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Monday, August 30, 2021

Zona Ocean- 219


ZONA OCEAN: IN ORGANIC EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL



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 NUTRITION

Varied (2) servings per container

Calories- 130
Fat Cal- 12g
Sat Fat- 2.32g
Protein- 17g
Cholesterol- 55mg
Sodium- 130mg
Sugars- 0


PRODUCT OF:
Spain


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Sea Salt


OVERALL:
Three plump fish to the tin, A subtle, almost undetectable oil aroma upon opening. Fish holds shape well while removing from tin. A medium textured fish, a meaty fish. Scales are present; not detectable. A roe-filled fish, not noticeable. A clean-tasting fish and oil. No strong flavors or after-taste. Oil compliments the fish. This tin leaves you wanting more. 5 Sardines


Saturday, August 14, 2021

Fish Wife- 218



FISH WIFE: IN EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL WITH PRESERVED LEMON


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 NUTRITION


Calories- 200
Fat Cal- 14g
Sat Fat- 3g
Protein- 18g
Cholesterol- 35mg
Sodium- 340mg
Sugars- 0


PRODUCT OF:
Spain


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Preserved Lemon, Salt


OVERALL:
A subtle lemon aroma upon opening. Four plump fish to the tin. Fish hold their shape well; some of the fish possess roe, roe is not noticeable. A mild yet flavorful tin. Lemon does not overpower the fish. A clean-tasting fish. No strong flavors or aftertaste. This tin can carry itself without any crackers, bread, or any medium. The oil is light and clean tasting that compliments the fish well. Would eat again. 5 Sardines










Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Atlantic- 217




ATLANTIC: IN SPRING WATER


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NUTRITION:


Calories- 9okcal
Fat- 3g
Sat Fat- 0,8g
Protein- 15g
Cholesterol- 0g
Sodium- 290mg
Sugars- 0g


PRODUCT OF:
Latvia


INGREDIENTS:
Blanched Sardines, Water, Salt

OVERALL:
A faint, deep, musk/fish aroma upon opening. Six fish to the tin. Fish does not hold their shape well. Sardine flavor is strong on the first bite, with no lingering flavors. A dry textured fish; crumbles while chewing, almost mealy-like. A med-textured fish. That becomes slightly chewy as you finish up, followed by a saltiness making itself known. Not a fav. Maybe good in a dish of sorts. 1 Sardine.,





ATLANTIC: IN HOT SAUCE





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NUTRITION:


Calories- 60kcal
Fat- 2g
Sat Fat- 0,5g
Protein- 9g
Cholesterol- 0g
Sodium- 290mg
Sugars- 0g


PRODUCT OF:
Latvia


INGREDIENTS:
Blanched Sardines, Water, Maltodextrin, Acetic Acid, Salt, Paprika, Modified Cornstarch, Spice Extractives, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 80, Caramel Color

OVERALL:
A faint chili aroma upon opening. A watery flavor hits on the first bite, followed by a slow heat creeping. A nice heat. A medium-textured fish, a bit on the dry side. The sauce becomes vinegary as you eat on. No strong flavor for the fish. Sauce overpowers the fish, the heat lingers. I wouldn't eat again. 2 Sardines










ATLANTIC: IN OLIVE IL




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NUTRITION:


Calories- 130 kcal
Fat- 8g
Sat Fat- 1,3 g
Protein- 14g
Cholesterol- 0g
Sodium- 420mg
Sugars- 0g


PRODUCT OF:
Latvia


INGREDIENTS:
Blanched Sardines, Olive Oil, Salt

OVERALL:
A potent fish aroma upon opening. A soft textured fish; an almost rubbery texture. A bland-tasting fish. No lingering after-taste. A mild fish flavor, not off-putting. A spiny fish. I would not eat again, alone. 1 Sardine          

                                                   


Thrive Market- 216

 

THRIVE MARKET:


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NUTRITION:


Calories- 160
Fat- 11G
Sat Fat- 3G
Protein- 17G
Cholesterol- 35MG
Sodium- 240MG
Sugars- 0


PRODUCT OF:
Thailand



INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Water, Sea Salt, Aqueous Natural Smoke


OVERALL:

A faint oil aroma upon opening. Four plump fish to the tin. A medium textured fish, a roe-filled fish. Taste is neutral, with no strong flavors or after taste. Oil has a watered-down consistency and taste to it. A bland tin of fish, alone. I wouldn't buy again, but I'd eat again. 3 Sardines.


Thursday, August 5, 2021

Zingerman's -215

 

ZINGERMAN'S: IN OLIVE OIL




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NUTRITION:
servings 2 per container
Calories- 143
Fat Cal- 99
Sat Fat-  2.2g
Protein- 14.6g
Cholesterol- 38mg
Sodium- 248mg
Sugars- 0


PRODUCT OF:
Portugal


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Olive Oil, Sea Salt


OVERALL:
The fish aroma hits you upon opening. Six plump, meaty fish to the tin. Scales floating a top. A scale-covered, mushy mess. Sardines are soft, soft to the point of being mushy. Scales are not noticeable while eating,  bland flavor, no strong taste or after. I'm pretty sure these sardines wanted to be a pâté. They would be good as a dip or spread and with an additive. I wouldn't repurchase it. 1 Sardine




ZINGERMAN'S: 2017 VINTAGE IN OLIVE OIL



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NUTRITION:
2 servings per tin
Calories- 143
Fat Cal- 99
Sat Fat- 2.2g
Protein- 14.6g
Cholesterol- 38g
Sodium- 248g
Sugars- 0


PRODUCT OF:
Portugal

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Olive Oil, Sea Salt


OVERALL:
A faint oil/sardine aroma upon opening. Five plump fish to the tin. A soft textured fish, a mild flavor. No intense flavors or aftertaste. Fish does not hold its shape well, falling apart while removing from tin. A clean-tasting fish and oil with a smooth texture. Not a spiny fish. 2017 was a good year.
5 Sardines




ZINGERMAN'S: 2016 VINTAGE IN OLIVE OIL



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NUTRITION:
2 servings per tin
Calories- 143
Fat Cal- 99
Sat Fat- 2.2g
Protein- 14.6g
Cholesterol- 38g
Sodium- 248g
Sugars- 0


PRODUCT OF:
Portugal

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Olive Oil, Sea Salt

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OVERALL:

An oil with a faint sardine aroma upon opening. Three plump fish to the tin. A clean-tasting fish, no bitter flavors. A medium textured fish, a spine fish, spines don't stand out while eating. A roe-filled fish, they are slightly detectable. No strong flavor or after taste. A neutral taste oil does not overpower the fish. If the packaging didn't say "Vintage," I wouldn't have guessed it. Would eat again. 4 1\2 Sardines




ZINGERMAN'S: 2015 VINTAGE IN OLIVE OIL




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NUTRITION:
2 servings per tin
Calories- 143
Fat Cal- 99
Sat Fat- 2.2g
Protein- 14.6g
Cholesterol- 38g
Sodium- 248g
Sugars- 0


PRODUCT OF:
Portugal

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Olive Oil, Sea Salt



OVERALL:
A beautiful golden oil appearance with an oil aroma upon opening. Five fish to the tin. On the first bite, I'm hit with a bitter flavor. A flavor I've not come across in years, I know precisely what that is—lovely partially undigested veggies from the Atlantic. After removing contents (beautiful green hue), fish possess a mild flavor: a medium-textured fish, firmer than I expected, no strong flavors or aftertaste. Tin does possess a more robust fish taste, no strong after taste. 4 1\2 sardines.












ZINGERMAN'S: 2018 VINTAGE IN OLIVE OIL








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NUTRITION:
servings 2 per container
Calories- 143
Fat Cal- 99
Sat Fat-  2.2g
Protein- 14.6g
Cholesterol- 38mg
Sodium- 248mg
Sugars- 0


PRODUCT OF:
Portugal


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Olive Oil, Sea Salt


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