARIS: IN SOYBEAN OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
Calories: 330
Fat Calories: 270
Total Fat: 30g
Cholesterol: 85mg
Sodium: 490mg
Protein: 16g

PRODUCT OF: 
Slovenia

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Soybean Oil, Salt


PRICE:
2.49

OVERALL:
A very faint oil aroma upon opening. Five patchy scaled fish to the tin. A very soft textured fish that falls to pieces while removed from tin. A slight aftertaste, not a fishy one, more of a cooler one: like an apple that's been in a cooler too long., not a spiny fish: scales not noticeable, Not sure if I would eat again. 2 Sardines.

DELAMARIS: IN OLIVE OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

Calories: 310
Fat Calories: 270
Total Fat: 34g
Cholesterol: 70mg
Sodium: 460mg
Protein: 14g

PRODUCT OF: 
Slovenia

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, OLIVE Oil, Salt


PRICE:
2.89

OVERALL:
Six patchy scaled fish to the tin. A slightly soft textured fish, no fishy taste or after taste at all. A clean-tasting fish, scales are not noticeable: not a spiny tin. I would eat again. 3 1/2 Sardines

RAMIREZ- 85

RAMIREZ: SPICED IN VEGETABLE OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
Calories- 247,8
Protein- 21,9g

PRODUCT OF: 
Portugal

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Vegetable Oil, Chili Pepper, Salt

PRICE:

OVERALL:

Three plump scaled fish to the tin, a faint oil aroma upon opening. Wild fish is printed on the back of the tin. Scales are not too noticeable. A little heat is detectable to the fish. A meaty tin of fish. No after taste, only a slight heat is left behind. A very faint off-taste is present; the taste was not present when finished off with crackers. An oil taste, perhaps. One significant chili pod is in the bottom of the tin. I may eat again. 3 1/2 sardines

RAMIREZ: SPICED IN TOMATO SAUCE

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
Calories- 159,8
Protein- 16,1g

PRODUCT OF: 
Portugal

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Tomato, Vegetable Oil, Chili Pepper, Salt

PRICE:

OVERALL:
No aroma upon opening, three plump scaled fish to the tin. A very watery tomato sauce, almost a stew-type flavor, heat is not detected, one long pepper to the tin. A fishy taste hits you, then disperses as quickly as it hits. Salt is prominent in this tin. A slightl sour taste is present. Probably would not eat again. 1/2 sardine.

RAMIREZ: IN OLIVE OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

Calories- 227,5 kcal/948ks
Protein- 22,7gg

PRODUCT OF: 

Portugal

INGREDIENTS:

Sardines, Olive, Salt

PRICE:

OVERALL:
Oil, fish aroma upon opening. Two large, scaled fish to the tin. A very meaty fish scales not noticeable, no fishy taste; not spiny; salt is noticeable. A clean-tasting fish. I would eat again. 5 sardines.

RAMIREZ:

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

Calories- 80
Protein- 8g
Fat Calories- 48
Total Fat- 6g
Cholesterol- 27mg
Sodium- 110mg

PRODUCT OF: 

Portugal

INGREDIENTS:

Sardines, Tomato Sauce,  Olive Oil, Salt

PRICE:
1.69

OVERALL:
A very faint tomato aroma upon opening. Three, scaled fish to the tin. A roe-filled fish. A watery tasting sauce; the fish is a bland tasting fish, almost watery tasting. A soft textured fish. Fish does not hold their shape well. Not spiny, no strong taste or after taste. Just blandness. (it needs help) Would not again, alone. 1 1/2 sardines.

SULTAN -84

SULTAN: SKINLESS &BONELESS IN OLIVE OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
serv size 1/2 can
Calories- 200
Total Fat-16g
Sat. Fat- 4.5g
Cholesterol- 40mg
Sodium- 1000mg
Protein- 12g

PRODUCT OF: 
Morocco

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Olive Oil, Salt

PRICE:


OVERALL:
No aroma upon opening. Four fish to the tin. A soft textured fish, a very succulent fish, not a dry fish, for being skinless boneless... No strong taste or after. Reminds me of a good tuna cut, then a tin of sardines. If you or someone you know are still on the fence about sardines, try or suggest these. (not a traditional tin, but you gotta start somewhere), I would eat again 5 Sardines. (The sodium content is outrageous for this tin)

SULTAN: IN OLIVE OIL WITH CHILI PEPPERS

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
Calories- 220
Calorie from fat- 170
Total Fat-19g
Sat. Fat- 19g
Cholesterol- 25mg
Sodium- 260mg
Protein- 10g

PRODUCT OF: 
Morocco

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Olive Oil, Chillies

PRICE:
1.49

OVERALL:
A very unique aroma upon opening, almost a burnt rubber aroma. Three plump, scaled fish to the tin. Heat is detectable in this tin. A roe-filled fish, Roe is a very dry, gritty texture. Chilli pods are large in this tin; one pod is almost the length of the sardines. Scales are very noticeable in this tin. The fish possess an almost sweet after the tone to them. A bitter taste hits you while eating.

Further, inspection shows these fish were not purged well. Contents remain inside., giving it a sour taste. A nice heat. I probably would not eat again. 1 Sardine.

SULTAN: WITH TOMATO SAUCE AND HOT PEPPERS

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

Calories- 110
Calorie from fat- 60
Total Fat-7g
Sat. Fat- 3.5g
Cholesterol- 35mg
Sodium- 280mg
Protein- 11g


PRODUCT OF: 
Morocco

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Tomato Sauce, Hot Peppers

PRICE:
1.69

OVERALL:
A deep tomato aroma when opened. Three plump, scaled fish to the tin. The first bite was a Roe-filled fish that was grainy, innards full of green goodness  Scales are not too noticeable other than visual. No heat is detected, chili pod is present. A really bland tin of fish does not hold up on flavor by itself. Not a tin to eat alone, on toast or a dish perhaps. I may would eat again. 1 1/2 Sardine

ADRIATIC SEA- 83

ADRIATIC SEA: IN OIL WITH LEMON

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
Calories- 322
Total Fat- 29g
Sat. Fat- 5,0 g
Cholesterol- 85 mg

PRODUCT OF: 
Croatia

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines (Sardina Pilchardus) Oil, Salt, lemon

PRICE:
1.99

OVERALL:
Strong oil, lemon flavor aroma is very prominent when tin was opened  Five fish to the tin, all posses their scales. Scales are not noticeable to a roe-filled fish. The lemon flavor is very evident; a slice from the side of lemon with peel and another slice for good measure. The lemon adds a good balance doesn't overpower the fish. Not spiny, no fishy taste or after taste. I would eat again. 4 Sardines.

KALLONI- 82

KALLONI: PIQUANT

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
serving size-5
Calories- 15
Total Fat- 1.5g
Protein- 4g

PRODUCT OF: 
Greece

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Vegetable Oil, Salt, Chili Peppers


PRICE:
1.99

OVERALL:
( On the back of the box, it reads, Product of Greece -sterilized. As opposed to not sterilized? Would they taste different? )A very faint oil aroma when tin was popped. Nine fish to the tin, with a dark chili. The fish has patches of scales. Not a strong-tasting fish, nor spiny. A bit salty, chili heat is almost undetectable. The fish does not hold its shape while removed from the tin. No fishy aftertaste. I would eat again. 4 Sardines.

JOSE GOURMET -81

JOSE GOURMET: IN TOMATO SAUCE

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
Calories- 220
Protein- 19g
Fat- 16g
Cholesterol- 53mg
Sodium- 0,22g
Calcium- 416mg

PRODUCT OF: 
Portugal

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Tomato, Salt

PRICE:

OVERALL:
Love the art to these tins; the art is what caught my eye on these. I'm sure I paid double for what they generally go for. These are distributed by Jose Gourmet; each tin packaging of their canned foods has a separate piece of art drawn for the cover.

 Here is the description of this tin.
A certain sardine wanted to transform itself into a tomato. The transformation was done, however it lost its entire aroma and did not find its red and plain appearance to be very charming. So it decided to go back to its original form and invited the tomato over to converse: conversation about conservation.

 Illustration Marta Madureira

Upon opening the tin, I was disappointed upon first look; I thought they were like your typical scaled sardines you find from Portugal; I was wrong. A slight fishy tomato aroma upon opening, three large-scaled fish to the tin, the scales are not noticeable at all; salt is prominent yet not too overpowering. A very meaty fish, a nice texture, the sauce has an excellent flavor, good consistency,  the sauce really compliments the fish. No fishy taste or after taste. A mild tasting fish, A delightfully surprising good tin of fish. They leave you craving more. I would and will eat again. Just have to locate some more now. If you know where these can be ordered or found in the states, drop me a line. 5 sardines.

JOSE GOURMET: IN OLIVE OIL WITH LEMON

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
Calories- 249
Protein- 24g
Fat- 17g
Cholesterol- 60mg
Sodium- .37g
Calcium- 376mg

PRODUCT OF: 
Portugal

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Olive Oil, Lemon, Salt

PRICE:

OVERALL:
 Here is the description of this tin.

A lemon and a sardine fell in love. She would visit him on land, and he would go see her at sea. Passion rhymes with sardine and lemon. And it is proven that sardine is good for the heart…one that is passionate.

 Illustration Inês Oliveira

A very faint lemon aroma upon opening. Three large scaled sardines to the tin. Scales are not noticeable. A very meaty fish. A very light lemon flavor to the fish, not overpowering, is a nice compliment. A perfect textured fish. No fishy taste or after taste. Not a spiny fish at all. A clean-tasting fish. This tin leaves you craving more. I would and will eat again. 5 strong sardines.






JOSE GOURMET: IN EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
Calories- 263KCAL
Protein- 24g
Fat- 19g
Cholesterol- 60mg
Sodium- 0,23g
Calcium- 376mg

PRODUCT OF: 
Portugal

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Salt

PRICE:

OVERALL:
Faint oil aroma upon opening, three fish to this tin. (4 average) A soft textured fish. Oil does not overpower the fish. A clean-tasting fish. What patches of scales are left on the fish are not noticeable. A mild-tasting fish. Would eat again. 4 1/2 sardines.

JOSE GOURMET:

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
Calories- 251
Protein- 24g
Fat- 19g
Cholesterol- 60mg
Sodium- 1,4g
Calcium- 376mg

PRODUCT OF: 
Portugal

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Extra Virgin Olive Oil,  Salt

PRICE:

OVERALL:
Faint oil aroma upon opening. Six little fish to the tin. A great-tasting mild oil. Fish has a medium texture. A flavorful little fish. No strong flavors. A clean-tasting fish. An outstanding balance of flavors. 5 Sardines.

JOSE GOURMET:

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
Calories- 251
Protein- 20g
Fat- 19g
Cholesterol- 57mg
Sodium- 0,56g
Calcium- 370mg

PRODUCT OF: 
Portugal

INGREDIENTS:
Small Sardines, Sunflower Oil, Red Pepper, Carrot, Cucumber, Laurel, Clove, Salt

PRICE:

OVERALL:
A peppery aroma upon opening. Four fish to the tin. A soft textured fish. A sound balance of flavors to this tin. A subtle heat slowly creeps up while eating. A clean-tasting fish tin leaves you wanting more. 5 Sardines.

So what do you do with the box tops? You turn them into Sardine decor. 

ISLANDS FINEST- 80

ISLANDS FINEST: SMOKED IN SOYBEAN OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
N/A

PRODUCT OF: 
Thailand

INGREDIENTS:
Soybean oil, Salt, Smoked Flavor

PRICE:
.69-1.00

OVERALL:

 (Islands finest? Must be from New Moore Island) An intense smoke aroma upon opening, almost an imitation bacon bit aroma. "Scary" A very messy appearance  Appears to be four fish to the tin, with a pile of scales and bones piled in the corner of the tin. Looks as if a seagull has regurgitated into the tin. The fish just crumbles while removed from the tin. Smoke flavor taste, not too strong. The fish has a bad texture and almost gritty quality to it. It's almost mush quality; these had to of been made for a spread or just to make a $. No fishy taste, only a slight smoke after taste. I would not eat again. No Sardines.