Vital Choice -245

VITAL CHOICE: IN TOMATO SAUCE

APPEARANCE:

 NUTRITION: 

Calories- 170

Sodium- 250g

Protein- 20g

Cholesterol- 85mg

PRODUCT OF:

Portugal

INGREDIENTS:

Organic tomato paste, water, organic extra virgin olive oil, natural sea salt

OVERALL:

A subtle, almost undetectable tomato aroma upon opening. Three plump fish to the tin. A firm-textured fish, A mild tasting sauce, not bitter or sour. Salt is prominent. No fishy taste or after. A clean-tasting fish. A roe-filled fish. Roe is not gritty or noticeable. A decent tin alone, Add some hot sauce or fresh peppers, would be great with this tin. 

4 1/2 Sardines 

1. VITAL CHOICE
2. VITAL CHOICE: IN WATER 2022
3. VITAL CHOICE: IN TOMATO SAUCE 2022

Coqueiro - 210

COQUEIRO: IN OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

Serv. Size: 1 can a

Irving per container 1

Calories- 140
Fat Cal- 
Total Fat- 4g
Sat Fat- 1g

Protein- 21g

Cholesterol- 80mg

Sodium- 620mg

Sugar- 1g

PRODUCT OF:

Brazil

INGREDIENTS:

Sardines, constitution water (to the juice itself), soybean vegetable oil (Agrobacterium tumefaciens / Bacillus thuringiensis), and salt.

OVERALL:

A Faint oil aroma upon opening. Three plump fish to the tin. A meaty fish, a roe-filled fish. A medium-textured fish. Salt hits you on the first bite: no intense flavors or lingering aftertaste—a neutral-tasting oil. The fish golds their shape well while removing from tin. I would eat again. 4 Sardines. 

COQUEIRO: IN WATER WITH FINE HERBS 

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

Calories-61kcal
Fat Cal- 
Total Fat- 2g
Sat Fat-0,7 g

Protein- 11g

Cholesterol- 25mg

Sodium-406 mg

PRODUCT OF:

Brazil

INGREDIENTS:

Sardines, constitution water (to the juice itself), herb sauce (water, salt, garlic, onion, fine herbs (parsley, basil, marjoram, chives, sage, rosemary, oregano, thyme, and tarragon), monosodium glutamate flavor enhancer, acidulant citric acid, thickeners: carrageenan and xanthan gum and aroma identical to natural olive) and salt.

OVERALL:

Spice aroma upon opening, two large fish to the tin. Salt hits you on the first bite, disperses quickly, and evens out as you eat. Scales are present but not noticeable. Not a spiny fish; no strong flavors or aftertaste. Fish holds its shape well while removing from tin. A flavorful tin of fish to be in the water. Would and will eat again. 4 1\2 Sardines

COQUEIRO: IN TOMATO SAUCE

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

Serv. Size: 1 can a

Irving per container 1

Calories- 140
Fat Cal- 
Total Fat- 4g
Sat Fat- 1g

Protein- 21g

Cholesterol- 80mg

Sodium- 620mg

Sugar- 1g

PRODUCT OF:

Brazil

INGREDIENTsardinesnes, constitution water (to the juice itself), seasoned tomato sauce (water, soybean vegetable oil (Agrobacterium tumefaciens / Bacillus thuringiensis), tomato pulp, sugar, onion, garlic, bay leaf, coriander, red pepper, allspice, clove, parsley, monosodium glutamate flavor enhancer (INS621), thickener: carrageenan (INS 407), acidulant citric acid (INS330), emulsifier: sodium lactate steasweaterter (INS481i), natural flavoring) and salt.

OVERALL:

A subtle tomato aroma upon opening. Three fish to the tin, a medium to soft textured fish, not to the mushy level. A mild tomato sauce, on the verge of being a watery sauce, yet the flavor profile pulls back up as you eat; sauce does not overpower the fish but compliments it—no strong flavors or aftertaste. A good tin of fish alone. 5 Sardines

COQUEIRO: OIL WITH LEMON FLAVOR

APPEARANCE:

 NUTRITION:

Serv. Size: 1 can a

Irving per container 1

Calories- 140
Fat Cal- 
Total Fat- 4g
Sat Fat- 1g

Protein- 21g

Cholesterol- 80mg

Sodium- 620mg

Sugar- 1g

PRODUCT OF:

Brazil

INGREDIENTS:

Sardines, constitution water (to the juice itself), soybean vegetable oil (Agrobacterium tumefaciens / Bacillus thuringiensis), salt, and natural lemon aroma.

OVERALL:

The lemon aroma upon opening. Two large fish to the tin.A meaty fish, a medium-textured fish; with a subtle lemon flavor. A clean-tasting fish, no intense flavors or after. Not a spiny fish, and it holds its shape well. I would and will eat again. 5 Sardines

FANGST- 206

 

FANGST: WITH HEATHER & CHAMOMILE

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

Energy-1138kj

Fat- 25,6g

Protein- 11,2g

Salt- 1,4g

PRODUCT OF:

Canned in Latvia

INGREDIENTS:

Smoked Sprats, Cold-pressed rapeseed oil, Salt, Chamomile, Heather

OVERALL:

A subtle smoke aroma hits you upon opening. The smoke flavor hits you on the first bite, followed by a saltiness (This tin is a beer tin), A medium textured fish, no strong fish flavor or after. A double-layer tin; as I dig on into the tin, the flavor pops, salt balances out, other spice profiles make their appearance. No oil flavor was detected. I will be eating these again, 5 Sardines.  

FANGST: SMOKED, IN COLD-PRESSED RAPESEED OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

Energy-1152kj

Fat- 26g

Protein- 11,2g

Salt- 1,4g

PRODUCT OF:

Canned in Latvia

INGREDIENTS:

Smoked Sprats, Cold-pressed rapeseed oil, Salt

OVERALL:

A faint smoke aroma hits you upon opening. Two layers to tin, twelve fish to the tin. No strong fishy taste or after, Smoke flavor is not overpowering. The saltiness of the fish hits hard. A saltier tin of fish beer helped balance this issue out. No intense or bitter flavors from the oil. A neutral-tasting oil. I would eat again. 4 Sardines

FANGST: IN COLD-PRESSED RAPESEED OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

Energy-1291kj

Fat- 30,1g

Protein- 10,3g

Salt- 1,4g

PRODUCT OF:

Canned in Latvia

INGREDIENTS:

Cold-pressed rapeseed oil, Salt, Allspice, Cloves 

OVERALL:

A faint clove aroma upon opening, thirteen little fish to the tin. A medium to soft textured fish, salt hits you a bit after the first bite. No intense flavors or aftertaste. Not a spiny fish; the cloves and salt flavor mask any sardine taste. I would eat again. 4 Sardines

 

Robert Brand-130

ROBERT BRAND: IN OLIVE OIL

APPEARANCE:

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

PRODUCT OF:

Portugal

INGREDIENTS:
N/A

PRICE:


OVERALL
A slight oil, sardine aroma upon opening. Three plump, scaled fish to the tin. A good textured fish. Scales are not noticeable. Saltiness off the fish hits you on the first bite; yet, it does not overpower the fish. Not a spiny fish. No strong taste or after. Saltiness lingers after tin is gone; this is a two-beer minimum tin. I would eat again. 4 1/2 sardines.

ROBERT BRAND: IN SUNFLOWER OIL & HOT PEPPER

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

Calories- 325
Total Fat-15.3g
Protein- 16g
Sodium- 700mg
Cholesterol- 47mg

PRODUCT OF:

Portugal

INGREDIENTS:
N/A

PRICE:


OVERALL
A faint peppery aroma upon opening. Three plump, scaled fish to the tin. A roe-filled fish; not a spiny fish. Scales are not noticeable. A faint heat lets itself known; heat fades almost as quickly as it appears. One chili pod to the tin. A meaty fish. No strong taste or after. I would eat again. 4 1/2 sardines

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
n/a
PRODUCT OF:
France

INGREDIENTS:
n/a

PRICE:


OVERALL:
Oil and pepper aroma upon opening. Three plump, scaled fish to the tin. A medium textured, roe-filled fish. Roe is not gritty. It is a mild-tasting fish, heat not noticeable at first; it slowly creeps up with even consistency. Two chili pods to the tin, fish does not hold its shape well. No strong taste or after. A lingering faint, nice heat. 4 1/2 Sardines

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

n/a
PRODUCT OF:
France


INGREDIENTS:
n/a

PRICE:


OVERALL:
Oil aroma upon opening with three plump fish to the tin. Fish does not hold its shape well when removing from tin. Oil flavor hits you on the first bite. It's flavorful, with a bit of saltiness combined with the fish. No strong flavors or after. Roe filled' not to noticeable. 4 1/2 sardines