Sardines Atlantic

Sardina pilchardus

Origin: Wild caught. Morocco – FAO 34
Size: 100g. 8-12 pcs / kg.
Ingredients: Sardine

Sardines, are several small, oily pelagic fish related to herrings, it’s a Clupeidae. They are commercially fished for a variety of uses: for bait; for immediate consumption; for canning, drying, salting, or smoking; and for reduction into fish meal or oil. In the Atlantic ocean, sardines are usually caught from the south west of Europe and on the west coast of North Africa.Morocco is the largest canned sardine exporter in the world and the leading supplier of sardines to the European market.

FISHING SEASON

In Morocco and generally west Africa, Sardines are caught all year except during January and February months.

FREEZING FORM/PACKING

Whole round, Blast frozen in blocks. The sardine is also cut for the canning into HGT form. Whole round Sardines are usually packed in 10kg block cartons. 2x10kg master carton.

SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS

Like the herring, Sardines have a hearty fish with strong flavor and a medium texture Sardines are rich in vitamins and minerals. A small serving of sardines once a day can provide 13% of vitamin B2; roughly one-quarter of niacin, and about 150% of the recommended daily value of vitamin B12. Because they are low in the food chain, sardines are very low in contaminants, such as mercury, relative to other fish commonly eaten by humans.

QUALITY CONTROL/CERTIFICATIONS

Strictly graded and inspected

Nutrition Facts

1 servings per container
Serving size 100

Amount per serving
Calories 205
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.89g 18%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Trans Fat 3.350g
Cholesterol 70mg 24%
Sodium 90mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 0g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 18.6g
Vitamin A 167iu%
Vitamin C 0.4%
Calcium 12%
Iron 1.63%

The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Land frozen

Nude blocks or cartons

Strictly inspected

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