The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly 2020

Bonta -198

BONTA: IN OLIVE OIL

APPEARANCE:

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NUTRITION:

Calories-
Fat Cal-
Total Fat-
Sat Fat-

Protein- 

Cholesterol- 

Sodium- 

PRODUCT OF:
Spain


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Olive Oil, Salt


PRICE:


OVERALL:

No strong aroma upon opening. Four plump fish to the tin. A mild-tasting fish with a medium texture,. Fish holds its shape well while removed from the tin. Olive oil compliments the fish, with no lingering oil flavor. A clean-tasting fish with no strong flavors or aftertaste. Not a spiny fish, a meaty fish. A good tin of fish. 4 1/2 sardines

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Ramon Pena- 197

RAMON PENA: IN OLIVE OIL WITH 'PADRON" PEPPERS

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NUTRITION:

serv. 2

Calories-109
Fat Cal- 60
Total Fat- 7g
Sat Fat-1g

Protein- 12G

Cholesterol- 26MG

Sodium- 181g

PRODUCT OF:
Spain


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Olive Oil, "Padron" pepper, Salt


PRICE:


OVERALL:
A peppery aroma upon opening. Twenty-two fish to the tin. A medium-textured fish holds its shape well while removing from tin. A mild tasting fish, no strong flavors or after taste; A clean tasting fish. Not a spiny fish. The Pepper flavor is subtle. The flavor of the oil lets itself known quickly and leaves just as quick.  5 Sardines.

Kartago- 196

KATAGO: IN OLIVE OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

serv. 1 piece drained

Calories-220
Fat Cal- 140
Total Fat- 16g
Sat Fat-2g

Protein- 18G

Cholesterol- 40MG

Sodium- 300g

PRODUCT OF:
Tunisia


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Olive Oil, Salt


PRICE:


OVERALL:
A fish aroma upon opening, 8 fish to the tin. A densely textured fish, a salty fish. Reminds me of a stewed fish flavor. No strong flavors or aftertaste. It would be better in a dish or with bread. Does not hold its shape well while removing from tin. 2 Sardines

KATAGO: WITH CAYENNE PEPPER

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

serv. 1 piece drained

Calories-200
Fat Cal- 140
Total Fat- 15g
Sat Fat-1.5g

Protein- 16G

Cholesterol- 35MG

Sodium- 270g

PRODUCT OF:
Tunisia


INGREDIENTS:
Sunflower Oil, Cayenne Peppers, Salt


PRICE:


OVERALL:
Pepper aroma upon opening. A medium-textured fish. The heat hits you on first bite, A nice strong, lingering heat. No strong fish taste or after taste, only heat. Does not hold its shape well while removing from tin.. Two huge whole cayenne peppers to the tin. 3 1/2 Sardines.

KATAGO: IN SPICY HARISSA SAUCE

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

serv. 1 piece drained

Calories-144
Fat Cal- 72
Total Fat- 18g
Sat Fat-2.2g

Protein- 18G

Cholesterol- 90MG

Sodium- 400g

PRODUCT OF:
Tunisia


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Harissa Sauce, Cayenne Pepper

PRICE:


OVERALL:
A faint, almost undetectable spice aroma upon opening. Six fish to the tin. A soft textured fish. Reminds me of a salty jerky, only soft. No strong flavors or after. The spice is mild. 1 Sardine.

KATAGO: IN TOMATO SAUCE

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

serv. 1 piece drained

Calories-240
Fat Cal- 160
Total Fat- 18g
Sat Fat-2g

Protein- 18G

Cholesterol- 40MG

Sodium- 400g

PRODUCT OF:
Tunisia


INGREDIENTS:
Tomato Sauce


PRICE:


OVERALL:
A strong tomato aroma upon opening. Seven fish to the tin. A mild-tasting fish with fishy undertones that leave as quickly as they appeared. Faint fishy aftertaste. A bland sauce. 1 Sardine

KATAGO: IN SUNFLOWER OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

serv. 1 piece drained

Calories- 210
Fat Cal- 140
Total Fat- 16g
Sat Fat-1.5g

Protein- 18G

Cholesterol- 40MG

Sodium- 300g

PRODUCT OF:
Tunisia


INGREDIENTS:
Sunflower Oil, Salt


PRICE:


OVERALL:
An oil aroma upon opening. Seven fish to the tin. a medium textured/ dense fish. Hold's its shape well while removing from tin. No strong flavors or after. Not a spiny fish. Oil does not overpower the fish. 3 1/2 Sardines.

Sea Castle- 195

SEA CASTLE: SKINLESS BONELESS IN PURE OLIVE OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

serv. 1 piece drained

Calories-190
Fat Cal- 100
Total Fat- 11g
Sat Fat-2.5g

Protein- 24G

Cholesterol- 15MG

Sodium- 260 mg

PRODUCT OF:
Morocco


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Olive Oil, Salt


PRICE:
$1.45


OVERALL:
Oil aroma upon opening. A firm-textured fish. Six tightly packed fish to the tin. A mild tasting, no strong flavors or after, Salt is noticeable in this tin. Not an overly dry fish, 4 1/2 Sardines.

SEA CASTLE: IN TOMATO SAUCE

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

serv. 1 piece drained

Calories-190
Fat Cal- 80
Total Fat- 8g
Sat Fat-3g

Protein- 22G

Cholesterol- 55MG

Sodium- 330g

PRODUCT OF:
Morocco


INGREDIENTS:
Water, Tomato Paste, Olive Oil, Salt


PRICE:
$2.22


OVERALL:
No aroma upon opening. Three large fish to the tin. A meaty fish. A watery sauce with a hint of weak tomato flavor. (more like-colored water) No strong flavors or after. A neutral-tasting fish, it really has no flavor of its own. Patches of scales. Scales are not noticeable. 3 1/2 Sardines

SEA CASTLE:

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

serv. 1 piece drained

Calories-140
Fat Cal- 70
Total Fat- 8g
Sat Fat-2g

Protein- 15G

Cholesterol- 55MG

Sodium- 350g

PRODUCT OF:
Morocco


INGREDIENTS:
Water, Salt


PRICE:
$1.74


OVERALL:
A fish aroma upon opening. Five tightly packed fish to the tin. A meaty fish, fish has a tuna quality to it... only better. No strong flavors or, after, a mild-flavored fish. Salt is detectable yet, does not overpower the fish. 4 1/2 Sardines.

SEA CASTLE:

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

serv. 1 piece drained

Calories-270
Fat Cal- 210
Total Fat- 24g
Sat Fat-3g

Protein- 13G

Cholesterol- 75MG

Sodium- 320g

PRODUCT OF:
Morocco


INGREDIENTS:
Olive Oil, Salt


PRICE:
$2.04


OVERALL:
A faint oil aroma upon opening. Three plump fish to the tin. A meaty fish holds its shape well while removing from tin. A mild-tasting fish with no strong flavors or after. Scales are present, not noticeable. A firm-textured fish. Oil does not overpower the fish. A faint oil aftertaste. 3 1/2 sardines.