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

Nuri- 247

NURI: EXTRA SPICED IN OLIVE OIL

 

APPEARANCE:

 

NUTRITION: 

Calories- 310

Total Fat- 5g

Cholesterol- 35mg

Sodium- 1g

Protein- 26g

PRODUCT OF:

Portugal

INGREDIENTS:

Sardines, Olive Oil, Chilli, Cucumber, Carrot, Salt, Cloves, Black Pepper, Laurel

OVERALL:

A chili oil aroma upon opening. Three plump fish to the tin. A medium-textured fish. A nice little heat is present, does not overpower the fish, and the heat compliments the fish nicely. A clean-tasting fish with no strong flavors or aftertaste. Not a spiny fish, a lingering heat remains as the only aftertaste. An excellent tin of fish. 5 Sardines. 

OTHER NURI

Grace- 205

 

GRACE: IN VEGETABLE OIL WITH JALAPENOS

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

N/A

PRODUCT OF:

Poland

INGREDIENTS:

Sardines, Sunflower Oil, Jalepeño Peppers, Salt, Natural Flavors

OVERALL:

A very faint, almost undetectable pepper aroma upon opening. Two large fish to the tin. Several peppers scattered atop the fish. A medium textured fish, on the softer side of medium. A meaty fish, an excellent, even heat throughout the fish. No fishy taste or after, just a lingering, subtle warmth. Not a spiny fish because all the bones have been removed! A clean-tasting oil, not bitter nor sour. A decent tin of fish, I would eat again. 3 1\2 Sardines. 

Shahia- 189

SHAHIA: IN TOMATO SAUCE

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

serv. 1 piece drained

Calories-120
Fat Cal- 72
Total Fat- 8g
Sat Fat-1.7g

Protein- 12G

Cholesterol- 38MG

Sodium- 0,81g

PRODUCT OF:
Tunisia


INGREDIENTS:
Water, Vegetable Oil, tomatoes, Salt


PRICE:


OVERALL:
A watery, tomato aroma upon opening. Six fish to the tin. A meaty fish, a mild textured fish with no strong flavors or after taste. A spiny fish. 1 Sardine

SHAHIA: IN VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

APPEARANCE

NUTRITION:

serv. 1

Calories-122
Fat Cal- 86
Total Fat- 9.5g
Sat Fat-5g

Protein- 9G

Cholesterol- 41MG

Sodium- 0,8mg

PRODUCT OF:
Tunisia



INGREDIENTS:
Virgin Olive Oil, Salt

PRICE:


OVERALL:
A faint Sardine/oil aroma upon opening. Six fish to the tin; A mild tasting fish, saltiness hits you on the first bite. Not a spiny fish, a firm fish, holds its well. The flavor of the oil does overpower the fish, 2 Sardines.

SHAHIA: WITH HOT PEPPERS

APPEARANCE

NUTRITION:

serv. 1

Calories-244
Fat Cal- 164
Total Fat- 39g
Sat Fat-5g

Protein- 13G

Cholesterol- 62MG

Sodium- 423mg

PRODUCT OF:
Tunisia


INGREDIENTS:
Vegetable Oil, Peppers, Salt,

PRICE:


OVERALL:
A subtle pepper aroma upon opening. Eight fish to the tin with two large peppers, the largest I've come across in a tin. A firm-textured fish, the cayenne flavor hits you on the first bite, followed by a salty aftertaste. A nice heat throughout the fish. This tin screams beer... This tin needs to pair with a beer. The saltiness and flavor of the fish remind me of country ham. No strong flavors or after. A salty tin. 4  sardines.

VITAL CHOICE- 100

VITAL CHOICE: IN ORGANIC OLIVE OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

Per serving. two to the tin.
Calories- 140
Fat Calories- 80
Total Fat- 9g
Sat Fat- 2g
Cholesterol- 45mg
Sodium- 180mg
Protein- 14g


PRODUCT OF:
Portugal


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines,Organic Extra virgin Olive Oil, Natural Sea Salt


PRICE:
Thank you Sardine eater Gina.

OVER ALL:
A very faint oil/fish aroma upon opening. Three plump fish to the tin, scales are in patches.. A roe filled fish; Roe is slightly mealy, unnoticeable with crackers.  A clean tasting fish. No fishy taste or after taste. Oil taste is very subtle and almost hidden. A meaty, tender fish. I would eat again.
4 1/2 sardines

VITAL CHOICE:

 APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

Per serving. 1 to the tin.
Calories- 360
Fat Calories- 280
Total Fat- 31g
Sat Fat- 6g
Cholesterol- 95mg
Sodium- 350mg
Protein- 19g


PRODUCT OF:
Portugal

INGREDIENTS:
Portuguese Sardines,Organic Extra virgin Olive Oil, Red Chili, Natural Sea Salt


PRICE:


OVER ALL:
A spicy oil aroma hits you upon opening. Three plump fish to the tin. A firm textured fish, pepper flavor is present and welcoming. A mild heat is present, A roe filled fish;roe not noticeable. No strong fishy taste or after. A flavorful tin of fish. 5 Sardines.

VITAL CHOICE:

 APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

Per serving. 1 to the tin.
Calories- 180
Fat Calories- 100
Total Fat- 11g
Sat Fat- 3.5g
Cholesterol- 95mg
Sodium- 55mg
Protein- 19g


PRODUCT OF:
Portugal

INGREDIENTS:
Portuguese Sardines, Purified Water


PRICE:


OVER ALL:
Three plump fish to the tin. No noticeable aroma upon opening. A meaty fish, fish does posses a tuna quality and texture to it. Not a spiny fish. No strong flavors or after. Scales not noticeable. Fish does not posses much flavor on their own, would be perfect for a sandwich, salad, etc. 4 Sardines. 

VITAL CHOICE:

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

Per serving. 1 to the tin.
Calories- 190
Fat Calories- 110
Total Fat- 12g
Sat Fat- 3.5g
Cholesterol- 95mg
Sodium- 250mg
Protein- 19g


PRODUCT OF:
Portugal

INGREDIENTS:
Portuguese Sardines,Organic Tomato Paste, Water, Organic Extra virgin Olive Oil,  Natural Sea Salt


PRICE:


OVER ALL:
Three plump fish to the tin; A faint tomato aroma upon opening. A mild tomato sauce, tomato flavor hits you on first bite, a deep tomato flavor. A firm textured fish. Not a spiny fish. No fishy taste or after. A clean tasting tin of fish. 4 1/2 sardines.

VITAL CHOICE:

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

Per serving. 1 to the tin.
Calories- 226
Fat Calories- 129
Total Fat- 15g
Sat Fat- 3g
Cholesterol- 73mg
Sodium- 290mg
Protein- 23g


PRODUCT OF:
Portugal

INGREDIENTS:
Portuguese Sardines, Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Red Chili, Natural Sea Salt


PRICE:


OVER ALL:
A faint oil aroma upon opening, Five fillets to the tin. A beautiful golden hue. A medium textured fish; A clean tasting fish. Heat is evenly distributed through out all the fillets.You almost want to drink the oil. No fishy taste or after. Tin leaves you wanting more. The only reason you would want bread with this tin, is to soak up the spicy oil. 5 Sardines

VITAL CHOICE:

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

Per serving. 1 to the tin.
Calories- 178
Fat Calories- 87
Total Fat- 10g
Sat Fat- 2g
Cholesterol- 63mg
Sodium- 73mg
Protein- 23g


PRODUCT OF:
Portugal

INGREDIENTS:
Portuguese Sardines, Purified Water



PRICE:


OVER ALL:
A faint, almost undetectable fish aroma upon opening. Six fillets to the tin.A firm fish, no strong flavor present. A clean tasting fish. Fish would be good in any dish, it would take on any flavor you added to it. A tad on the dry side. 4 Sardines.

VITAL CHOICE:

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

Per serving. 1 to the tin.
Calories- 194
Fat Calories- 102
Total Fat- 11g
Sat Fat- 3g
Cholesterol- 55mg
Sodium- 247mg
Protein- 23g


PRODUCT OF:
Portugal

INGREDIENTS:
Portuguese Sardines, Organic Tomato Paste, Water, Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Natural Sea Salt



PRICE:


OVER ALL:
No aroma upon opening. Six fillets to the tin. A firm textured fish, sauce has a wang to it on the first bite; followed by a deep tomato flavor. No strong flavors or after taste. 4 1/2 Sardines.

VITAL CHOICE:

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

Per serving. 1 to the tin.
Calories- 226
Fat Calories- 129
Total Fat- 15g
Sat Fat- 3g
Cholesterol- 73mg
Sodium- 290mg
Protein- 23g


PRODUCT OF:
Portugal

INGREDIENTS:
Portuguese Sardines,Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Natural Sea Salt



PRICE:


OVER ALL:
A faint oil aroma upon opening. Five fillets to the tin. Fillets still posses their skin. Fish have more of a chewy consistency to it, yet not tough. A faint green flavor from the oil hits you on first bite (quickly disappears) A firm fillet. No strong flavors or after. 4 1/2 Sardines.

PORTHOS -43

PORTHOS: SPICED IN SOYA OIL



APPEARANCE:


NUTRITION:


PRODUCT OF:
Portugal

INGREDIENTS:

PRICE:
2.99

OVERALL:
There is no aroma upon opening, three plump, scale-covered sardines, two lovely peppers, and stems in the tin. However, they have a very pleasant heat; the texture is a little off-putting. A very chewy, rubbery texture. Would not eat again. No sardines







PORTHOS: IN HOT VEGETABLE OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:


PRODUCT OF:
Portugal

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Vegetable Oil, Chili Pepper, Salt

PRICE:
2.99

OVERALL:
Oil and chili aroma upon opening. Four, scaled fish to the tin. Scales not noticeable, a mild-tasting fish with a very subtle heat presence. one chili to the tin. Not a spiny fish, no strong taste or after. A neutral after-taste would be good with extras. I would eat again. 4 Sardines