Sardinmastarens -148

SARDINMASTARENS: IN RAPESEED OIL

APPEARENCE:

NUTRITION:
Energi- 356
kcal/1473 kj
Protein- 17g
Fat- 32g



PRODUCT OF:
Sweden


INGREDIENTS:
Bristlings, Rapeseed, Salt




PRICE:
4.99

OVER ALL:
(I love the image cover, fake beard and all. It's like Gorton fisherman's, bourbon drinking, "i'll cut you" I don't give a damn if you eat my fish attitude, uncle)
A smokey oil aroma upon opening. Fourteen fish to the tin. Smoke flavor hits you on first bite, followed by a bit of saltiness. A medium textured fish; holds it's shape well while removing from tin. The oil does not overpower the fish; the mixed with the smoke flavor, adds a hint of sweetness. no strong fish taste or after. A good little fish. 5 Sardines

SARDINMASTARENS: IN TOMATO

APPEARENCE:

                          
NUTRITION:
Energi- 176
kcal/650 kj
Protein- 17g
Fat- 10g


PRODUCT OF:
Sweden


INGREDIENTS:
Bristlings, Water, Tomato Paste, Socker, Salt, Acidty Regulator E 260, Spices




PRICE:
4.99

OVER ALL:
A strong tomato aroma upon opening. Thirteen fish to the tin. A medium textured fish, holds it's shape well. A mild tasting fish, as well as a mild tomato sauce. Sauce does not over power the fish, a hint of sweetness to the sauce. No strong taste or after. I would eat again. 4 1/2 sardines

Nepton- 147

NEPTON: IN OLIVE OIL 

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
N/A


PRODUCT OF:
Portugal


INGREDIENTS:
N/A

PRICE:


OVER ALL:
Two large fish to the tin, a faint oil aroma upon opening. The fish is bursting with roe; a very meaty fish. A nice white flaky meat. Scales are present; not noticeable. Not a spiny fish, no strong taste or after; a clean tasting fish. Fish posses a good texture, holds it's shape well while removing from tin. I would eat again. 4 1/2 sardines.

NEPTON: IN SPICY SOYA OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
N/A


PRODUCT OF:
Portugal

INGREDIENTS:
N/A

PRICE:


OVER ALL:

A very faint oil aroma upon opening. Three large fish to the tin. A firm textured fish, roe filled. No strong taste or after. A bit salty, salt is very noticeable and hits you on first bite. Heat is almost undetectable in this oil, a faint hint of warmth makes it's self known than disperses as quickly as it appeared. Not a spiny fish. I give these guys 3 1/2 sardines.

Galil- 146

GALIL: IN TOMATO

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
Serving size per container: 1

Calories-
Total Fat-
Cholesterol-
Sodium-
Protein-


PRODUCT OF:
Morocco


INGREDIENTS:



PRICE:

OVER ALL:
A very faint tomato aroma upon opening. Two large fish to the tin. Tomato sauce is a little watery in thickness; not a flavorful sauce. A very meaty fish, scales are present; not noticeable. No strong fish taste or after. Not a spiny fish, no roe detected. Would eat again. 4 1?2 Sardines.

GALIL: IN OLIVE OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
Serving size per container: 1

Calories- 196
Total Fat- 12g
Cholesterol- 35mg..
Sodium- 360mg
Protein- 24g


PRODUCT OF:
Morocco


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Olive Oil, Salt



PRICE:

OVER ALL:

 A faint sardine and oil aroma upon opening. Three large fish to the tin. A very tightly packed tin of fiash. Kudos to the packer. A very meaty fish, no strong taste or after. Salt is detectable in this tin, but not overpowering. Patches of scales are present; not noticeable while eating. not a spiny fish. I would eat again. 5 Sardines.

GALIL: IN HOT CHILI

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
Serving size per container: 1

Calories- 196
Total Fat- 12g
Cholesterol- 35 mg
Sodium- 360 mg
Protein- 24g


PRODUCT OF:
Morocco


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Vegetable Oil, Hot Chili, Salt



PRICE:

OVER ALL:
A sardine and oil aroma upon opening. Two large, scaled fish to the tin. A firm textured fish. Chili flavor is detected before I even close my mouth. A very nice heat from the chili. A roe filled fish; roe not gritty. Scales not noticeable. Two chili pods to the tin. Not a spiny fish. A nice heat after taste. I would eat again. 5 Sardines

GALIL: IN VEGETABLE OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
Serving size per container: 1

Calories- 196
Total Fat- 12g
Cholesterol- 35 mg
Sodium- 360 mg
Protein- 24g


PRODUCT OF:
Morocco


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Vegetable Oil, Salt



PRICE:

OVER ALL:
Sardine and oil aroma upon opening. Three medium sised fish to the tin. A good textured fish; holds it's shape well. Scales and roe not detectable. No fishy taste or after. A clean tasting fish. Oil is mild and does not overpower the fish. 4 1/2 Sardines.

Mi Siembra- 145

MI SIEMBRA: IN TOMATO SAUCE

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
Serving size per container: 3

Calories- 58
Total Fat- 0.6g
Cholesterol- 0.6mg
Sodium- 456mg
Protein- 13.ig


PRODUCT OF:
Thailand


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Tomato Paste, Water, Salt



PRICE:
.89

OVER ALL:
A faint tomato aroma upon opening. Three large fish to the tin. A soft textured fish. Sauce has a stew flavor to it. No strong fish taste or after. Almost a bland tasting fish; ther's a battle between sour and bitter in your mouth , then it's gone as quick as they began to spar. These guys need to be on rice or toast perhaps. I give these guys two sardines.

Marco Polo-144

MARCO POLO: IN SOYBEAN OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
Serving size per container: 1

Calories- 252
Total Fat- 17g
Cholesterol- 69mg
Sodium- 565mg
Protein- 17g


PRODUCT OF:
Slovenia


INGREDIENTS:
 Sardines, Soybean Oil,Salt,


PRICE:

OVER ALL:
Fish aroma hits you upon opening. Nine small fish to the tin. A good textured fish; a slightly dry fish. No strong fish taste or after. Not a spiny fish, no strong oil taste. Tails remain attached to the fish. I would eat again. 4 Sardines

Glicks -143

GLICKS: SKINLESS & BONELESS IN WATER

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
Serving size per container: 1

Calories- 150
Total Fat- 9g
Cholesterol- 60mg
Sodium- 390mg
Protein- 17g


PRODUCT OF:
Morocco


INGREDIENTS:
 Sardines, Water, Salt,


PRICE:

OVER ALL:
A fish aroma upon opening. Two and a half, almost three fish to the tin. A firm textured fish; a very dry fish. No fishy taste or after. no bones or patches of scales present. Not a flavorful fish. I would eat again, not alone. 4 Sardines.

GLICKS: IN WATER

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
Serving size per container: 1
Calories- 150
Total Fat- 9g
Cholesterol- 105mg
Sodium- 440mg
Protein- 18g


PRODUCT OF:
Morocco


INGREDIENTS:
 Sardines,Water,Salt

PRICE:

OVER ALL:
Four tightly, scaled sardines to the tin. A very faint sardine aroma upon opening. A sardine oil, hue to the water. A good textured fish. Scales are not noticeable. A surprisingly flavorful fish, being in water. No strong taste or after. Not a spiny fish, fish is a tad on the dry side. A good tin of fish. I would eat again. 4 1/2 sardines.

GLICKS: OLIVE OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
Serving size per container: 1

Calories- 370
Total Fat- 33g
Cholesterol- 105mg
Sodium- 440mg
Protein- 18g


PRODUCT OF:
Morocco


INGREDIENTS:
 Sardines, Olive Oil ,Salt

PRICE:

OVER ALL:
Olive oil aroma upon opening. Four scaled fish to the tin. A very meaty fish, no strong taste or after. Scales are not noticeable. A clean tasting fish, oil has a faint sweet, almost fruitiness taste to it. Not a spiny fish. I would eat again. 4 1/2 Sardines.

GLICKS:  SKINLESS & BONELESS IN OLIVE OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
Serving size per container: 1

Calories- 360
Total Fat- 33g
Cholesterol- 60mg
Sodium- 390mg
Protein- 17g


PRODUCT OF:
Morocco


INGREDIENTS:
 Sardines, Olive Oil ,Salt

PRICE:

OVER ALL:
A faint oil aroma upon opening. six to six and a half sardines to the tin. A very salty tin of fish, salt hits you on first bite. Not a dry fish, no strong taste or after, only saltiness. (This is a two maybe three beer minimum tin.) I wouldn't eat again, without a beer. 3 sardines due to salt.

A Day in The Life...

I'm fortunate to be able to experience and try different tinned sardines from all over the world, and I am fortunate to be able to chat with other Sardine Eaters and Sardinistas world wide.

2014 Donation

As most of you Sardine Eaters know, I always donate sardines to a local food bank each year, and I will continue to do so. As of yesterday, I will start taking more actions in donating sardines to the Sardine Eaters in need.

I was in Charlotte, NC yesterday, and as I approached the intersection on Independence Blvd, to exit onto 85, I noticed on each corner at the exit ramps and under the stop lights were homeless people. Most of them were holding signs up, reading the assorted need help/Jesus loves you bit. I was one vehicle behind to being first at the stop light, next to the median. On the median stood an older black man, skinny in appearance, short wiry white beard, clothes worn with wear, with a small black bag crumpled up at his feet. He held no sign, nor did he run to the window asking for money; he simply threw up his hand and waved and smiled a yellow jack o' latern smile. All I had to offer was Sardines.  I had just bought several cases. Living in a world of plastic, I hardly ever have cash on hand any more.

I asked him, "Do you eat Sardines?"

A few tins to get me started. 

"Sardines!? Yeah! I like Sardines!" he replied.  I reached around grabbing a handful of five tins, handing them out the window to him. His eyes lit up, and with a big smile he took the sardines joyfully, thanking me repeatedly.  While holding the sardines aloft in his right hand, he walked with a bit of a limp back to where his cloth bag lay crumpled up on the median.  As he put the sardines in his bag, I could here him say, "I'm going to eat tonight." He leaned back onto the sign post in the median waving and thanking me again. Seeing his excitement and sincere appreciation for receiving the sardines, I grabbed another handful of five tins and handed them out for him. I wished that I had had a sleeve of crackers to have offered him. I hope the ten tins made up for it.

While I post occasionally on Mouth Full of Sardines social media accounts of people stealing sardines from stores, and even getting arrested for sardine theft,  most of these people are just looking for food. Just four days ago in Mooresville, NC,  I had a bag of sardines pulled from my vehicle through a window gap that I did not think was big enough for an arm to slip in.

No Sardine Eater should be without sardines. Most food banks never receive sardines. I've never heard of a sardine brand/company giving back to the community. Hell, circumstances in life are always a gamble. It could be me one day out there holding a sign.

I'm going to start placing a few sardine packages in my bag on days I'm going to be in cities, containing six tins, a sleeve of crackers, and utensils. And if I happen across a fellow Sardine Eater in need, I'll hand him the fish package.

As I've mentioned before, sardines are truly the food of mankind. No matter nationality, race, religious views, or socioeconomic status, sardines are the one food enjoyed by all.  Remember to share a tin with your fellow man.

Two of my buddies, Matt and Thomas' sharing a tin at the Lineville River in the gorge. 

Keep popping those tins, Sardine Eaters!