Ville Bleue 2019 -267

VILLE BLEUE 2019: IN OLIVE OIL

APPEARANCE:

 NUTRITION:

2 servings per tin
Calories- 210
Fat- 3g
Protein- 10g
Sodium- 240mg
Cholesterol- 20mg


PRODUCT OF:
France


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Salt





OVERALL:

A faint oil aroma upon opening. Five fish to the tin. The texture is a medium consistency, balancing on that soft textured line—a mild yet flavorful tin of fish. The oil compliments the fish nicely, with no lingering aftertaste or green flavor. The lovely first bite you get on the first bite is the same as the last bite you take. Not a spiny, gritty, or dry fish. I Will eat again. 5 Sardines.

Pointe de Penmarc'h- 213

POINTE DE PENMARC'H: IN EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL & SEMI-CONTAINED CITRUS ZEST

 APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

Calories- 929KJ

Fat Cal- 

Sat Fat- 

Protein- 22G

Cholesterol- 

Sodium- 1G

Sugars- 

PRODUCT OF:

France

INGREDIENTS:

Sardines, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, semi-candied Orange Peel

OVERALL:

A faint oil/citrus aroma upon opening. A medium textured fish, a clean-tasting fish. Four fish to the tin. Not a spiny fish. A mild citrus flavor is present, then disappears as quickly as it made itself known, leaving a clean taste. Fish holds shape well. A good tin of fish. 5 Sardines. 

La Douarneniste -212

 La Douarneniste: In Rapeseed Oil

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

Calories- 

Fat Cal- 

Sat Fat- 

Protein- 

Cholesterol- 

Sodium- 

Sugars- 

PRODUCT OF:

France

INGREDIENTS:

Sardines, Rapeseed Oil, Salt

OVERALL:

A faint, almost undetectable oil aroma upon opening. Four fish to the tin.

A firm textured fish holds its shape well. Not a spiny fish, a deep oil flavor hits, a flavorful oil. A clean-tasting fish, a meaty fish, no intense flavors or after-taste. I would and will eat again. 5 Sardines.

Les P'tites Sardines- 199

Les P'tites Sardines: 

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

Calories-
Fat Cal-
Total Fat-
Sat Fat-

Protein- 

Cholesterol- 

Sodium- 

PRODUCT OF:
France



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


PRICE:
 Thanks to Our French Impressions for these tins!


OVERALL:
No strong aroma upon opening, only a mild lemon aroma. Seven little fish to the tin; a firm-textured fish. A very mild tasting fish, clean tasting. No fishy after taste or overpowering lemon flavor, very subtle lemon notes are detected. Not a spiny fish. Would eat again. 5 sardines.

Les P'tites Sardines

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

Calories-
Fat Cal-
Total Fat-
Sat Fat-

Protein- 

Cholesterol- 

Sodium- 

PRODUCT OF:
France

INGREDIENTS:

Sardines. Rapeseed Oil, basic tomato preparation 9.4% (sundried tomatoes, tomato puree, rapeseed and sunflower oil, extra virgin olive oil, Sugar, salt, garlic, herbs, antioxidants: ascorbic acid, acidifier: citric acid) water, white wine vinegar, salt, Sugar, Provence herbs, dehydrated garlic, dehydrated onions.

PRICE:
 Thanks to Our French Impressions for these tins!


OVERALL:

No strong aromas upon opening, seven, tightly packed fish to the tin. A very faint tomato aroma is detectable. A medium textured fish, no strong flavors or aftertaste. A nice balance of flavors from the sauce, no sour-tasting tomato sauce. No strong taste or after taste. Would eat again. 5 sardines

Conserverie Parmenter- 194

CONSERVERIE PARMENTIER: IN EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

serv. 1

Calories-229 kcal
Total Fat- 15g
Protein- 23,5 G

Sodium- 1,0 g

PRODUCT OF: 

France

INGREDIENTS:

Sardines, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Salt

PRICE:

OVERALL:

Oil aroma upon opening, Four plump fish to the tin. A meaty fish. A medium-textured fish holds its shape well. A roe-filled fish, roe is not noticeable. A mild-tasting oil does not overpower the fish. No strong flavors or after. 4 Sardines.

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La Compagnie Bretonne- 193

LA COMPAGNIE BRETONNE DU POISSON- OLIVE OIL ORGANIC PEPPER

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

serv. 

Calories- 220kcal
Total Fat- 14.5g

Protein- 21.1g

Sodium- 0.9g

PRODUCT OF: 

France

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


* 21% of the agricultural ingredients are Bio-FR BIO 10-certified by Bureau VERITAS certification France

PRICE:

OVERALL:

No aroma upon opening. Four fish to the tin. A medium textured fish, a sweet note hits you on the first bite, then a subtle heat appears and disappears as quickly as it appeared... it leaves you wondering if it was there... then it reappears on the next bite. A meaty fish, a very mild heat. not a spiny fish. No Strong flavors or after. 4 1/2 sardines.

La Perle des Dieux- 177

LA PERLE DES DIEUX: IN EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
N/A

PRODUCT OF:
France

INGREDIENTS:
N/A

PRICE: 




OVERALL:
A faint oil aroma upon opening. Five fish to the tin. A mild, soft-textured fish. Fish possesses a good flavor. No strong taste or after. A clean-tasting fish. A flavorful oil, not a spiny fish. One of my favorite French tins to date. 5 sardines

Kerbriant - 176

KERBRIANT: IN OLIVE OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
N/A

PRODUCT OF:
France

INGREDIENTS:
N/A

PRICE: 




OVERALL:

A fish aroma upon opening. Five medium fish to the tin. A medium textured fish, saltiness lets itself known. A mild flavor fish. The aftertaste is a watery oil taste that dispenses quickly. A meaty fish would be a great tin for newbie sardine eaters. 4 sardines.

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.