Briosa- 269

BRIOSA: COM PIMENTO ASSADO

 APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

Calories- 
Fat- 
Protein- 
Sodium- 
Cholesterol- 


PRODUCT OF:
Portugal


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Green Peppers, Olive Oil





OVERALL:

A spicy-peppery aroma upon opening. Three plump, large fish to the tin. A medium-soft textured fish. A flavorful tin of fish, not a spicy tin as the aroma would lead you to believe. A clean-tasting fish. It's not spiny nor gritty. no strong aftertaste. Tin only leaves you craving more. 5 Sardines

Briosa-264

BROSA: SPICED SARDINES IN OLIVE OIL

 

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

Calories- 
Fat- 
Protein- 
Sodium- 
Cholesterol- 


PRODUCT OF:
Portugal


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines,





OVERALL:

Three large fish to the tin. A sweet yet peppery aroma upon opening. A medium, almost soft textured fish. A roe-filled fish, the spice is virtually unnoticeable. One chili pod to the tin. A clean-tasting fish, not spiny. No strong aftertaste, A salty tin of fish. 2 1/2 Sardines.

LA SIRENA- 262

 

LA SIRENA: IN SPICY TOMATO SAUCE WITH JALAPENO

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
serv. size 3
Calories- 50
Fat- 2g
Protein- 6g
Sodium- 250
Cholesterol- 35mg


PRODUCT OF:
Thailand


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Water, Tomato Paste, Green Jalapenos, Chili, Sugar, Modified Food Starch, Salt, Guar Gum, and Paprika





OVERALL:

A faint tomato and fish aroma upon popping. Two slices of pepper are present. Three plump to the can. A medium textured fish, with mild flavors, no overpowering fish flavor or sauce. The heat from the peppers gradually hits you followed by the flavor of the tomato sauce. No lingering flavors, but the heat from the peppers do linger afterward. A subtle heat. Fish holds their shape well, not a spiny fish. I would eat again. 3 1/2 Sardines

LA SIRENA

Master- 258

 

MASTER: IN TOMATO SAUCE

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
Cal- 180
Protein- 19g
Total Fat- 8g
Sat Fat- 4.5g
Cholesterol- 25mg
Sodium- 570mg


PRODUCT OF:
Philippines

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Water, Tomato Paste, Modified Starch, Iodized Salt, Sugar, Garlic, Onion

PRICE:

OVERALL:

A mild deep tomato aroma upon opening. Four fish to the tin. A medium consistency to the sauce. A lovely textured fish, medium textured. Not spiny, no strong fish flavor or after. A mild sauce. The first fish was a bit on the plain side. By the second fish, I could detect subtle notes of garlic. A hint of sweetness is detected on the last bite. would eat again. 4  Sardines

Aiko Chan-251

 

AIKO CHAN:  IN SOY SAUCE

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION: 

servings x3

Calories- 140

Total Fat- 11g

Sodium- 220mg

Protein- 8g

Sugar- 2g

PRODUCT OF:

Japan

INGREDIENTS:

Sardines, Sugar, Soysauce

OVERALL:

No aroma upon opening. A mild-flavored fish, from the first bite to last. Seven large loin chunks to the can. No lingering after taste. Not overly sweet or salty as some Japanese tins lean toward. A clean-tasting fish.  A good can of fish. 5 Sardines

1. AIKO CHAN- IN WATER
2. AIKO CHAN- IN SOY SAUCE

Russian Fish World -246

 

RUSSIAN FISH WORLD:

APPEARANCE:

 

NUTRITION: 

Calories- 240kcal

Protein- 19g

PRODUCT OF:

Russia

INGREDIENTS:

(round sardinella, cutting type- pieces) Vegetable oil, salt, sweet pea pepper

OVERALL:

A fish aroma upon opening. Multiplechunks of fish to the can. A medium-textured fish. The flavor of the fish reminds me of a tin of sardines in water more than oil. No fish taste or after. Just a hint of bitterness lets itself known. Not a spiny fish. Oil is neutral and flavorless. 3 1/2 Sardines.

Natural Catch- 244

NATURAL CATCH: LIGHTLY SMOKED IN EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION: 

Calories- 140

Fat- 7g

Sat Fat- 2g

Cholesterol- 55mg

Sodium- 300mg

Protein- 18g

PRODUCT OF:

Caught in the North Pacific- Processed in Vietnam

INGREDIENTS:

organic extra virgin olive oil, Water, Sea salt, Aqueous natural smoke

OVERALL:

Three large fish to the tin. A smoke flavor aroma hits you upon opening. A meaty medium textured fish, with no strong flavors or aftertaste. The smoke flavor Is subtle and does not overpower the fish. Not a spiny fish. oil is neutral. would eat again. 4 1/2 Sardines

 

Serrats- 242

 

SERRATS: IN OLIVE OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION: 

Calories- 102

Fat- 5.5gg

Sat Fat- 1.1g

Cholesterol- .15mg

Sodium- 435mg

Protein- 10g

PRODUCT OF:

Spain

INGREDIENTS:

Small Sardines, Olive Oil, Salt

OVERALL:

A faint Sardine aroma upon opening. Eleven fish to the tin ( I tried four, both my daughters enjoyed the rest!) A firm-textured fish, a mild-flavored fish with no strong flavors, a crisp, clean-tasting fish. These little sardines were in pristine condition; they appeared as if they were tucked in and told a bedtime story! 5 Sardines

Poseidon- 225

 POSEIDON: IN SPICY MARINARA SAUCE

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION: 

Calories- 130

Fat Cal- 7g

Protein- 12g

Cholesterol- 130mg

Sodium- 460 mg

Sugars- 5g

PRODUCT OF:

Packed in Poland

INGREDIENTS:

Bristling Sardines, spicy marinara sauce

OVERALL:

A marinara with a faint fish aroma upon opening. 6 fish to the tin. A mild-flavored sauce, not tangy, spices are nicely balanced in the sauce. No strong flavors or after-taste. A medium-textured fish that's leaning closer to the soft side of medium. Not a spiny fish. No spicy notes were detected in the sauce; perhaps it needed to be heated up. I'm pleasantly surprised with this tin. 5 Sardines.

 POSEIDON: IN MUSTARD

POSEIDON: IN CANOLA OIL

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