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| Spanish nail sardines |
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| Leading cause of sardines having a bitter taste. Some sardines are not completely purged/cleaned. |
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| Kroger brand |
Keep popping those tins, Sardine Eaters!
Monday, March 7, 2016
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly 2016
Friday, March 4, 2016
Victorias -156
VICTORIAS- IN TOMATO SAUCE, CHILI ADDED
APPEARANCE:
NUTRITION:
Calories- 50
Total fat- 2g
Cholesterol- 21mg
Sodium- 300mg
Sugar- 1g
Protein- 6g
PRODUCT OF:
Philippines
INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Tomato Paste, Iodized Salt, Spices, Chili
PRICE:
.89
OVERALL:
Tomato aroma upon opening. Excess amount of sauce in comparison to the fish. Small fish, with bits and pieces of former fish. A soft textured fish, a bitter, sour taste hits you on the first bite. The fish dissolves in your mouth, heat attempts to make itself known, only to be knocked backed by a flavor I've only ever tasted exiting my mouth, not entering it, Would not eat again. No Sardines.
VICTORIAS- SPANISH STYLE
APPEARANCE:
NUTRITION:
Calories- 50
Total fat- 2g
Cholesterol- 21mg
Sodium- 300mg
Sugar- 1g
Protein- 6g
PRODUCT OF:
Philippines
INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Tomato Paste, Iodized Salt, Spices, Chili
PRICE:
.89
OVERALL:
A spicy oil aroma upon opening. Seven medium fish to the tin. A dry fish, a crash of flavors hits you all at once. A bitter taste is left lingering afterward. No fishy taste, a hair is present (I'm guessing from a prepper). I would have to say no sardines for this tin.
APPEARANCE:
NUTRITION:
Calories- 50
Total fat- 2g
Cholesterol- 21mg
Sodium- 300mg
Sugar- 1g
Protein- 6g
PRODUCT OF:
Philippines
INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Tomato Paste, Iodized Salt, Spices, Chili
PRICE:
.89
OVERALL:
Tomato aroma upon opening. Excess amount of sauce in comparison to the fish. Small fish, with bits and pieces of former fish. A soft textured fish, a bitter, sour taste hits you on the first bite. The fish dissolves in your mouth, heat attempts to make itself known, only to be knocked backed by a flavor I've only ever tasted exiting my mouth, not entering it, Would not eat again. No Sardines.
VICTORIAS- SPANISH STYLE
APPEARANCE:
NUTRITION:
Calories- 50
Total fat- 2g
Cholesterol- 21mg
Sodium- 300mg
Sugar- 1g
Protein- 6g
PRODUCT OF:
Philippines
INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Tomato Paste, Iodized Salt, Spices, Chili
PRICE:
.89
OVERALL:
A spicy oil aroma upon opening. Seven medium fish to the tin. A dry fish, a crash of flavors hits you all at once. A bitter taste is left lingering afterward. No fishy taste, a hair is present (I'm guessing from a prepper). I would have to say no sardines for this tin.
Sunday, February 21, 2016
Saupiquet -155
SAUPIQUET: IN OLIVE OIL
APPEARANCE:
NUTRITION:
Energy- 901kj/216 kcal
Protein- 21g
PRODUCT OF:
France
INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Olives, Salt
PRICE:
Thanks to Sardine Eater Eric G for this tin!
OVERALL:
Several fillets to the tin. No aroma upon opening. Fillets are not dry; olive oil and Olives add a good balance of flavor to the fillets. A medium-textured fish. I ate the entire tin with no side items. A good tin. I would eat again. 5 Sardines A nice bit of history- CLICK HERE.
APPEARANCE:
NUTRITION:
Energy- 901kj/216 kcal
Protein- 21g
PRODUCT OF:
France
INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Olives, Salt
PRICE:
Thanks to Sardine Eater Eric G for this tin!
OVERALL:
Several fillets to the tin. No aroma upon opening. Fillets are not dry; olive oil and Olives add a good balance of flavor to the fillets. A medium-textured fish. I ate the entire tin with no side items. A good tin. I would eat again. 5 Sardines A nice bit of history- CLICK HERE.
Monday, February 8, 2016
Mega -154
MEGA: IN TOMATO SAUCE WITH CHILI
APPEARANCE:
NUTRITION:
Calories- 50
Total fat- 2g
Cholesterol- 21mg
Sodium- 300mg
Sugar- 1g
Protein- 6g
PRODUCT OF:
Philippines
INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Tomato Paste, Iodized Salt, Spices, Chili
PRICE:
.89
OVERALL:
A sweet tomato aroma upon opening. Three plump fish to the can. A firm-textured fish, a nice heat is present, heat is impressive. Sardines do have a fish taste and after. Tomato sauce is a bit thin but does not lack flavor. I may eat again. not alone. 1 1/2 Sardines.
MEGA: HOT, SPANISH STYLE
APPEARANCE:
NUTRITION:
Calories- 90
Total fat- 4g
Cholesterol- 25mg
Sodium- 320mg
Sugar- 1g
Protein- 11g
PRODUCT OF:
Philippines
INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Vegetable Oil, Carrot, Iodized Salt, Spices
PRICE:
.89
OVERALL:
No aroma upon opening. Seven fish to the tin. a medium-textured fish, a flavorful fish. No strong taste or after. Not a spiny fish. Has almost a sweet undertones to it. I would eat again. 2 sardines.
Sunday, February 7, 2016
La Gondola- 153
LA GONDOLA: SMALL IN OLIVE OIL
APPEARANCE:
NUTRITION:
Energy- 714kj/170kcal
Fat- 15g
Protein- 25g
Salt- 1g
PRODUCT OF:
Portugal
INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Olive Oil, salt
PRICE:
Thanks to Happiness is Portuguese Made for these tins.
OVERALL:
A pleasant oil and a faint sardine aroma upon opening. A tightly packed tin of fish; twelve little fish to the tin. A fresh-tasting fish with no strong fish taste or after. A delicate textured fish almost falls apart while removing from tin. The oil leaves no after taste, not a spiny fish. I would eat again. 5 Sardines
LA GONDOLA: IN ORGANIC OLIVE OIL
NUTRITION:
Energy-
Fat-
Protein-
Salt-
PRODUCT OF:
Portugal
INGREDIENTS:
PRICE:
Thanks to Happiness is Portuguese Made for these tins.
OVERALL:
No noticeable aroma upon opening. A beautiful golden hue to the oil. Four, plump, tightly packed fish to the tin. Oil really compliments the fish. A great-tasting fish, the fish, taste as if they jumped straight from the ocean to the tin. No strong flavors or after-taste. A roe-filled fish, roe is not noticeable while eating. An even medium texture throughout the fish. Not a spiny fish. Would and will eat again. 5 sardines.
LA GONDOLA: IN OLIVE OIL
APPEARANCE:
NUTRITION:
Energy- 1008kj/240kcal
Fat- 17g
Protein- 24g
Salt- 0,94g
PRODUCT OF:
Portugal
INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Olive Oil, lemon, Salt
PRICE:
Thanks to Happiness is Portuguese Made for these tins.
OVERALL:
No aroma upon opening. Seven fish to the tin, a flavorful tin of fish. A medium-textured fish. Fish have a skinless and boneless likeness to them, without the dryness and denseness S&B sometimes have. No strong flavors; oil does not over-power the fish. This is a perfect tin of fish; tin leaves you wanting more. I will eat again. 5 Sardines
LA GONDOLA: IN OLIVE OIL WITH LEMON
Energy- 714kj/170kcal
Fat- 15g
Protein- 25g
Salt- 1g
PRODUCT OF:
Portugal
INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Olive Oil, salt
PRICE:
Thanks to Happiness is Portuguese Made for these tins.
OVERALL:
A pleasant oil and a faint sardine aroma upon opening. A tightly packed tin of fish; twelve little fish to the tin. A fresh-tasting fish with no strong fish taste or after. A delicate textured fish almost falls apart while removing from tin. The oil leaves no after taste, not a spiny fish. I would eat again. 5 Sardines
LA GONDOLA: IN ORGANIC OLIVE OIL
APPEARANCE:
Energy-
Fat-
Protein-
Salt-
PRODUCT OF:
Portugal
INGREDIENTS:
PRICE:
Thanks to Happiness is Portuguese Made for these tins.
OVERALL:
No noticeable aroma upon opening. A beautiful golden hue to the oil. Four, plump, tightly packed fish to the tin. Oil really compliments the fish. A great-tasting fish, the fish, taste as if they jumped straight from the ocean to the tin. No strong flavors or after-taste. A roe-filled fish, roe is not noticeable while eating. An even medium texture throughout the fish. Not a spiny fish. Would and will eat again. 5 sardines.
LA GONDOLA: IN OLIVE OIL
APPEARANCE:
Energy- 1008kj/240kcal
Fat- 17g
Protein- 24g
Salt- 0,94g
PRODUCT OF:
Portugal
INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Olive Oil, lemon, Salt
PRICE:
Thanks to Happiness is Portuguese Made for these tins.
OVERALL:
No aroma upon opening. Seven fish to the tin, a flavorful tin of fish. A medium-textured fish. Fish have a skinless and boneless likeness to them, without the dryness and denseness S&B sometimes have. No strong flavors; oil does not over-power the fish. This is a perfect tin of fish; tin leaves you wanting more. I will eat again. 5 Sardines
LA GONDOLA: IN OLIVE OIL WITH LEMON
APPEARANCE:
NUTRITION:
Energy- 852kj/204kcal
Fat- 12g
Protein- 24g
Salt- 0,50g
PRODUCT OF:
Portugal
INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Olive Oil, Salt
PRICE:
Thanks to Happiness is Portuguese Made for these tins.
OVERALL:
A faint, almost undetectable aroma of lemon upon opening. Four plump, tightly packed fish to the tin. The oil possesses a lovely amber hue. A soft textured fish, a fresh-tasting fish; no strong or overpowering flavors. The lemon flavor is subtle, with no after-taste. Not a spiny fish; scales are present, not noticeable. A refreshing tin of fish. I would and will eat again. ( could easily be a favorite) 5 Sardines.
LA GONDOLA: ESCABECHADAS
Energy- 852kj/204kcal
Fat- 12g
Protein- 24g
Salt- 0,50g
PRODUCT OF:
Portugal
INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Olive Oil, Salt
PRICE:
Thanks to Happiness is Portuguese Made for these tins.
OVERALL:
A faint, almost undetectable aroma of lemon upon opening. Four plump, tightly packed fish to the tin. The oil possesses a lovely amber hue. A soft textured fish, a fresh-tasting fish; no strong or overpowering flavors. The lemon flavor is subtle, with no after-taste. Not a spiny fish; scales are present, not noticeable. A refreshing tin of fish. I would and will eat again. ( could easily be a favorite) 5 Sardines.
LA GONDOLA: ESCABECHADAS
APPEARANCE:
NUTRITION:
Energy- 987kj/2359kcal
Fat- 16g
Protein- 20g
Salt- 1,3g
PRODUCT OF:
Portugal
INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Olive Oil, tomato, onion, vinegar, spices, and salt
PRICE:
Thanks to Happiness is Portuguese Made for these tins.
OVERALL:
A brief marinade aroma is detected upon opening; it disperses as quickly as it lets itself known. A medium-textured fish. A very mild and flavorful marinade. A great blend of spices, nothing is fighting to make itself known, a very well balance of flavors. The best-marinaded sardines I've had to date leaves no strong aftertaste, a very clean-tasting fish. ( I wonder if they have a master blender for spices and marinades as the states do for bourbon?) Perhaps they kiss each sardine and pack them with love. They are that good. I would and will eat again. 5 sardines.
Energy- 987kj/2359kcal
Fat- 16g
Protein- 20g
Salt- 1,3g
PRODUCT OF:
Portugal
INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Olive Oil, tomato, onion, vinegar, spices, and salt
PRICE:
Thanks to Happiness is Portuguese Made for these tins.
OVERALL:
A brief marinade aroma is detected upon opening; it disperses as quickly as it lets itself known. A medium-textured fish. A very mild and flavorful marinade. A great blend of spices, nothing is fighting to make itself known, a very well balance of flavors. The best-marinaded sardines I've had to date leaves no strong aftertaste, a very clean-tasting fish. ( I wonder if they have a master blender for spices and marinades as the states do for bourbon?) Perhaps they kiss each sardine and pack them with love. They are that good. I would and will eat again. 5 sardines.
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Conservas Pinhas- 152
CONSERVAS PINHAIS: IN TOMATO SAUCE
APPEARANCE:
NUTRITION:
N/A
PRODUCT OF:
Portugal
INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Pure Olive Oil, Tomato Sauce, Salt
PRICE:
Thanks to Happiness is Portuguese Made for these tins.
OVERALL:
A faint tomato aroma upon opening. Four plump, tightly packed fish to the tin. A mild tomato sauce flavor hits you on the first bite, a flavorful sauce. A nice textured fish, the fish, holds their shape well while removing from tin. Not a spiny fish, no strong taste or after. A clean-tasting fish with good flavor. I consumed the entire tin without even bringing out any crackers. I would and will eat again. 5 sardines.
CONSERVAS PINHAIS:IN OLIVE OIL
APPEARANCE:
NUTRITION:
N/A
PRODUCT OF:
Portugal
INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Pure Olive Oil, Salt
PRICE:
Thanks to Happiness is Portuguese Made for these tins.
OVERALL:
I'm met with a very faint olive Oil aroma upon opening. Five meaty fish to the tin. A mild tasting fish, Olive oil leaves no strong after taste, nor are there any fish after taste. A good even texture throughout the fish, no soft spots. Not a spiny fish.
I've tasted this tin before... Then it hit me, this tin is my childhood! This tin of fish tastes exactly the same as the sardines I used to eat with my father as a boy. I would eat again. 5 sardines.
CONSERVAS PINHAIS: SPICED IN OLIVE OIL 125 GRS
APPEARANCE:
NUTRITION:
N/A
PRODUCT OF:
Portugal
INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Pure Olive Oil, Piri-Piri, Cucumber, Cloves, Black Pepper, Carrot, Laurel, Salt
PRICE:
Thanks to Happiness is Portuguese Made for these tins.
OVERALL:
A nice subtle peppery aroma upon opening. Six medium-sized fish to the tin, a beautiful amber hue to the oil. A medium textured fish, a faint flavor of clove makes itself known, spice is the second row that slowly creeps up, not overpowering the blend of flavors this tin possess. An extremely clean-tasting fish and oil. The flavors of this tin are superb. If you eat crackers or the sorts with this tin, you are doing an injustice to the fish. The tin leaves me craving more. I will eat again. 5 sardines.
CONSERVAS PINHAIS: SPPICED IN OLIVE OIL 90 GRS
APPEARANCE:
NUTRITION:
N/A
PRODUCT OF:
Portugal
INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Pure Olive Oil, Piri-Piri, Cucumber, Cloves, Black Pepper, Carrot, Laurel, Salt
PRICE:
Thanks to Happiness is Portuguese Made for these tins.
OVERALL:
My craving for another tin was met with this tin. Being labeled the same with identical ingredients, I was expecting an identical experience. This tin is more shallow than the one before it, with smaller-sized fish. Six small fish to the tin, spice heat does not take the 2nd row to this tin. A nice heat hits you on the first bite, followed by the balance of flavors the tin possesses. Another tin of great-tasting fish as above. This tin is my favorite to date, mouth orgasm. Not a spiny fish, a great textured fish, no after taste present; just an even spice after the tone. A great tin of fish. This must be what happy Sardines taste like. 5 strong sardines!
NUTRITION:
N/A
PRODUCT OF:
Portugal
INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Pure Olive Oil, Tomato Sauce, Salt
PRICE:
Thanks to Happiness is Portuguese Made for these tins.
OVERALL:
A faint tomato aroma upon opening. Four plump, tightly packed fish to the tin. A mild tomato sauce flavor hits you on the first bite, a flavorful sauce. A nice textured fish, the fish, holds their shape well while removing from tin. Not a spiny fish, no strong taste or after. A clean-tasting fish with good flavor. I consumed the entire tin without even bringing out any crackers. I would and will eat again. 5 sardines.
CONSERVAS PINHAIS:IN OLIVE OIL
APPEARANCE:
N/A
PRODUCT OF:
Portugal
INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Pure Olive Oil, Salt
PRICE:
Thanks to Happiness is Portuguese Made for these tins.
OVERALL:
I'm met with a very faint olive Oil aroma upon opening. Five meaty fish to the tin. A mild tasting fish, Olive oil leaves no strong after taste, nor are there any fish after taste. A good even texture throughout the fish, no soft spots. Not a spiny fish.
I've tasted this tin before... Then it hit me, this tin is my childhood! This tin of fish tastes exactly the same as the sardines I used to eat with my father as a boy. I would eat again. 5 sardines.
CONSERVAS PINHAIS: SPICED IN OLIVE OIL 125 GRS
APPEARANCE:
NUTRITION:
N/A
PRODUCT OF:
Portugal
INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Pure Olive Oil, Piri-Piri, Cucumber, Cloves, Black Pepper, Carrot, Laurel, Salt
PRICE:
Thanks to Happiness is Portuguese Made for these tins.
OVERALL:
A nice subtle peppery aroma upon opening. Six medium-sized fish to the tin, a beautiful amber hue to the oil. A medium textured fish, a faint flavor of clove makes itself known, spice is the second row that slowly creeps up, not overpowering the blend of flavors this tin possess. An extremely clean-tasting fish and oil. The flavors of this tin are superb. If you eat crackers or the sorts with this tin, you are doing an injustice to the fish. The tin leaves me craving more. I will eat again. 5 sardines.
CONSERVAS PINHAIS: SPPICED IN OLIVE OIL 90 GRS
APPEARANCE:
NUTRITION:
N/A
PRODUCT OF:
Portugal
INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Pure Olive Oil, Piri-Piri, Cucumber, Cloves, Black Pepper, Carrot, Laurel, Salt
PRICE:
Thanks to Happiness is Portuguese Made for these tins.
OVERALL:
My craving for another tin was met with this tin. Being labeled the same with identical ingredients, I was expecting an identical experience. This tin is more shallow than the one before it, with smaller-sized fish. Six small fish to the tin, spice heat does not take the 2nd row to this tin. A nice heat hits you on the first bite, followed by the balance of flavors the tin possesses. Another tin of great-tasting fish as above. This tin is my favorite to date, mouth orgasm. Not a spiny fish, a great textured fish, no after taste present; just an even spice after the tone. A great tin of fish. This must be what happy Sardines taste like. 5 strong sardines!
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