Poseidon- 222

POSEIDON: IN CANOLA OIL

APPEARANCE:

 

NUTRITION:

Calories- 260

Fat Cal- 23G

Protein- 13g

Cholesterol- 95mg

Sodium- 3660 mg

Sugars- 0g

PRODUCT OF:

Packed in Poland

INGREDIENTS:

Bristling Sardines, Canola Oil, Salt, Smoke Flavor

OVERALL:

A faint fish aroma upon opening. Eleven fish to the tin. A clean-tasting fish, the smoke flavor is prominent, the smoke flavor does not linger as an aftertaste. A medium to soft textured fish. Oil is not noticeable in the flavor. A simple tin of sardines. 2 1/2 sardines

Poseidon: In Spicy Marinara Sauce

Poseidon: In Mustard

Espinaler -221

 

ESPINALER: BABY SARDINES IN OLIVE OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

Calories- 169

Fat Cal- 10,5g

Protein- 19g

Cholesterol- 85mg

Sodium- 434 mg

Sugars- 0g

PRODUCT OF:

Spain

INGREDIENTS:

Olive Oil, Salt

OVERALL:

A faint sardine aroma upon opening. A tightly packed tin of fish. 20 fish to the tin. Fish hold their shape well, not a spiny fish. A clean-tasting fish with no strong flavors or aftertaste. A lite-tasting oil that compliments the fish and pairs with it instead of competing with the fish for flavor. I will eat again. 5 Sardines. 

Delamaris- 220

 

DEALAMARIS: IN OLIVE OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

Calories- 201

Sat Fat- 2.9g

Protein- 11g

Cholesterol- 15mg

Sodium- 220mg

Sugars- 0g

PRODUCT OF:

Croatia

INGREDIENTS:

Olive Oil, Edible Salt

OVERALL:

A faint oil aroma hits you upon popping. A pretty tin of fish. A soft to medium textured fish does not hold its shape well while removing from tin. Oil flavor is prominent to the fish ratio of flavor. Not a spiny fish, no strong flavors or after. 4 1/2 Sardines.

DELAMARIS: IN SUNFLOWER OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

Calories- 155

Sat Fat- 1.7g

Protein- 9g

Cholesterol- 13mg

Sodium- 391mg

Sugars- 0g

PRODUCT OF:

Croatia

INGREDIENTS:

Sunflower Oil, Edible Salt

OVERALL:

No aroma noticeable when popped. A tin of little pretty fish. Fish hold their shape well, a medium-textured fish No strong flavors or after-taste on the first bite. A clean-tasting fish- oil is light with no overpowering flavors. Not a spiny fish. 5 Sardines. Would eat again!

DELAMARIS: SPICY

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

Calories- 168

Sat Fat- 2.1g 

Protein- 10g

Cholesterol- 11mg

Sodium- 347mg

Sugars- 0g

PRODUCT OF:

Croatia

INGREDIENTS:

Sunflower Oil, Edible Salt, Chili

OVERALL:

Faint oil aroma upon opening. Six fish to the tin. A medium-textured fish. No intense flavors or after-taste. I can not detect any spice in this tin. Oil does not overp[ower the fish. 3 1/2 sardines.

Zona Ocean- 219

ZONA OCEAN: IN ORGANIC EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

APPEARANCE:

 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

Fish Wife- 218

FISH WIFE: IN EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL WITH PRESERVED LEMON

APPEARANCE:

 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

Atlantic- 217

ATLANTIC: IN SPRING WATER

APPEARANCE:

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

APPEARANCE:

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

APPEARANCE:

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:

APPEARANCE:

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.

Zingerman's -215

 

ZINGERMAN'S: IN OLIVE OIL

APPEARANCE:

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

APPEARANCE:

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

APPEARANCE:

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

INGREDIENTS:

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

APPEARANCE:

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

APPEARANCE:

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:

A Fish What...

 

A fish tale!

Sardines, drinks, friends, and fish tales go hand in fin! 

Many of the blogs older Sardine Eaters are aware of the fish tales that go into some posts from time to time. 

For the newer Sardine Eaters, I'll explain a bit. 

In a review, I may post apparent wrong descriptions; the number of fish in the tin will be significantly exaggerated more or less, apparent sauces mix up. e.g., tomato, call it olive oil (I never fish tale about quality or taste). When I'm called on or questioned about the very obvious, the sharp-eyed Sardine Eater receives a tin and sticker.

It's been several years since I've done a fish tale of the sorts; the last fish tale was about Sardine lungs! 

I've carried the fish tale over to social media for the first time. What a response I received. Some were quick on the draw; older readers called me on it quick, even sending screenshots of my own blog. I love the passion of Sardine Eaters! 

For the Sardine Eaters not on social media, here's the fish tale.

INSTAGRAM POST

While canneries do package their tinned fish for other labels, they usually change and or tweak the ingredients a bit. A Brand as Nuri from Conservas Pinhas will not use their brand name for an export with such discrepancies. A label change is all that's occurred. When I first reviewed Nuri in 2014, I received the tins from "Portuguese is Happiness." The old labels and nutrition values were on them then. 

Not all canneries; some commercial canneries will can sardines/products in mass quantity then add a label later. I've been approached many times over the years by said canneries to do a Mouth Full of Sardine label. If I did that, I have a feeling Sardine Eaters from all over would find me and hurl those generic cans at me! But that's another post! 

Congratulations to the sharp-eyed, skeptical, and curious Sardine Eaters that reached out. You'll be receiving a tin and stickers shortly. 

Remember Sardine Eaters, with the uprise in Sardine popularity, new Sardine Eaters, sardine bloggers, reviewers, YouTubers, tiktokers, etc. Research all that you read and see, and most importantly, the taste is subjective! Don't not try a tin, based on someone else's opinion; trying new tins is what being a Sardine Eater is all about! Plus, it gives you great stories to tell, for better or worse!

And most importantly, they're tuna eaters out there pretending to be Sardine Eaters!

Keep popping those tins!