Monday, January 17, 2022

Poseidon- 223

 POSEIDON: IN MUSTARD




APPEARANCE:






NUTRITION: 


Calories- 170
Fat Cal- 12g
Protein- 12g
Cholesterol- 70mg
Sodium- 490 mg
Sugars- 4g


PRODUCT OF:

Packed in Poland

INGREDIENTS:
Bristling Sardines, Mustard Sauce, Water, Canola Oil, Vinegar, Salt


OVERALL:
A faint mustard aroma upon opening. Seven fish to the tin. No strong mustard flavor on first bite, mild-flavored mustard with a hint of sweetness. A subtle lingering aftertaste, can't place the aftertaste flavor. A firm fish, not spiny. 2 1\2 Sardines












Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Poseidon- 222

POSEIDON: IN CANOLA OIL


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NUTRITION:


Calories- 260
Fat Cal- 23G
Protein- 13g
Cholesterol- 95mg
Sodium- 3660 mg
Sugars- 0g


PRODUCT OF:

Packed in Poland

INGREDIENTS:
Bristling Sardines, Canola Oil, Salt, Smoke Flavor


OVERALL:
A faint fish aroma upon opening. Eleven fish to the tin. A clean-tasting fish, the smoke flavor is prominent, the smoke flavor does not linger as an aftertaste. A medium to soft textured fish. Oil is not noticeable in the flavor. A simple tin of sardines. 2 1/2 sardines





Sunday, November 28, 2021

Espinaler -221


 

ESPINALER: BABY SARDINES IN OLIVE OIL



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NUTRITION:


Calories- 169
Fat Cal- 10,5g
Protein- 19g
Cholesterol- 85mg
Sodium- 434 mg
Sugars- 0g


PRODUCT OF:

Spain


INGREDIENTS:
Olive Oil, Salt


OVERALL:
A faint sardine aroma upon opening. A tightly packed tin of fish. 20 fish to the tin. Fish hold their shape well, not a spiny fish. A clean-tasting fish with no strong flavors or aftertaste. A lite-tasting oil that compliments the fish and pairs with it instead of competing with the fish for flavor. I will eat again. 5 Sardines. 


Thursday, September 16, 2021

Delamaris- 220

 


DEALAMARIS: IN OLIVE OIL


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NUTRITION:


Calories- 201
Sat Fat- 2.9g
Protein- 11g
Cholesterol- 15mg
Sodium- 220mg
Sugars- 0g


PRODUCT OF:
Croatia


INGREDIENTS:
Olive Oil, Edible Salt


OVERALL:
A faint oil aroma hits you upon popping. A pretty tin of fish. A soft to medium textured fish does not hold its shape well while removing from tin. Oil flavor is prominent to the fish ratio of flavor. Not a spiny fish, no strong flavors or after. 4 1/2 Sardines.








DELAMARIS: IN SUNFLOWER OIL


APPEARANCE:
NUTRITION:

Calories- 155
Sat Fat- 1.7g
Protein- 9g
Cholesterol- 13mg
Sodium- 391mg
Sugars- 0g


PRODUCT OF:
Croatia


INGREDIENTS:
Sunflower Oil, Edible Salt


OVERALL:
No aroma noticeable when popped. A tin of little pretty fish. Fish hold their shape well, a medium-textured fish No strong flavors or after-taste on the first bite. A clean-tasting fish- oil is light with no overpowering flavors. Not a spiny fish. 5 Sardines. Would eat again!








DELAMARIS: SPICY


APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

Calories- 168
Sat Fat- 2.1g 
Protein- 10g
Cholesterol- 11mg
Sodium- 347mg
Sugars- 0g


PRODUCT OF:
Croatia


INGREDIENTS:
Sunflower Oil, Edible Salt, Chili


OVERALL:
Faint oil aroma upon opening. Six fish to the tin. A medium-textured fish. No intense flavors or after-taste. I can not detect any spice in this tin. Oil does not overp[ower the fish. 3 1/2 sardines.








Monday, August 30, 2021

Zona Ocean- 219


ZONA OCEAN: IN ORGANIC EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL



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 NUTRITION

Varied (2) servings per container

Calories- 130
Fat Cal- 12g
Sat Fat- 2.32g
Protein- 17g
Cholesterol- 55mg
Sodium- 130mg
Sugars- 0


PRODUCT OF:
Spain


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Sea Salt


OVERALL:
Three plump fish to the tin, A subtle, almost undetectable oil aroma upon opening. Fish holds shape well while removing from tin. A medium textured fish, a meaty fish. Scales are present; not detectable. A roe-filled fish, not noticeable. A clean-tasting fish and oil. No strong flavors or after-taste. Oil compliments the fish. This tin leaves you wanting more. 5 Sardines


Saturday, August 14, 2021

Fish Wife- 218



FISH WIFE: IN EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL WITH PRESERVED LEMON


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 NUTRITION


Calories- 200
Fat Cal- 14g
Sat Fat- 3g
Protein- 18g
Cholesterol- 35mg
Sodium- 340mg
Sugars- 0


PRODUCT OF:
Spain


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


OVERALL:
A subtle lemon aroma upon opening. Four plump fish to the tin. Fish hold their shape well; some of the fish possess roe, roe is not noticeable. A mild yet flavorful tin. Lemon does not overpower the fish. A clean-tasting fish. No strong flavors or aftertaste. This tin can carry itself without any crackers, bread, or any medium. The oil is light and clean tasting that compliments the fish well. Would eat again. 5 Sardines










Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Atlantic- 217




ATLANTIC: IN SPRING WATER


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NUTRITION:


Calories- 9okcal
Fat- 3g
Sat Fat- 0,8g
Protein- 15g
Cholesterol- 0g
Sodium- 290mg
Sugars- 0g


PRODUCT OF:
Latvia


INGREDIENTS:
Blanched Sardines, Water, Salt

OVERALL:
A faint, deep, musk/fish aroma upon opening. Six fish to the tin. Fish does not hold their shape well. Sardine flavor is strong on the first bite, with no lingering flavors. A dry textured fish; crumbles while chewing, almost mealy-like. A med-textured fish. That becomes slightly chewy as you finish up, followed by a saltiness making itself known. Not a fav. Maybe good in a dish of sorts. 1 Sardine.,





ATLANTIC: IN HOT SAUCE





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NUTRITION:


Calories- 60kcal
Fat- 2g
Sat Fat- 0,5g
Protein- 9g
Cholesterol- 0g
Sodium- 290mg
Sugars- 0g


PRODUCT OF:
Latvia


INGREDIENTS:
Blanched Sardines, Water, Maltodextrin, Acetic Acid, Salt, Paprika, Modified Cornstarch, Spice Extractives, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 80, Caramel Color

OVERALL:
A faint chili aroma upon opening. A watery flavor hits on the first bite, followed by a slow heat creeping. A nice heat. A medium-textured fish, a bit on the dry side. The sauce becomes vinegary as you eat on. No strong flavor for the fish. Sauce overpowers the fish, the heat lingers. I wouldn't eat again. 2 Sardines










ATLANTIC: IN OLIVE IL




APPEARANCE:






NUTRITION:


Calories- 130 kcal
Fat- 8g
Sat Fat- 1,3 g
Protein- 14g
Cholesterol- 0g
Sodium- 420mg
Sugars- 0g


PRODUCT OF:
Latvia


INGREDIENTS:
Blanched Sardines, Olive Oil, Salt

OVERALL:
A potent fish aroma upon opening. A soft textured fish; an almost rubbery texture. A bland-tasting fish. No lingering after-taste. A mild fish flavor, not off-putting. A spiny fish. I would not eat again, alone. 1 Sardine