"Les Sardines"

Unless you've been living under a tin some where, you may have heard of a popular song storming France this summer, "Les Sardines" by Patrick Sebastian. A very catchy tune.


Here are the lyrics in case you are French speaking impaired (as I am).

  SARDINES - PATRICK SEBASTIEN 

 To make an easy song, easy, Should first words morons, morons, A little melody that takes you well head, and a choreography to party, in this one, we get together, 5, or 6 or 7 and we all stick together, singing out loud. Ha! What we are tight at the bottom of this box, sardines Sing, sing sardines, Ha! What we are tight at the bottom of this box, Sing sardines between the oil and the spices. (2x) Of course, it really is easy, easy, It is even completely stupid, moron, it's not made to think it is for a party, this is done to touch, rub the edges , then we get together, 5, or 6, or 7, and then we jump all singing out loud, Ha! What we are tight at the bottom of this box, sardines Sing, sing sardines, Ha! What we are tight at the bottom of this box, Sing sardines between the oil and the spices. (2x) And ... for a breath p'tit it differs in holding hands, And ... to be even more happy is doing there, there, there, singing my chorus! There, there, and hands in the air, there, there! There, there, there, there, there, there, there, there, there, there, there, there, there, there, there, ........ (Spoken 8 measures) And now we are all tightening! It tightens, and now we had known, we will sing the song of sardines! Caution! Come on! Ha! What we are tight at the bottom of this box, sardines Sing, sing sardines, Ha! What we are tight at the bottom of this box, Sing sardines between the oil and the spices. (2x) Ha! What we are tight at the bottom of this box, sardines Sing, sing sardines, Ha! What we are tight at the bottom of this box, Sing sardines between the oil and the spices. (1x) there, there, there, there, there, there, there, there, there, there, there, there, there, there, there, ........ (8 measures) there, there, there, there, there, there, there, there, there, there, there, there, there, there, there, ........ (8 measures)

As with most famous songs, it has spread all over YouTube here:

There is no short supply of self-made videos to the song. I'm not sure if it will ever arise in the States, "unfortunately." But who says sardine eaters can't promote it! So go out and make a video, submit it, and I'll post it on here.

STARKIST GOURMET SELECTS -114

STARKIST: SKINLESS & BONELESS IN TUSCAN STYLE TOMATO SAUCE

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
servings-2
Calories- 70
Total Fat- 6g
Cholesterol- 30mg
Sat Fat- 1g
Sodium- 270mg
Protein- 8g

PRODUCT OF:
Thailand


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Diced Tomatoes, Water, Tomato paste, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Salt, Garlic, Onion, Canola Oil, Black Pepper, Basil, Parsley, Crushed Red Chili Peppers, Xanthum Gum, Roasted Garlic, Natural Flavors.

PRICE:
2.28


OVERALL:
A very faint tomato aroma upon opening. A firm textured fish; a thick sauce, the sauce is very flavorful; sauce does overpower the fish, being a skinless, boneless variety that's easy to do. The fish is a tad dry. This fish placed on toast, pasta, or any number of hosts would be great. I would eat again. 4 1/2 Sardines.

  
STARKIST: SKINLESS & BONELESS IN WHOLE-GRAIN DIJON MUSTARD

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
servings-2
Calories- 90
Total Fat- 4g
Cholesterol- 30mg
Sat Fat- 1g
Sodium- 350mg
Protein- 10g

PRODUCT OF:
Thailand

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Water, Vinegar, Soybean Oil, Sugar, Mustard Flour, Mustard Seed, Salt, Corn Maltodextrin, Xantham Gum, Garlic Powder, Mustard, Citric Acid, Modified Corn Starch, Natural Flavor, Onion Powder, Spices, Autolyzed Yeast Extract.


PRICE:
2.28


OVERALL:
A very faint mustard aroma upon opening, Mustard seeds are not spared. There was a sweet taste on the first bite, followed by a tart/sour note. The flavors are nicely balanced. A firm textured fish; A tin full of variable size fillets... No fishy taste or after. I would eat again. 4 1/2 sardines.

STARKIST: SKINLESS & BONELESS IN EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
servings-1
Calories- 250
Total Fat- 20g
Cholesterol- 70mg
Sat Fat- 3.5g
Sodium- 460mg
Protein- 18g

PRODUCT OF:
Thailand

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Water, Salt, Natural Hickory Smoke Flavor

PRICE:
2.28

OVERALL:
A faint smoke aroma upon opening. A firm textured fish; slightly bitter tasting. Tin would be much better without the smoke flavoring added  ( Another tin of fish in Olive oil, ruined by the canned sardine tariff rule. Now that there are no canneries left in the states, they should lighten up on the tariff.) Perhaps this tin would be better in a dish. This tin is not as dry as the other two. No strong taste or after taste; oil flavor does a little lingering. I would not eat again "alone" 3 1/2 sardines

* Thanks to Donald Gilbreath for acquiring these tins for me. 

VIGIILANTE-113

VIGILANTE: IN OLIVE OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
Calories- 240
Total Fat- 16g
Sat Fat- 2,3g
Sodium- 510mg
Protein- 24g

PRODUCT OF:
Spain


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Olive Oil, Salt

PRICE:


OVER ALL:
A very faint, oil,fish aroma upon opening. Three plump, scaled fish to the tin. A roe filled fish  scales not noticeable  a very clean tasting fish, no fishy taste or after taste; not much of a taste at all. A very even kilned tasting tin of fish. Roe not too noticeable  fish does not hold it's shape while removing from tin. Not a spiny fish. I would eat again. 5 Sardines.

VIGILANTE: EN ESCABECHE (IN PICKLED SAUCE)

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
Calories- 235
Total Fat- 16g
Sat Fat- 2,8g
Sodium- 470mg
Protein- 22g

PRODUCT OF:
Spain

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Vegetable Oil, Vinegar, Spices, Salt

PRICE:

OVER ALL:
No noticeable aroma upon opening. Three plump, scaled fish to the tin. A slight vinegar wang his you on first bite. Scales not noticeable  not a spiny fish, no fishy after taste or taste. A very meaty fish; An evenly flavor of pickling sauce through out the fish; fish is slightly dry. I would eat again. A flavorful tin of fish. 5 Sardines.

OLD WORLD- 112

OLD WORLD SMOKED SPRATS: IN OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

Calories- 190
Fat Calories- 70
Total Fat- 16g
Sat Fat- 2g
Sodium- 680mg
Protein- 11g


PRODUCT OF:
Poland

INGREDIENTS:
Smoked Sprats, Veg Oil(rape seed or sunflower) Salt

PRICE:
2.50


OVER ALL:
Eleven fish to the tin; a mild smoke aroma hits you upon opening. A light smoke taste is present, no overpowering oil flavor; salt is very prominent; no fishy taste or after. Not a spiny fish;nor to dry, being a smoked fish. A good textured fish. Fish holds it's shape fairly well. I will eat again. 4 1/2 Sardines. Not 5, only due to the saltiness of this tin.

AS DO MAR-111

AS DO MAR: IN OLIVE OIL WITH LEMON

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

Calories- 120
Fat Calories- 78
Total Fat- 7g
Sat Fat- 2g
Cholesterol- 20mg
Sodium- 300mg
Protein- 12g


PRODUCT OF:
Portugal

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Clive Oil, Salt, Lemon

PRICE:
2.79

OVER ALL:
a faint lemon aroma upon opening. Three scaled fish to the tin. A salty tart flavor on first bite. A lemon wedge is present. A soft textured fish; scales not noticeable  not spiny nor fishy after taste. The tartness from the lemon is strong with this tin. A very clean after taste. I would eat again. "Not alone" 3 1/2 sardines.

AS DO MAR: IN OLIVE OIL WITH CHILI PEPPERS

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

Calories- 120
Fat Calories- 88
Total Fat- 7g
Sat Fat- 2g
Cholesterol- 20mg
Sodium- 300mg
Protein- 12g


PRODUCT OF:
Portugal

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Olive Oil, Pepper, Salt

PRICE:
2.79

OVER ALL:
No aroma upon opening. Three plump, scaled fish to the tin. A soft textured fish; not a spiny fish; scales are not noticeable  A clean tasting fish; flavors in this tin are great. Heat is very elusive, almost undetectable. I would eat again. 5 Sardines.

AS DO MAR: IN OLIVE OIL 

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

Calories- 120
Fat Calories- 78
Total Fat- 7g
Sat Fat- 2g
Cholesterol- 20mg
Sodium- 300mg
Protein- 12g


PRODUCT OF:
Portugal

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Olive Oil,  Salt

PRICE:
1.79

OVER ALL:
No aroma upon opening. Four variety sized fish to the tin. A very fishy tasting fish. Texture is slightly dry and crumbly. A fishy after taste is present. Not a spiny fish, oil posses no flavor. A bland tasting fish. I wouldn't eat again. 0 Sardines.

THE QUEEN OF THE COAST -110

THE QUEEN OF THE COAST: IN VEGETABLE OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

Calories- 124
Fat Calories- 80
Total Fat- 9g
Sat Fat- 3g
Cholesterol- 31mg
Sodium- 165mg
Protein- 11g


PRODUCT OF:
Portugal

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Vegetable Oil, Salt

PRICE:
2.00
OVER ALL:
A faint oil aroma upon opening. three plump evenly scaled fish to the tin. A very meaty tin of fish. No over powering oil taste. Scales not to noticeable;  if you are not a fan of scales, they slide off easy. Not a spiny fish; a roe filled fish; roe is barely detectable. no fishy taste or after taste. a clean tasting fish, a pleasant surprise being in vegetable oil. ( I found plant matter, did not even make it to the stomach yet; looks as if you just pulled it from the ocean. That's some fresh fish when canned.)
I would eat again. 5 Sardines

THE QUEEN OF THE COAST: IN TOMATO SAUCE HOT 'N SPICY

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

Calories- 80
Fat Calories- 48
Total Fat- 6g
Sat Fat- 2g
Cholesterol- 27mg
Sodium- 110mg
Protein- 8g


PRODUCT OF:
Portugal

INGREDIENTS:
Tomato, Vegetable Oil, Chilli Pepper, Salt

PRICE:
2.00

OVER ALL:
A tomato aroma hits you on opening. Three large, scaled fish to the tin. Heat is very mild and evenly distributed. Scales are not noticeable  One chilli to the tin; tomato sauce is very complimentary to the fish, not bitter or over powers the fish.. Chilli adds a good flavor. A roe filled fish, roe is detectable in one fish. Fish does not hold it's shape well. A very flavorful tin of fish. I would eat again. 5 Sardines

THE QUEEN OF THE COAST: IN TOMATO SAUCE

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

Calories- 40
Fat Calories- 48
Total Fat- 6g
Sat Fat- 2g
Cholesterol- 27mg
Sodium- 110mg
Protein- 8g


PRODUCT OF:
Portugal

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Tomato, Vegetable Oil, Salt

PRICE:
2.00

OVER ALL:
A very faint tomato aroma upon opening. Three, scaled fish to the tin. A roe filled fish, sauce is a tad on the sour side. Scales not noticeable  not a spiny fish. (This tin even comes with hair, a nice 1" black hair. Ah hell, just pull it out and keep eating.) No strong fishy after taste. You do know you are eating sardines. I may would eat again, minus the hair.
3 Sardines.

THE QUEEN OF THE COAST: IN WATER

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

Calories- 83
Fat Calories- 44
Total Fat- 5g
Sat Fat- 1g
Cholesterol- 33mg
Sodium- 30mg
Protein- 10g


PRODUCT OF:
Portugal

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Water, Salt

PRICE:
2.00

OVER ALL:
Sardine aroma upon opening, Three large, mangy fish to the tin. A very meaty fish; A roe filled fish. Fish is on the dry side; no strong taste or after taste. They do not hold their shape well at all. Not a spiny fish. A good textured fish. I would eat again. 3 Sardines.

Belma-109

BELMA: SPICED IN VEGETABLE OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
Calories- 230
Total Fat- 16g
Sat Fat- 4g
Cholesterol- 20mg
Sodium- 230mg
Protein- 20g

PRODUCT OF:
Morocco

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Vegetable Oil, Pimento, or spicy Aroma, Salt


PRICE:

OVER ALL:
A peppery oil aroma upon opening. Three mean looking fish to the tin. A very meaty fish; a tad on the dry side. A really good heat is present . Bones are very visible, yet almost undetectable. No fishy taste or after taste. There is a lingering heat taste, a clean heat taste; reminds me of a ginger heat. I would eat again. 4 1/2 sardines.

BELMA:  IN VEGETABLE OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
Calories- 260
Total Fat- 18g
Sat Fat- 2,5g
Cholesterol- 45mg
Sodium- 480mg
Protein- 23g

PRODUCT OF:
Morocco

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Vegetable Oil,  Salt


PRICE:

OVER ALL:
A faint oil aroma upon opening. Two large, scaled fish to the tin. A very meaty, juicy fish. Scales not to noticeable  A sour tasting fish. It is best to open and remove the sour causing innards from these fish. Meaty portions not to bad; Oil taste is present. Not a spiny fish. I would not eat again. 1 1/2 Sardines.