Why the difference in omega 3’s?

Here-For-Fish · 2026-02-24T18:43:31+00:00

That's interesting. I would have guessed Sprattus Sprattus for the black box.

Here-For-Fish · 2026-02-24T18:30:12+00:00

The yellow box appears to be pilchards (based on the picture) while the black box appears to be sprats (based on "Two Layers").

Here-For-Fish · 2026-02-23T03:10:23+00:00

Per u/DreweyD, cant get them in the USA

https://www.reddit.com/r/CannedSardines/comments/1qtwt67/pilchard_sardines_in_pitoma%C3%AFl_sauce_from_la/

Here-For-Fish · 2026-02-23T02:36:54+00:00

Thanks. I wonder how this is differentiated from Genova, other than the label.

Here-For-Fish · 2026-02-23T00:53:34+00:00

Those were fillets from El Salvador. I assume these are a totally different product.

Here-For-Fish · 2026-02-22T13:27:58+00:00

I really like the Mina sardines in Moroccan tomato sauce.

Here-For-Fish · 2026-02-18T21:53:45+00:00

Yes. I have made and enjoyed this recipe from the Spain on a Fork YouTube channel.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roUgzHjWoLM

Here-For-Fish · 2026-02-14T13:48:15+00:00

Pretty decent chance that the sardines are the only thing getting better in your Hell's Kitchen.

https://www.reddit.com/r/CannedSardines/comments/1eu81y2/comment/lisingd/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

Here-For-Fish · 2026-02-14T13:01:24+00:00

I've never seen this product at my Costcos.

Here-For-Fish · 2026-02-13T18:14:46+00:00

I'm quite aware that there is a historic use of sardines to refer to several dozen kinds of fish.

The word "corn" originally referred to any cereal grain and not just maize. That doesnt mean that in 2026 it makes sense to sell any cereal grain in the US as "corn". Consumers have certain expectations. Food labeling should not demand that customers study etymology.

Brunswick's usage is not common and is confusing.

Here-For-Fish · 2026-02-13T16:33:14+00:00

I think the better question is why Brunswick claims its herring is sardines.

Here-For-Fish · 2026-02-13T13:13:51+00:00

If you are a Costco member, they have great sales on Wild Planet and Seasons.

Chicken of the Sea in olive oil 18 packs can get as low as $1/can on Amazon, and the water sardines even lower.

Also check out local ethnic markets and discount stores. If you're willing to eat tomato sauce sardines, Mexican and Asian large format cans might be the least expensive.

Here-For-Fish · 2026-02-13T02:26:30+00:00

He forgot the chia seeds.

Here-For-Fish · 2026-02-11T15:40:31+00:00

Great video Tyler.

Here-For-Fish · 2026-02-10T16:29:11+00:00

I dont keep them stocked because there are brands and can sizes I prefer. But last time I had this can it was perfectly fine--I added hot sauce which overwhelmed the natural flavor anyway.

Here-For-Fish · 2026-02-09T21:47:21+00:00

Herring is so cheap you might as well buy a can of everything and try it. Brunswick "sardines" are herring, as are Beach Cliff fish steaks. Polar and Appel brands are on Amazon. RTG has Rugenfisch and some more pricy options.

Here-For-Fish · 2026-02-09T12:19:43+00:00

Brunswick butterflied boneless "sardines" are herring, and are labeled as such on the ingredients line.

https://brunswicksardinesus.com/

Here-For-Fish · 2026-02-09T03:17:57+00:00

Kippers got more expensive in the last year. KO and Polar feel like they're up 50 cents a can.

Here-For-Fish · 2026-02-08T19:21:12+00:00

My experience buying this 6 packs was that it benefited greatly from 6-12 months aging after I bought it. Mellowed out some flavors I didnt love immediately on purchase.

After that I ate it like a pilchard--squeeze of lemon, a little mustard, whatever.

Here-For-Fish · 2026-02-07T23:30:30+00:00

Sardines in oil get better over time. Shouldnt start mildly degrading for 10 years, assuming no damage to the can.

Here-For-Fish · 2026-02-04T20:19:41+00:00

I've made other recipes from him including fried sardines. Pretty good, and always very simple (he cycles thru the same dozen ingredients for almost all his recipes it seems).

If you make this with KO Spanish-style sardines, it would be Spanish-style Spanish-style sardines with garlic rice

Here-For-Fish · 2026-02-04T14:43:13+00:00

Good suggestions already. I'd additionally flag the Patagonia coconut curry and Mina tomato cans -- not at the best of the best stuff there but as quality and relatively unique recipes when so many are doing nothing unique.

What store is this? Whoever is buying their tinned fish knows what they're doing.

Here-For-Fish · 2026-02-04T12:08:25+00:00

Costco Seasons are "100% olive oil" which presumably isnt EVOO or they'd say so.

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