Thursday, March 31, 2022

Varina- 237

 VARINA: IN BASIL OLIVE OIL WITH SWEET CHILI PEPPER AND SPICY SMOKED PAPRIKA




APPEARANCE:


NUTRITION: 

Calories- 200
Fat- 14g
Sat Fat- 2g
Cholesterol- 30mg
Sodium- 340mg
Protein- 19g


PRODUCT OF:

PORTUGAL

INGREDIENTS:
Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Basil, Sweet Chili Pepper, Smoked Paprika, Salt

OVERALL:
No noticeable aroma upon opening. Five medium fish to the tin. A beautiful red hue to the oil. A medium-textured fish. A meaty fish holds its shape well while removed from tin. No strong flavors or after. The flavor blends well with oil and fish. Chilli adds a nice flavor, smoked paprika is subtle. a delicious tin. 5 Sardines. 











Varina- 236

 





VARINA: IN BASIL OLIVE OIL WITH JAMAICA PEPPER AND CINNAMON

APPEARANCE:


NUTRITION: 

Calories- 200
Fat- 14g
Sat Fat- 2g
Cholesterol- 30mg
Sodium- 340mg
Protein- 19g


PRODUCT OF:

PORTUGAL

INGREDIENTS:
Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Basil, Cinnamon, Jamaica Pepper, Salt

OVERALL:
A faint sweet basil aroma upon opening. Three plump, attractive fish to the tin. A faint basil flavor hits you, followed by sweetness from the cinnamon. A medium-textured fish are full of flavor. No strong flavor or after. The flavors are so well balanced in this tin. A delicious tin of fish! 5 Sardines.



Varina- 235

 VARINA: IN LEMON THYME OLIVE OIL





APPEARANCE:


NUTRITION: 

Calories- 200
Fat- 14g
Sat Fat- 2g
Cholesterol- 30mg
Sodium- 340mg
Protein- 19g


PRODUCT OF:

PORTUGAL

INGREDIENTS:
Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Lemon Thyme, Salt

OVERALL:
A faint lemon aroma upon opening. Three plump, tightly packed fish to the tin. A hint of lemon and thyme on the first bite, complementing the fish. Flavors do not overpower the fish in the least; a good balance of flavors, it's as if you've added it yourself. A clean-tasting fish, the oil with thyme and lemon is excellent. The only aftertaste I have is wanting more. I will be eating again. 5 Sardines

Varina- 234

 VARINA: IN OREGANO OLIVE OIL AND CHILI PEPPER




APPEARANCE:


NUTRITION: 

Calories- 200
Fat- 14g
Sat Fat- 2g
Cholesterol- 30mg
Sodium- 340mg
Protein- 19g


PRODUCT OF:

PORTUGAL

INGREDIENTS:
Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Oregano, Chili Pepper, Salt

OVERALL:
No aroma upon opening. Four plump, meaty fish to the tin, a medium-textured fish, A flavorful, clean-tasting fish. The oil with the chili, and oregano, is great. I'd like a bottle of just the oil. Not a spiny fish, no strong flavors or after. Just goodness. 


  1. VARINA- PARSLEY OLIVE OIL & GREEN MINT WITH GREEN CARDAMON AND PINK PEPPER
  2. VARINA- OREGANO OLIVE OIL AND GINGER WITH BLACK PEPPER GRAIN AND CORIANDER
  3. VARINA- MINT OLIVE OIL WITH GREEN CARDAMON AND PIRI-PIRI
  4. VARINA- BASIL OLIVE OIL WITH SWEET CHILI PEPPER & SPICY SMOKED PAPRIKA
  5. VARINA- BASIL OLIVE OIL WITH JAMAICA PEPPER & CINNAMON
  6. VARINA- LEMON THYME OLIVE OIL
  7. VARINA- IN OREGANO OLIVE OIL AND CHILI PEPPER


Sunday, March 27, 2022

Northern Catch- 233

 NORTHERN CATCH: IN SOYBEAN OIL





APPEARANCE:




NUTRITION: 

N\A


PRODUCT OF:

Packed in Poland

INGREDIENTS:
Soybean oil, salt, natural smoke flavoring

OVERALL:
Noticeable fish aroma upon opening.  A messy, packed tin. Roughly twelve fish to the tin. A soft to med textured fish. The smoke flavor is apparent but does not overpower the fish. Not a spiny fish. No strong oil taste or flavor, no lingering after taste. A good tin for .89, would eat again. 3 1\2 Sardines



Northern Catch- 232

 

NORTHERN CATCH: IN SPRING WATER







APPEARANCE:





NUTRITION: 

N/A

PRODUCT OF:

Packed in Poland

INGREDIENTS:
Spring Water, Salt

OVERALL
It looks like a sardine gang fight happened in this tin! No aroma upon opening. No strong flavors, a plain-tasting fish, almost tasteless. A bland water flavor is detected if that's what you would call it. Not spiny, no lingering aftertaste. A bland can of fish would hold whatever sauce you added to it nicely. I wouldn't eat again, alone. 2 1\2 Sardines.


Northern Catch- 231

 NORTHERN CATCH:





APPEARANCE:



 NUTRITION: 


N/A


PRODUCT OF:

Packed in Poland

INGREDIENTS:
Water, maltodextrin, acetic acid, salt, paprika, modified corn starch, spice extractives, xanthan gum, polysorbate 80, caramel color

OVERALL:
Vinegar smell upon opening. An excellent little heat hits you on the first bite. The sauce is a tad on the bitter/sour side. The heat lingers as a
An aftertaste, no fishy taste or after. A medium-textured fish. 3 1/2 sardines. For .89, I'll eat again. 

Saturday, March 26, 2022

Dorita- 230

DORITA: IN VEGETABLE OIL






APPEARANCE:



 NUTRITION: 


KCalories- 266
Fat Cal- 21g
Protein- 18g
Salt- 1g
Sugars- 5g


PRODUCT OF:

Packed in Spain


INGREDIENTS:
Sunflower oil and salt

OVERALL:
Three plump, scaled fish to the tin. Fish are packed with roe, scales, and roe are not noticeable while eating. A firm-textured fish. No strong fish taste or aftertaste. A neutral-tasting oil. Not spiny. A good tin of fish. Will eat again. 4 1\2 Sardines



Friday, March 25, 2022

Poseidon-229

POSEIDON: IN  PURE SPRING WATER







APPEARANCE:



 NUTRITION: 


Calories- 130
Fat Cal- 8g
Protein- 13g
Cholesterol- 160mg
Sodium- 330 mg
Sugars- 0g


PRODUCT OF:

Packed in Poland

INGREDIENTS:
Water, Salt, Smoke Flavor

OVERALL:
A light smoke aroma hits you upon popping. Eleven fish to the tin, A light-tasting fish. The smoke flavor is not overpowering, adds a nice balance to the fish and water. A medium-textured fish. No strong flavors or after taste. 2 Sardines







Northern Catch- 228

NORTHERN CATCH: IN MUSTARD SAUCE





APPEARANCE:

Sprattus Sprattus


 NUTRITION: 

N//A



PRODUCT OF:

Packed in Poland

INGREDIENTS:

Mustard Flour, Acetic Acid, Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Turmeric Spices, Xantham Gum, Extracts of Turmeric



OVERALL:
No strong aroma upon opening. A tin littered with little fish. Mustard flavor hits you on the first bite. after breaking apart the ball of sardines, they possess a med to a soft texture. No strong flavors or after. A mild mustard flavor could use a little zest. Would eat again. 2 1/2 sardines.