Roland -276

 ROLAND: SPICED WITH CHILI & CLOVE

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

Calories- 
Fat- 8g
Protein- 14g
Sodium- 110mg
Cholesterol- 


PRODUCT OF:
Morrocco


INGREDIENTS:
 Sardines, Soybean Oil, Gherkins, Red Chili Peppers, Carrots, Cloves, Salt



OVERALL:

Clove and spices aroma hits you upon popping. Four tightly packed fish to the tin. A firm textured fish, cloves and spices hits you on first bite then the heat slowly creeps up and lingers. a roe filled fish not a spiny fish. A nice heat through out all of the fish 4 1/2 Sardines

Roland- 275

 ROLAND: SKINLESS & BONELESS IN SOYBEAN OIL (2023)

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

Calories- 200
Fat- 12g
Protein- 23
Sodium- 270
Cholesterol- 60mg


PRODUCT OF:
Morroco


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Soybean Oil, Salt





OVERALL:

A faint oil aroma upon opening. Five tightly packed fish in the tin. A meaty fish with no intense flavors or after, not too dry of a fish, and almost has a tuna quality in taste. A good tin of fish, a clean-tasting fish. Oil is neutral and does not overpower the fish or leave an aftertaste. 5 

sardines

Dorita-274

 DORITA- IN OLIVE OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

Calories- 
Fat- 
Protein- 
Sodium- 
Cholesterol- 


PRODUCT OF:
Portugal


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Olive Oil





OVERALL:

Faint oil aroma upon opening three fish to the tin; the texture is a tad on the soft side, and scales are present but noticeable. a hint of sourness in flavor on the first bite. Sourness becomes undetectable when sardines are introduced. It is not a spiny fish; the oil flavor lingers. 3 1/2 

Sardines

Nuri- 273

NURI: SKINLESS AND BONELESS

APPEARANCE:

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


PRODUCT OF:
Portugal


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Olive Oil





OVERALL:

There is a faint oil aroma upon opening. Five fish are in the tin. They are medium to soft-textured fish that hold their shape well while being removed from the tin. There are no strong flavors or aftertaste. The oil flavor is present yet not overpowering, and there is no lingering aftertaste. The fish are not as dry as most skinless/boneless fish. 

4 1/2 Sardines

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.

LA Megara- 271

LA MEGARA- IN OLIVE OIL

APPEARANCE:

 NUTRITION:
Calories- 180
Fat- 10g
Protein- 22g
Sodium- 270mg
Cholesterol- 125mg


PRODUCT OF:
Tunisian


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Olive Oil, Salt, 





OVERALL:

Oil aroma hits you upon popping. Six fish to the tin, a soft fish, yet a hearty fish by itself. Fish does not hold its shape at all while being removed from tin fish. just falls to pieces. A spiny fish, if you are anti-bones, they are easy to remove. A faint aftertaste, not bad. 2 1/2 sardines.

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- 268

 BRIOSA: SKINLESS BONELESS IN OLIVE OIL WITH LEMON & BASIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

Calories- 215 kcal
Fat- 13g
Protein- 23g
Sodium- 1,0 g



PRODUCT OF:
Portugal


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines,  Olive Oil, lemon, Basil

OVERALL:

A faint lemon with even a hint of basil aroma upon opening. Four loosely packed fish to the tin. The lemon flavor hits you on the first bite, followed by. a. rush of basil flavor that quickly disperses. A medium-textured fish. Neither the lemon flavor nor the basil flavor overpowers the fish. Fsh is not as dry as some boneless skinless. No lingering flavors or aftertaste. 5 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- 265

BRIOSA: SMALL, IN OLIVE OIL 

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

Calories- 
Fat- 
Protein- 
Sodium- 
Cholesterol- 


PRODUCT OF:
Portugal


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, olive oil



OVERALL:

(I was anxious about getting into this tin. I completely forgot my open tin shot.) A faint oil and sardine aroma was present upon opening. Eight fish to the tin(loosely packed): A medium textured fish. A clean taste with no strong flavor or aftertaste. Scales are present; they are not noticeable while eating. Not a spiny fish. The flavor of the oil compliments the fish and does not overpower the fish. 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

SKIN & BONE- 261

SKIN & BONE:

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

PER CONTAINER-1
Cal- 200
Protein- 18g
Total Fat- 14g
Sat Fat- 4.5g
Cholesterol- 55mg
Sodium- 190mg


PRODUCT OF:
Portugal

INGREDIENTS:

Sardines, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt

OVERALL:

Three plump fish to the tin. No strong aroma when popped. A nicely packed tin of fish. Fish holds their shape while being removed from the tin. A roe-filled fish, roe is not noticeable in texture. Not a spiny fish. A meaty, clean-tasting fish. No strong flavors from the fish or the oil; a light-tasting oil. A great tin of fish. Will be eating again. 5 Sardines