Conchita- 163

CONCHITA: IN TOMATO

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
serv. size 2
Calories- 100
Fat- 7g
Protein- 9g
Sodium- 250mg
Cholesterol- 20mg


PRODUCT OF:
Spain


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Tomato,  Salt


PRICE:
2.99


OVERALL:
A tomato aroma hits you upon opening, five fish to the tin. A firm-textured fish, tomato sauce is subtle, a slight fish taste lets itself known; followed by salt, salt is very prominent in this tin. Be a great tin with beer. A faint fish and strong salty after taste. Would be better in a dish.
3 1/2 Sardines

Three Lady Cooks- 162

THREE LADY COOKS: IN TOMATO SAUCE

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:

Cholesterol 25mg
Fat- 3g
Protein- 10g
Sodium- 400mg


PRODUCT OF:
Thailand


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Tomato Sauce, Iodized Salt, sugar


PRICE:


OVERALL:
A tart, twangy tomato aroma upon opening. I had a little trouble the fish out of the can; I was thinking of a can packed tightly with little fish, then two large fish fell from the can. A good textured fish, yet dry. A mild, bland-tasting fish with a sweet aftertaste. Fish would be better in a dish or with toast. 2 Sardines.

Lieber's -161

LIEBER'S: IN OLIVE OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
serv. size 1/2 can
Calories- 130
Fat- 10g
Protein- 11g
Sodium- 240mg


PRODUCT OF:
Morocco


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Olive Oil,  Salt


PRICE:


OVERALL:
No aroma upon opening, four plump fish to the tin. A very meaty fish, scales are slightly noticeable. Not a spiny fish. A peculiar after taste is pres. No strong fishy aftertaste, more of refrigeration after taste. When I finished the tin off with some bread after taste was not detected. (not how I rate) 2 1/2 sardines.

LIEBER'S: SPICY IN SOYA OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
serv. size 1/2 can
Calories- 130 cal
Fat- 10g
Protein- 11g
Sodium- 240g


PRODUCT OF:
Morocco


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Soya Oil, Salt, Spices




PRICE:


OVERALL:
Oil aroma upon opening, two large, plump, scaled fish to the tin. A soft textured fish, fish, falls apart while removing from tin... A bland fish, not much flavor can be detected. Spice never makes itself known; I've had spicier tap water. A bitter aftertaste is pres. Fish literally crumbles the more you attempt to eat it. 1 1/2 Sardines.

Torreira-160

TORREIRA: ESCABECHE

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
Calories- 208kcal
Fat- 16,4g
Protein- 15,1g
Sodium- 0,7g


PRODUCT OF:
Portugal


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Vegetable Oil, Vinegar, Garlic, Onion, Bay Leaves, Salt




PRICE:


OVERALL:
A very faint spice aroma upon opening. Three plump fish to the tin. Bay leaf flavor hits you on the first bite, A subtle sour note follows. No strong fish taste or after; a sweet under-note does linger. A slightly dry fish yet meaty. I would eat again. 3 Sardines.

TORREIRA: ESCABECHE PICANTE

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
Calories- 217kcal
Fat- 13,6g
Protein- 23,7g



PRODUCT OF:
Portugal


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Sunflower Oil, Vinegar, Garlic, Onion, Bay Leaves, piri-piri, Salt




PRICE:


OVERALL:
Vinegar aroma upon opening. Pepper seeds lat atop the fish (always a good sign) four plump fish to the tin. Vinegar flavor is present on the first bite. Heat slowly creeps up, then hits you with a burst of flavor. A nice heat; heat is evenly distributed throughout the fish. No strong fish taste or after. Would eat again. 4 Sardines.

Comur-159

COMUR: ESCABECHE

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
Calories- 208kcal
Fat- 16,4g
Protein- 15,1gg
Sodium- 0,7g


PRODUCT OF:
Portugal


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Sunflower Oil, Vinegar, Spices, Garlic, Salt




PRICE:


OVERALL:
A nice pickled aroma upon opening. Four plump fish to the tin. A mild-tasting fish, Spices are balanced well throughout the tin. Vinegar does not overpower the fish; fish possess a medium texture. (not a dry fish)  A clean-tasting fish with no strong fish taste or after. Not a spiny fish. I would eat again. 5 Sardines

COMUR: IN SUNFLOWER OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
Calories- 249kcal
Fat- 20,2g
Protein- 16,8g
Sodium- 1,3g


PRODUCT OF:
Portugal


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Sunflower Oil, Salt



PRICE:


OVERALL:
Four pretty, plump fish to the tin. a faint oil aroma upon opening. A firm-textured fish holds its shape well. Scales are present and are not noticeable. No fishy taste or after. Not a spiny fish, salt is a front runner in this tin. A roe-filled fish; roe not detectable. A flaky, meaty fish.
4 1/2 sardines.

COMUR: IN OLIVE OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
Calories- 314kcal
Fat- 26.8g
Protein- 18,4g
Sodium- 0,9g


PRODUCT OF:
Portugal


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Olive Oil, Salt




PRICE:


OVERALL:
Four fish to the tin. No noticeable aroma upon opening. A soft textured fish falls apart while removing from tin. A spiny fish, a roe filled fish; roe is noticeable. There is a hint of smokiness to this tin.. the fish or the oil. No lingering strong aftertaste. 3 sardines.

COMUR:

 APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
Calories- 263kcal
Fat- 20,6g
Protein- 19,53g
Sodium- 0,75g


PRODUCT OF:
Portugal


INGREDIENTS:
Smoked Sardines, Olive Oil, Salt




PRICE:


OVERALL:
Four fish to the tin. A smoke aroma hits you upon opening. A medium-textured fish. A nice, even subtle smoke flavor hits you on the first bite. Not a spiny fish. No strong fish flavors or after. A faint smoke flavor is the only after taste. A clean-tasting fish. Oil does not possess any strong flavors. 5 Sardines

COMUR:

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
Calories- 106kcal
Fat- 3,4g
Protein- 18,0g
Sodium- 1,2g


PRODUCT OF:
Portugal


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Tomato, Vinegar, Sunflower Oil, Spices, Pri-Pri, Salt




PRICE:


OVERALL:
A faint spicy tomato aroma upon opening. Three fish to the tin. There was a mild tomato flavor on the first bite, followed by a subtle spiciness, with vinegar playing backup. A good balance of flavors marries well with the fish. A meaty fish that holds its shape well. An addictive tin of fish. A nice faint heat after taste. 5 Sardines

Old Fisherman- 158

OLD FISHERMAN: IN TOMATO SAUCE

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
Serv Sive 1/5 can 5 servings
Calories- 33
Total Fat- 1g
Cholesterol- 14mg..
Sodium- 170mg
Protein- 5g


PRODUCT OF:
Taiwan


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Tomato Paste, Capsicum, Sugar, Salt, MSG



PRICE:
2.09

OVERALL:
No aroma upon opening, four medium fish to the tin. A sweet taste hits you on the first bite. A firm-textured fish, the fish becomes dry as you eat it. A watery sauce with an almost metal aftertaste. (Crackers really helps this tin out) A fish flavor is present, with a lingering fish aftertaste; almost feel as if i'm eating fresh cut bait is what the aftertaste reminds me of. Probably wouldn't eat again. 1 Sardine.

OLD FISHERMAN: IN GINGER

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
Serv Sive 1/5 can 5 servings
Calories- 79
Total Fat- 7g
Cholesterol- 20mg..
Sodium- 146mg
Protein- 4g


PRODUCT OF:
Taiwan


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Soybean Oil, Salt Ginger



PRICE:
2.09

OVERALL:
No aroma upon opening. A generous amount of ginger is present, with five fish to the tin. A soft textured fish. A rush of ginger and salt hits you on the first bite. The soybean oil reminds me more of water than oil, with the bland taste and thinness of the liquid. This tin reminds me of canned breakfast sausage. A spiny fish. The tin may be better with rice or even eggs. I may eat again. 1 1/2 sardines.

LA Rosa -157

LA ROSE: SMOKED IN OLIVE OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
Calories- 180
Fat- 14g
Protein- 11g
Sodium- 130g


PRODUCT OF:
Portugal


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Olive Oil, Smoke Flavoring, Salt




PRICE:


OVERALL:
A smoke aroma hits you upon opening. Four plump, scaled fish to the tin, scales not noticeable. A semi-soft textured fish, smoke is subtle does not overpower the fish. A clean-tasting fish. Roe-filled, roe is dense in texture and not grainy. No strong flavors or after. 4 1/2 sardines

LA ROSE: SKINLESS & BONELESS IN OLIVE OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
Calories- 200
Fat- 17g
Protein- 13g
Sodium- 160g


PRODUCT OF:
Portugal


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Olive Oil, Salt





PRICE:


OVERALL:
A beautiful appearance, four plump, naked fish to the tin. Subtle oil aroma that plays peek a boo- A flavorful tin of fish, meaty, delectable piece of fish. Better than any canned tuna. Not dry, If you eat these with anything other than alone, you're committing a crime. 5 Sardines.

LA ROSE: IN SPICY TOMATO SAUCE

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
Calories- 110
Fat- 8g
Protein- 12g
Sodium- 200g


PRODUCT OF:
Portugal


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Water, Tomato, Olive Oil, Chilli Pepper, Salt




PRICE:


OVERALL:
A faint pepper and tomato aroma upon opening. Four tightly packed, plump fish to the tin. a mild-flavored fish, tomato sauce is mild, no bitterness detected. The sauce does not overpower the fish balances out well. Heat slowly creeps up after several bites. A medium textured fish, no strong taste or after. The heat lingers afterward, a mild heat. Not a spiny fish. 5 sardines.

LA ROSE: IN OLIVE OIL

APPEARANCE:

NUTRITION:
Calories- 180
Fat- 14g
Protein- 11g
Sodium- 125g


PRODUCT OF:
Portugal


INGREDIENTS:
Sardines, Olive Oil, salt




PRICE:


OVERALL:
No aroma upon opening. Four plump fish to the tin. An attractive-looking tin of fish. A roe-filled fish. A soft textured fish, no strong taste or after, not a spiny fish. A neutral-tasting fish would help if eaten with sides. I would eat again. 4 sardines.