Jumbo-272

JUMBO: IN ZONNEBLOEMOLIE

APPEARANCE:

 NUTRITION:
Calories- 
Fat- 
Protein- 
Sodium- 
Cholesterol- 


PRODUCT OF:
Netherlands


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Zonneblomolie





OVERALL:

A faint sardine aroma upon opening. Five pretty fish to the tin: a medium-textured fish, oil flavor almost overpowers the fish, and a faint oil aftertaste is detectable. The fish is a tad chewy. 2 1/2 Sardines.

Briosa-266

BRIOSA: SKINLESS & BONELESS IN OLIVE OIL

APPEARENCE:
 NUTRITION:
Calories- 
Fat- 
Protein- 
Sodium- 
Cholesterol- 


PRODUCT OF:
Portugal


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Olive oil





OVERALL:

A faint oil aroma upon opening. Five plump, loosely packed fish to the tin. A mild-tasting fish. Yet, it possesses a nice flavor. It's a bit on the dry side, not overly dry as some skinless and boneless can be. Clean-tasting fish with no intense flavors or aftertaste. The oil compliments the fish without overpowering it. This tin would be a great one to introduce to someone hesitant about sardines. 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

Yurrita-209

 YURRITA: IN OLIVE OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

Calories- 223 kcal
Fat Cal- 
Total Fat- 15g
Sat Fat- 3,9g

Protein- 22g

Cholesterol- 

Sodium- 1,2g

PRODUCT OF:

Spain

INGREDIENTS:

Sardines, Olive Oil, Salt

OVERALL:

A subtle, almost undetectable oil aroma upon opening. Eleven fish to the tin. A firm-textured fish. A clean-tasting fish, no strong flavors or aftertaste. Holds their shape well while removing from tin. Oil does not overpower the fish. This tin is truly an eat-alone tin; no bread or crackers are required for this tin. I will eat again. 5 sardines.

Ortiz-202

ORTIZ: IN OLIVE OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

Serv. Size: two pieces 

Calories- 84
Fat Cal- 43
Total Fat- 5g
Sat Fat- 1g

Protein- 10g

Cholesterol- 24mg

Sodium- 304mg

PRODUCT OF:

Spain


INGREDIENTS:

Sardines, Olive Oil, Salt

OVERALL:

Five beautiful, plump fish. A nice faint oil aroma upon opening. Nothing but the flavor on the first bite. A mild-tasting fish, no strong flavors, no after-taste from the fish or oil. Fish holds its shaping excellent. Not a spiny fish; fish is an attractive fish all the way around, with no patches of skin or fish missing. A medium-textured fish. Would eat again. 5 Sardines

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