MANNA- 95

MANNA: IN VEGETABLE OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
Protein: 22,g
Energetico: 896kj/215kcal


PRODUCT OF:
Portugal

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Vegetable Oil, Salt

PRICE:

OVERALL:
A very faint oil, fish aroma upon opening. Three plump, scaled fish to the tin. A soft textured fish scales not to noticeable  Salt is noticeable in this tin. No fishy taste or after taste, not a spiny fish, all the insides are still intact. I would eat again. 3 1/2 sardines

MANNA: IN TOMATO SAUCE

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

Protein: 18,5,g
Energetico: 753kj/181kcal

PRODUCT OF:
Portugal

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Water, Tomato, Vegetable Oil, Salt

PRICE:

OVERALL:
A very faint, almost undetectable aroma upon opening. Three plump, scaled fish to the tin. A soft textured fish, a very mild tomato flavor to the tin. No fishy taste, and almost bland watery, tin after taste. A meaty fish scales are not noticeable. I may eat again. 3 sardines

MANNA: IN VEGETABLE OIL AND LEMON

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
N/A

PRODUCT OF:
Portugal

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Vegetable  Oil, natural aroma of lemon, Salt

PRICE:

OVERALL:
A very faint lemon oil aroma upon opening. Four fish to the tin. A medium/soft textured fish. ( if you ever have eaten a can of smoked sausage, this has the same texture and almost taste.) Not a spiny fish, a clean-tasting fish, no lemon is present. I would eat again. 4 1/2 sardines

MANNA: ESCABECHE

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
N/A

PRODUCT OF:
Portugal

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Vinegar, water, Vegetable Oil, Tomato, Onion, Acucar, Salt, and Natural Aroma

PRICE:

OVERALL:
A faint vinegar, almost pickled egg aroma upon opening. Three plump, scaled fish to the tin. Just a very neutral-tasting fish. Scales not too noticeable  A small burst of flavor, then a watery after taste. A very faint, sweat note tries to emerge but never does. I may eat again. 4 Sardines

MANNA: SPICY TOMATO SAUCE

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
N/A

PRODUCT OF:
Portugal

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Water, Tomato, Vegetable Oil, Piri-Piri, Salt

PRICE:

OVERALL:
Upon opening, a faint tomato aroma, three plump, scaled fish to the tin. A mild tomato taste and a watery taste are present; soft textured fish scales are not too noticeable. Heat is very light, even heat. Not a spiny fish. I may eat again. 3 sardines

Another good reason to eat Sardines Today!

Another good reason to eat Sardines Today!

As if Sardine Eaters need one...

February 10^th

Argungu (Nigeria)

YEMAJA

Themes: Providence, Blessing; Luck; Fertility

Symbols: Fish; the Color Blue; the Crescent Moon

About Yemaja: Yemaja, the Nigerian goddess of flowing water, bears a name that literally means “fish mother”! As such, Yemaja generates providence and fertility, especially on the physical plane. In legends she gave birth to eleven deities, the sun, the moon, and two streams of water that formed a lake. In art she's often shown as a mermaid or a crescent moon, and her favorite color is blue.

To Do Today: The theme for the day is definitely fishy. Not surprisingly, new year festivities in Nigerea mark the beginning of the fishing season. Having a teeming net today portends prosperity for the rest of the season. So, hat is it that you hope to catch today? Cast out your spiritual line to Yemaja for help in meeting or exceeding any goal. 

To bite into a little luck, follow the example of Nigerian children. They make candies in fish shapes before this event, then dunk for them. The one to retrieve the most gets the most good fortune.

Consider including some type of fish in your menu today. Eat it to internalize good luck and a little of Yemaja's blessings.

* Info source: 365 Goddess by, Patricia Telesco

CAMPOS SANTOS- 94

CAMPOS SANTOS- IN OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
N/A

PRODUCT OF:
Portugal

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Olive Oil, Salt

PRICE:

OVERALL:
Three mangy fish to the tin, a faint oil aroma upon opening, a soft textured fish, does not hold its shape well, not spiny. A rough-textured fish, I would not eat again, alone. 2 1/2 sardines.

RainCoast-93

RAINCOAST TRADING: IN SPRING WATER

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
Per serving. 2 to the tin.
Calories- 100
Fat Calories- 50
Total Fat- 6g
Sat Fat- 2g
Cholesterol- 45mg
Sodium- 170mg
Protein- 13g


PRODUCT OF:
Thailand

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Spring Water, Sea Salt


PRICE:
4.46

OVERALL:
These are in BPA-free cans, for all the BPA watchers. A slight sardine aroma upon opening. Three plump fish to the tin. A firm-textured fish, fish, are on the dry side. Almost a tune quality to it. Fish possess an excellent seasoning; they also have a very faint bitter taste due to the innards. This tin leaves you with the classic fish breath and taste. I would eat again. 4 1/2 sardines.

RAINCOAST TRADING: DILL & PARSLEY

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
Per serving. 2 to the tin.
Calories- 60
Fat Calories- 20
Total Fat- 2.5g
Sat Fat- 1.0g
Cholesterol- 30mg
Sodium- 210mg
Protein- 7g


PRODUCT OF:
Thailand

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Water, Tomato Paste, Olive Oil, Sea Salt, Modified Tapioca Starch, Onion Powder, Dill, Parsley, Oregano


PRICE:
4.46

OVERALL:
A tomato almost stew aroma upon opening. Three round plump fish to the tin. A very meaty fish, an almost stew-like taste. A tad on the dry side, not a spiny fish. (This tin over pasta would be good) No fishy taste or after taste, more of a chicken quality/texture. I would eat again. 4 1/2 sardines.

RAINCOAST TRADING: CUMIN & CORIANDER

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
Per serving. 2 to the tin.
Calories- 60
Fat Calories- 30
Total Fat- 3g
Sat Fat- 1.5g
Cholesterol- 25mg
Sodium- 220mg
Protein- 7g


PRODUCT OF:
Thailand

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Water, Tomato Paste, Olive Oil, Sea Salt, Modified Tapioca Starch, Coriander, Chilli, Cumin, Garlic, Parsley


PRICE:
4.46

OVERALL:
A very strong tomato aroma upon opening. Four round fish to the tin. A very firm-textured fish, no fishy taste or after taste. Almost a watery after taste. A very faint heat is present. Not a spiny fish. A good tin of fish. I would eat again. Five Sardines.

RAINCOAST TRADING:

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

Per serving. 2 to the tin.
Calories- 60
Fat Calories- 30
Total Fat- 3g
Sat Fat- 1.5g
Cholesterol- 25mg
Sodium- 220mg
Protein- 7g


PRODUCT OF:
Thailand

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Water, Tomato Paste, Sea Salt

PRICE:


OVERALL:
A faint tomato aroma upon opening. Three very plump fish to the tin. A very meaty fish; a nice flavorful tomato sauce. A tart flavor hits you on the first bite, followed by a mild sour note. Fish is on the dry side. No strong fish taste or after. Not a spiny fish. I would eat again. 4 sardines.

RAINCOAST TRADING: WITH CHILI AND LIME

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
Per serving. 2 to the tin.
Calories- 70
Fat Calories- 30
Total Fat- 3g
Sat Fat- 1.5g
Cholesterol- 20mg
Sodium- 250mg
Protein- 6g


PRODUCT OF:
Thailand

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Water, Tomato paste, Olive Oil, Sugar, Soya bean oil, Dried Chilli, Sea Salt, Natural Lime Flavor, Xantham Gum


PRICE:


OVERALL:
A strong tomato aroma upon opening. Three plump fish to the tin. Lime flavor hits you on the first bite; no heat is detectable. A mild tomato sauce does not overpower the fish. A medium-textured fish. A clean after-taste, a meaty fish. I would eat again. 4 Sardines

INTERMARES- 92

INTERMARES: IN VEGETABLE OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
Calories- 205,5
Protein- 24,6g


PRODUCT OF:
Portugal

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines,  Vegetable Oil,  Salt


PRICE:


OVERALL:
No Aroma upon opening, four tightly packed, plumped, scaled fish to the tin. Scales are not noticeable, a very meaty fish. On the dry side, a firm-textured fish, not spiny. No strong after taste, an oil after taste is present. I would probably eat again. 3 Sardines

GENERAL-91

GENERAL: IN OLIVE OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

Calories- 353
Sodium- 0,2g
Protein- 17,5g


PRODUCT OF:
Portugal

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines,  Olive Oil,  Salt


PRICE:


OVERALL:

A very faint oil aroma upon opening. Four tightly packed fish to the tin. A very meaty, flavorful fish. No fishy taste or after taste, almost a tuna quality to it, not a spiny fish nor over salted. (seasoned well) A good tin of fish, I would eat again. 5 Sardines.

FRINSA-90

FRINSA: IN OLIVE OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
Per serving. 1.5 to the tin.
Calories- 110
Fat Calories- 60
Total Fat- 7g
Sat Fat- 1.5g
Cholesterol- 15mg
Sodium- 320mg
Protein- 12g


PRODUCT OF:
SPAIN

INGREDIENTS:
Sardines,  Olive Oil,  Salt


PRICE:
7.95

OVERALL:
Upon opening, a very mild fish aroma, 16 fish to the tin (tin reads "headless pieces") A very dense textured fish, strong tasting, yet not fishy. Almost a robust musky flavor to the fish. (the odor you get when you have a snapping turtle in a hay-filled barrel, cleaning the turtle out, is the taste.) The 2nd layer of fish becomes incredibly salty. Not a bad tin of fish; not sure I would eat again. 3 Sardines.