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Friday, April 1, 2022

Varina- 239

 


VARINA: IN MINT OLIVE OIL WITH GREEN CARDAMON AND PIRI-PIRI





APPEARANCE:



NUTRITION: 

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


PRODUCT OF:

PORTUGAL

INGREDIENTS:
Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Mint, Green Cardamon, and Salt

OVERALL:
A faint oil aroma upon popping. Four tightly packed, plump fish to the tin. Cardamon hits you on the first bite, flavor of the mint slowly creeps up on you. A medium-textured fish. Scales are not noticeable, not spiny. Pepper flavor lingers around a tad bit. An interesting combo of flavors. A clean-tasting fish with no strong flavors or aftertaste. Four Sardines





(SARDINA PILCHARDS WALSAUM UM)


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. 











Tuesday, August 15, 2017

Peixeira- 191




PEIXEIRA: IN VEGETABLE OIL



APPEARANCE:
NUTRITION:
serv. 1
Calories-262 kcal
Total Fat- 20g
Sat Fat-3,7 g
Protein- 20 G
Sodium- 1,0 g


PRODUCT OF: 
Portugal

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Sunflower Oil, Salt

PRICE:


OVERALL:
An oil aroma upon opening. Five medium fish to the tin. A soft textured fish holds its shape well. Salt hits you on the first bite, followed by a subtle oil flavor. Not a spiny fish, no fishy taste or after. 4 sardines.










PEIXEIRA: IN SPICY VEGETABLE OIL



APPEARANCE:
NUTRITION:
serv. 1
Calories-275 kcal
Total Fat- 21g
Sat Fat-3,8 g
Protein- 21G
Sodium- 1,4 g


PRODUCT OF: 
Spain

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Virgin Organic Olive Oil, Piri-Piri, Salt

PRICE:


OVERALL:
A subtle oil aroma upon opening. A lovely hue to the oil, Four medium, scaled fish to the tin. A soft textured fish. Salt attempts to make an appearance, it is suddenly knocked back by a fast creeping heat. A nice heat to the tin; heat is throughout all the fish. Not a spiny fish, scales not noticeable, no strong flavors or after. A nice lingering heat. 4 1/2 sardines.










PEIXEIRA: IN TOMATO





APPEARANCE:
NUTRITION:
serv. 1
Calories-173 kcal
Total Fat- 10g
Sat Fat-3,0g
Protein- 19G
Sodium- 0,90 g


PRODUCT OF: 
Portugal

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Water, Tomato Concentrate, Sunflower Oil, Salt

PRICE:


OVERALL:
No aroma upon opening. Two large fish to the tin. A soft textured fish. Not a spiny fish. A watery sauce, A mild fish, the sauce has little flavor. No strong fish flavor or after. A clean-tasting fish. 3 1/2 Sardines

Monday, July 25, 2016

Kroger- 168

KROGER: SKINLESS & BONELESS IN SOYBEAN OIL




 APPEARANCE:


NUTRITION:
serv. 2
Calories- 120
Fat Calories- 60
Total Fat- 7g
Sat. Fat- 1.5g
Cholest. 20mg
Sodium- 350mg
Protein- 13g


PRODUCT OF:
Morocco

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Soybean Oil, Salt

PRICE:


OVERALL:
Three plump fish to the tin. No aroma upon opening. Oil flavor hits you on first bite, a slightly dry fish. No strong flavors or aftertaste. A meaty fish, a tuna consistency to it for you Sardine Eater curious. I would eat again. 3 1/2 Sardines.







KROGER: SKINLESS & BONELESS IN SOYBEAN OIL

Revisit 4/2021

APPEARANCE:





 NUTRITION:
serv. 2
Calories- 120
Fat Calories- 60
Total Fat- 7g
Sat. Fat- 1.5g
Cholest. 20mg
Sodium- 350mg
Protein- 13g


PRODUCT OF:
Morocco

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Soybean Oil, Salt

PRICE:


OVERALL:
Six fish to the tin, faint oil aroma upon ope




Monday, February 8, 2016

Mega -154


MEGA: IN TOMATO SAUCE WITH CHILI




APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
Calories- 50
Total fat- 2g
Cholesterol- 21mg
Sodium- 300mg
Sugar- 1g
Protein- 6g

PRODUCT OF:
Philippines


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Tomato Paste, Iodized Salt, Spices, Chili


PRICE:
.89


OVERALL:
A sweet tomato aroma upon opening. Three plump fish to the can. A firm-textured fish, a nice heat is present, heat is impressive. Sardines do have a fish taste and after. Tomato sauce is a bit thin but does not lack flavor. I may eat again. not alone. 1 1/2 Sardines.





MEGA: HOT, SPANISH STYLE





APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
Calories- 90
Total fat- 4g
Cholesterol- 25mg
Sodium- 320mg
Sugar- 1g
Protein- 11g

PRODUCT OF:
Philippines


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Vegetable Oil, Carrot, Iodized Salt, Spices




PRICE:
.89

OVERALL:
No aroma upon opening. Seven fish to the tin. a medium-textured fish, a flavorful fish. No strong taste or after. Not a spiny fish. Has almost a sweet undertones to it. I would eat again. 2 sardines.