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. 

NORTHERN CATCH- IN SPRING WATER-2022
NORTHERN CATCH- IN HOT SAUCE-2022
NORTHERN CATCH- IN SOYBEAN OIL-2022
NORTHERN CATCH- IN MUSTARD-2022

Northern Catch- 2011

Great value -201

 GREAT VALUE: IN LOUISIANA-STYLE HOT SAUCE

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

Calories-
Fat Cal-
Total Fat-
Sat Fat-

Protein- 

Cholesterol- 

Sodium- 

PRODUCT OF:
Thailand

INGREDIENTS:

Sardines, Water, Maltodextrin, Acetic Acid, Salt, Paprika, Modified Corn Starch, Spice. Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 80, Caramel Color, Tricalcium Phosphate)


PRICE: .89


OVERALL:

A faint hot sauce aroma upon opening. Nine little fish to the tin. A medium-textured fish. The sauce lets itself known on the first bite; it actually has a mild heat. No strong flavors or aftertaste. The hot sauce flavor and heat stick around for a few seconds or so. Not a spiny fish, no scales detected. I would eat again. 3 sardines.

 GREAT VALUE: IN LOUISIANA, HOT SAUCE

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

serv. 1 piece drained

Calories-
Fat Cal-
Total Fat-
Sat Fat-

Protein- 

Cholesterol- 

Sodium- 

PRODUCT OF:
Thailand


INGREDIENTS:

Sardines, Chili Paste (water, maltodextrin, acetic acid, salt, paprika, modified corn starch, spice. xanthan gum, polysorbate 80, caramel color, tricalcium phosphate)


PRICE: .89


OVERALL:

No strong aroma upon opening. Five medium fish to the tin. A firm-textured fish. A meaty fish, no strong fish taste or after taste. Hot sauce does not entirely overpower fish, a mild flavor-tasting hot sauce. I would eat again. 3 sardines

 GREAT VALUE: IN OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

serv. 1 piece drained

Calories-
Fat Cal-
Total Fat-
Sat Fat-

Protein- 

Cholesterol- 

Sodium- 

PRODUCT OF:
Thailand


INGREDIENTS:

Sardines, Soybean oil, Water, Salt, Natural Smoke flavor


PRICE: .89


OVERALL:

A faint smoke aroma upon opening. Five good-looking, uniformed fish to the tin. A firm fish, the smoke flavor hits you on the first bite, does not overpower the fish. Not a spiny fish, a clean-tasting fish. I'm pleasantly surprised, no fishy taste or after taste. The only aftertaste I detect is the smoke flavoring. 3 sardines. Would eat again. 

 GREAT VALUE: IN OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

serv. 1 piece drained

Calories-
Fat Cal-
Total Fat-
Sat Fat-

Protein- 

Cholesterol- 

Sodium- 

PRODUCT OF:
Thailand


INGREDIENTS:

Sardines, Soybean oil, Water, Salt, Natural Smoke flavor


PRICE: .89


OVERALL:

A faint smoke aroma upon opening. Eight fish to the tin. A soft textured fish, not much flavor to this tin of fish. A mild-tasting fish with no strong fish flavor or aftertaste. Spines are not noticeable. May would eat again. 2 1/2 sardines. 

 GREAT VALUE: IN WATER

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

serv. 1 piece drained

Calories-
Fat Cal-
Total Fat-
Sat Fat-

Protein- 

Cholesterol- 

Sodium- 

PRODUCT OF:
Thailand


INGREDIENTS:

Sardines, Water, Salt

PRICE: .89


OVERALL:

No strong aroma upon opening. Not as visually appealing as the other tins. Nine fish to the tin. A firm fish, a dry fish. Not spiny, no strong fish flavor or after taste. A mild-tasting fish with hints of bitterness after taste. Almost to the point of being bland. 1 1/2 Sardines may eat again

 GREAT VALUE: IN WATER

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

serv. 1 piece drained

Calories-
Fat Cal-
Total Fat-
Sat Fat-

Protein- 

Cholesterol- 

Sodium- 

PRODUCT OF:
Thailand


INGREDIENTS:

Sardines, Water, Salt


PRICE: .89


OVERALL:

A faint fish aroma upon opening. Almost reminds me of a canned tuna aroma. Five fish to the tin. A medium-textured fish. A spiny fish, spines are noticeable. No strong flavors or aftertaste. I would eat again. 2  sardines. 

 

Even though both tins are Great Value brands, both are a product of Thailand, and both can be found sharing the same shelf at the market; the tins with the double green fish art is the better tin of fish of the two labels. 

Saupiquet -155

SAUPIQUET: IN OLIVE OIL 

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
Energy- 901kj/216 kcal
Protein- 21g



PRODUCT OF:
France


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Olives, Salt


PRICE:
Thanks to Sardine Eater Eric G for this tin!


OVERALL:
Several fillets to the tin. No aroma upon opening. Fillets are not dry; olive oil and Olives add a good balance of flavor to the fillets. A medium-textured fish. I ate the entire tin with no side items. A good tin. I would eat again. 5 Sardines A nice bit of history- CLICK HERE.

PAMPA- 33

PAMPA: IN OIL LIGHTLY SMOKED


APPEARANCE:



NUTRITION:
Calories- 90
Fat Calories- 40
Total Fat- 4.5g
Sat. Fat- 1g
Trans Fat- 0g
Cholesterol- 40mg
Sodium- 220mg
Protein- 12g

PRODUCT OF:
Thailand


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Soybean Oil, Smoked Flavor, Vegetable broth, Sugar, Salt, Guar Gum

PRICE: 1.00

OVERALL:
Here's another tin that says "Wild Caught" I can't help but laugh when I see this on the packaging. Smokey aroma very prominent upon opening, five loosely packed fish to the tin. The fish are a little on the soft side. The smoke flavor really overpowers the fish. A fishy after-taste attempts to be known but is held at bay by the smoke flavor. A bitter, almost off-putting after taste. Would not eat again. No Sardines




PAMPA: IN MUSTARD SAUCE



APPEARANCE:



NUTRITION:
Calories- 180
Fat Calories- 90
Total Fat- 10g
Sat Fat- 2g
Cholesterol- 70mg
Sodium- 490
Total Carb- 2g
Protein- 20g

PRODUCT OF:
Thailand


INGREDIENTS:
Water, Mustard Cream, Vinegar, Salt, Mustard Powder, Sugar, Wasabi powder, Monosodium Glutamate, Modified Starch, Guar Gum, Chili Powder, Turmeric, Citric Acid


PRICE: 1.00

OVERALL:
No aroma upon opening. Four medium sizes loosely packed fish to the tin. The sauce has a very watery consistency. A very spiny fish, the fish does not have a good texture. Almost a rubbery, mushy texture. The sauce is not flavorful at all. Would not eat again. No sardines.




PAMPA: IN LOUISIANA, HOT SAUCE


APPEARANCE:



NUTRITION:
Calories- 110
Calories from fat- 20
Total Fat- 2.5
Sat Fat- 1g
Cholesterol- 75mg
Sodium- 490
Total Carbs- 2g
Protein- 20g

PRODUCT OF:
Thailand


INGREDIENTS:
Water, Sugar, Salt, Modified Starch, Sunflower Oil, Chili Powder, Guar Gum, Bay leaf powder, Cantha Xanthin

PRICE: 1.00

OVERALL:
Three large, loosely packed fish to the tin. No aroma upon opening, Hot sauce is very watery. One fish still possessed patches of scales. Fish very spiny. They are a little on the tough, chewy side. The sauce has a little heat present. Not too fond of this tin. Would not eat again. No sardines.




PAMPA: IN BRINE

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
Calories- 120
Fat Calories- 60
Total Fat- 7g
Sat Fat- 1.5g
Cholesterol- 45mg
Sodium- 510MG
Total Carb- 0g
Protein- 14g

PRODUCT OF:
China


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Water, Salt

PRICE: 1.00

OVERALL:
A fishy aroma upon opening. Two and a half large fish to the tin. A very meaty fish. A strong bitter, almost burnt taste to the fish. A strong after taste, not a fish one, but more of a cleaning agent taste. Almost a burning sensation. Would not eat again.  No Sardines

BULLDOG- 12

BULLDOG



BULLDOG-IN HOT SAUCE





APPEARANCE:



NUTRITION:
Calories 242g
Calories from fat 194g
Total Fat 22g
Saturated fat 3g
Cholesterol 38mg
Sodium 56mg
Total Carbohydrates 2g
Protein 10g
Vitamin A 5%
Vitamin C 6%
Calcium 2%
Iron 4%



PRODUCT OF: THAILAND


INGREDIENTS:
Water, salt, distilled vinegar, maltodextrin, modified starch, MSG, xanthan gum, paprika oleoresin, white pepper powder, mashed chili, spice, vegetable broth, soybean oil, Cayenne powder




PRICE:.65

OVERALL:
No aroma upon opening; it looks appealing, five to a can. Semi-firm fish, pepper, and vinegar hit you on the first bite, nice.
Good taste to the sauce, just a tad on the sour side, has some heat slightly to it. Not overpowering. Would get it again for the price.
3 sardines








BULLDOG-IN WATER


APPEARANCE:


NUTRITION:
Calories 129g
Calories from fat 77g
Total Fat 9g
Saturated fat 2g
Cholesterol 51mg
Sodium 71mg
Protein 13g
Vitamin A 1%
Calcium 3%
Iron 4%


PRODUCT OF: THAILAND

INGREDIENTS:
sardines, water, salt


PRICE: .65

OVERALL:
Not very pretty, four to a can, slight fishy odor upon opening. Slightly firm fish yet a very mild tasting fish. Would probably eat again, but perhaps on a sandwich next time. Two sardines.






BULLDOG-IN MUSTARD SAUCE

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
Calories  309g                           
Calories from fat  212g               
Total Fat  24g                    
Saturated fat  3g                 
Trans fat  0g                             
Cholesterol  45mg              
Sodium  192mg                    
Total Carbohydrates  12g     
Fiber  0g                                   
Sugars  10g                              
Protein  12g                       



PRODUCT OF: THAILAND


INGREDIENTS:
 Water, distilled vinegar, mustard powder, maltodextrin, DE 8-12, tapfil-8, citric acid, guar gum, turmeric oleoresin,  MSG, xantham gum, chili powder, white pepper powder, salt




PRICE:.1.00

OVERALL:
A mustard fish aroma upon opening. Three very loosed packed fish to the tin. A dry fish, a very mild mustard sauce. The fish are a tad spiny, a very processed-tasting fish. I may eat again, but with all the additives, I probably won't. 2 sardines.

BULLDOG: IN SOYBEAN OIL

APPEARANCE:

                           

NUTRITION:
Calories  293                      
Calories from fat  247          
Total Fat  16g                  
Saturated fat  3g              
Trans fat  0g                      
Cholesterol  45mg            
Sodium  62mg                    
Total Carbohydrates  2g      
Fiber  0g                            
Sugars  0g                         
Protein  11g                        




PRODUCT OF:
THAILAND

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, soybean 
oil, salt

PRICE:.1.00

OVERALL:
A smokey aroma upon opening. Four fish to the tin. A firm textured fish; the texture is almost on the verge of having a chewy consistency. Not a spiny fish, no strong taste or after. The smoke flavor is detectable 9 not overpowering) I would eat again. 3 1/2 sardines

Chicken of the Sea- 8

CHICKEN OF THE SEA: IN OIL LIGHTLY SMOKED



APPEARANCE:


NUTRITION:
Calories from Fat 130
Calories 190
Total Fat 14g
Saturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 45mg
Sodium 430mg
Total Carbohydrate 2g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 0g
Protein 12g
Calcium 20%
Iron 4%



PRODUCT OF: THAILAND


INGREDIENTS:
Smoked Sardines, soybean oil, salt, smoke flavor

PRICE:.99



OVERALL:

A strong smoke aroma hits you upon opening—a firm-textured fish, four fish to the tin. Smoke flavor completely over-powers the fish, a dry fish. Two sardines.


CHICKEN OF THE SEA: IN MUSTARD





APPEARANCE:



NUTRITION:

Calories: 130.00
Calories from Fat: 50
Total Fat: 6.00 g.
Saturated Fat: 3.00 g.
Cholesterol: 60.00 mg.
Sodium: 410.00 mg.
Total Carbohydrates: 3.00 g.
Dietary Fiber: 1 g.
Sugars: 1 g.
Protein: 17.00 g.
Calcium: 30 %
Iron: 6 %


PRODUCT OF: THAILAND


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, mustard sauce, water, mustard powder, vinegar, maltodextrin, modified starch, citric acid, guar gum, spices, monosodium glutamate, turmeric, oleoresin xanthan gum, chili powder, salt



PRICE:.99



OVERALL:
Four fish to the tin. One large one, two med, and one small. (What a variety). Appearance is a little off-putting; mustard sauce floating on oil in the tin. No aroma when opened. A soft fish almost dissolves in your mouth. A fishy after-taste. Wouldn't buy it again. An unpleasant lingering after taste. Give these one sardine.







CHICKEN OF THE SEA: IN LOUISIANNA HOT SAUCE




APPEARANCE:




NUTRITION:
Calories: 120.00
Calories from Fat: 30
Total Fat: 3.00 g.
Saturated Fat: 1.00 g.
Cholesterol: 70.00 mg.
Sodium: 430.00 mg.
Total Carbohydrates: 3.00 g.
Dietary Fiber: 1 g.
Sugars: 0 g.
Protein: 19.00 g.
Vitamin A: 0 %
Vitamin C: 0 %
Calcium: 40 %
Iron: 6 %


PRODUCT OF: THAILAND

INGREDIENTS:
water, distilled vinegar, maltodextrin, cayenne pepper, soybean oil, modified starch, salt, paprika, oleoresin, monosodium glutamate, spices, xantham gum, natural color and flavor, dehydrated vegetable powder


PRICE:.99


OVERALL:
Three to a can, fish semi-firm, hot sauce a little off-putting, twangy vinegar-based. (not a good vinegar base)
half a sardine, mostly based on the sauce.





CHICKEN OF THE SEA: IN WATER


APPEARANCE:




NUTRITION:
Calories: 90.00
Calories from Fat: 20
Total Fat: 2.00 g.
Saturated Fat: 1.00 g.
Cholesterol: 70.00 mg.
Sodium: 370.00 mg.
Total Carbohydrates: 0.00 g.
Dietary Fiber: 0 g.
Sugars: 0 g.
Protein: 17.00 g.
Vitamin A: 0 %
Vitamin C: 0 %
Calcium: 50 %
Iron: 6 %


PRODUCT OF: THAILAND

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, water, salt

PRICE:.99

OVERALL:
Not pretty at all, four to a can. Firm fish. Almost has a canned tuna taste...slightly—no fishy taste or after taste.
I give it a strong two.



CHICKEN OF THE SEA:MEDITERRANEAN STYLE ONE LAYER


APPEARANCE:


NUTRITION:
Calories- 150
Fat Cal- 100
Total Fat- 11g
Sat. Fat- 2.5g
Cholest- 100mg
Sodium- 340mg
Protein- 14g


PRODUCT OF:
Poland

INGREDIENTS:
Brisling Sardines, Olive Oil, Black Olives, Sunflower Oil, Garlic Powder, Red Bell Pepper, Salt, Natural Smoked Flavor.

PRICE:
2.50

OVERALL:
A Pleasant aroma upon opening, fish posses a decent texture, a very seasoned tin of fish. Garlic is very detectable. Not spiny at all. Sixteen fish to the tin. Other than being a tad too salty for me, this is a good tin. Chicken of the sea is moving up. I'll give the guys 4 strong sardines. No more, based on the salty factor.




CHICKEN OF THE SEA: PREMIUM SELECT


APPEARANCE:


NUTRITION:
Calories- 160
Total Fat- 11g
Sat. Fat- 2.5g
Cholest.- 100mg
Sodium- 340
Protein- 14g

PRODUCT OF:
Poland

INGREDIENTS:
Bristling Sardines, Olive Oil, Salt, Natural Smoked Flavor

PRICE:
2.50

OVERALL:
A very mild aroma upon popping. A very attractive tin of fish. They have good texture, All possess their tails—a very good tin of fish. My only dislike is all the sodium. A very salty tin of fish. A strong 4 1/2. Only because of the saltiness of these guys, they don't get a five.






CHICKEN OF THE SEA: SKINLESS & BONELESS IN OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
N/A



PRODUCT OF:
Thailand


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Soybean Oil, Water, Salt

PRICE:
1.40

OVERALL:
Skinless and Boneless should be used lightly here—full of bones and patches of skin. The texture is as if you are chewing on rubber. The taste is not much better, almost like eating dry-rotted rubber. Not a tin I would ever consider eating again. I've still not figured out what happened to chicken of the sea. No sardines.

Revisit 2017

CHICKEN OF THE SEA: IN OIL LIGHTLY SMOKED

 APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
N/A



PRODUCT OF:
Poland


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Soybean Oil, Water, Salt, Smoke Flavor

PRICE:
.99


OVERALL:
A faint oil/smoke aroma upon opening. Four medium, plump fish to the tin. A medium-textured fish. The smoke flavor is detectable; smoke flavor does not overpower the fish.; nor does it take your breath away. Salt is detectable. A god cheap tin of fish. 4 Sardines.

CHICKEN OF THE SEA: IN WATER

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
N/A



PRODUCT OF:
Poland


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines,  Water, Salt

PRICE:
.99

OVERALL:
A slight fish aroma upon opening. Four medium fish (that fills) to the tin. A soft textured fish. No strong taste or after. A neutral-tasting fish (a blank canvas) Would pair well and take on whatever flavors and or sauces you added to it. 3 1/2 sardines. (due to the softness) Would eat again. (for .99, I will)

CHICKEN OF THE SEA: SRIRACHA

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
N/A



PRODUCT OF:
Thailand


INGREDIENTS:


PRICE:
.99

OVERALL:

A faint spice aroma upon opening, a medium heat hits you on the first bite. Four fish to the tin, a medium textured fish, nop strong flavors or after, all I can taste is the sauce overpowering the fish. not a sprint fish. I would eat gain 3 1/2 Sardines.

CHICKEN OF THE SEA: MEDITERRANEAN STYLE  6/6/2021

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
N/A



PRODUCT OF:
Poland


INGREDIENTS:

Sardines, Soybean Oil, Sliced Black Olives, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Red Bell Peppers, Herbs of Provence, Salt, Smoke Flavor, Garlic


PRICE:
.89

OVERALL:

Three fish to the tin, A subtle olive aroma upon opening (not as visibly appealing as their older version of Mediterranian style), A medium textured fish, holds its shape well while removing from tin. A bland fish, nothing really pops with this tin; the flavor of the oil and spices taste as if they've been greatly diluted of flavor. Not a spiny fish. I wouldn't eat again. 1 Sardine

CHICKEN OF THE SEA: IN LEMON & EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL 6/6/2021

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
N/A



PRODUCT OF:
Poland


INGREDIENTS:

Sardines, extra virgin olive oil, spirit vinegar, salt, lemon flavor, smoke flavor


PRICE:
.89

OVERALL:

A strong lemon aroma upon opening, A soft textured fish, almost to the point of being mushy. fifteen fish to the tin, fifteen assorted size fish! A sardine variety pack, large, medium, small, extra small. No strong flavors, no prominent lemon flavor; the lemon flavor is almost undetectable. No aftertaste, not a spiny fish. For the price, I would eat again. 

31/2 Sardines