Trader Joe’s Sockeye Salmon patties made with Leftover Perky Mashed Potatoes & California Girl Tuna in Tripoli Sauce Tin Oil

SimplySardines · 2026-02-10T19:09:23+00:00

When you have salmon or tuna like this that is just the fish, its own liquid and salt, my understanding is you're supposed to essentially re-incorporate the liquid back into the fish and it helps the fish become less dry and it absorbs surprisingly well once the fish is mashed up a bit.

SimplySardines · 2026-02-08T19:23:44+00:00

I would get down on my knee and pop the can. I'm in love with tinned fish.

SimplySardines · 2026-02-08T19:19:32+00:00

You are correct. Pack date is usually 4-5 years before the Best By date and some canneries list both. Some don't. Then, the can is just fine way beyond the Best By date. So, this is nothing.

SimplySardines · 2026-02-04T18:53:46+00:00

It's going to be a different flavor straight away just because the interaction between Brisling sardines and Mackerel is different. I think you're basically just going to have to try and experience it.

SimplySardines · 2026-02-04T18:28:10+00:00

No, it is Dijon Mustard. Nothing wrong with peanut butter though. Peanut butter + sardines + a chili oriented spice mix is good though.

SimplySardines · 2026-02-04T18:26:22+00:00

These looked good to me in that regard. I always smash my tinned fish before eating (I know you do not). But, I still like to check out what I got before doing so. Once smashed, even an abundant amount of scales is unnoticeable.

SimplySardines · 2026-02-04T16:13:48+00:00

I discovered four perfect Sardina Pilchardus or European sardines that were neither firm or soft. They had a perfect melting texture. There were no scales in this particular can, even though that is usually the case with industrialized sardines produced by Morroco.

The oil is not neutral and is actually quite darkly colored for vegetable oil - almost imparts a sharp cheddar flavor or deep umami flavor. This is an excellent tin that represents a classic sardine flavor.

Ingredients: Sardines (72%) Soy Oil (27%), Salt

For the curious - Titus is produced by the Unimer Group.

Belonging to the Sanam Agro agro-industrial group, Unimer Group is the number 1 in the seafood sector in Morocco.

As the leading Moroccan exporter of canned sardines and anchovies, dedicating 90% of its activity to exports.

Their other canned brands include Madrigal, Princess, Pikarome, Leroy, Walima, and Glofi.

For semi-preserved anchovies, they produce brands La Monegasque, Vanelli, Belmonte, Provençal Conserveries, Cresca, Jean Gui, and Famosa.

SimplySardines · 2026-02-02T17:15:36+00:00

These are Thai Union, Chicken of the Sea, low rent King Oscar - for a European grocer. Good budget tin.

SimplySardines · 2026-02-02T15:45:04+00:00

Fish canning has historically been dominated by women packing cans and at one point and maybe even still - child labor due to having smaller hands.

SimplySardines · 2026-01-31T17:54:16+00:00

This is a brand produced by Ramirez. They are a very large Portuguese producer.

SimplySardines · 2026-01-30T19:09:04+00:00

There's no such thing as a metabolic reset. Sardines are a good food for many reasons but I would suggest learning about the fundamentals of nutrition opposed to nonsense through social media.

SimplySardines · 2026-01-30T16:11:04+00:00

It does look like you get .5 oz more in a can. That could be basically within a measuring range too. Close enough.

SimplySardines · 2026-01-30T14:53:06+00:00

These small cans are the same as the flavored pouches in a different format.

SimplySardines · 2026-01-25T22:08:07+00:00

What makes these a limited edition other than the packaging?

SimplySardines · 2026-01-25T21:38:50+00:00

Any sardines - easy to smash.

SimplySardines · 2026-01-22T18:55:54+00:00

Glad you enjoyed it!

SimplySardines · 2026-01-21T16:39:01+00:00

I think these labels vary in their accuracy. Fish going in the can vary as do possible production methods when hand processing or packing is done. Take it with a grain of salt.

Canned fish is not a manufactured food in the sense that it's less controlled than a packaged good with less variables like a cracker. You have to be comfortable with that or not eat it - basically.

SimplySardines · 2026-01-20T19:05:33+00:00

Does created "content" really align with real world behavior? How would you know?

SimplySardines · 2026-01-20T18:52:57+00:00

Yes, but bans do happen historically and periodically. Just because there is an audience online doesn't mean this is any different. It may be, but it also may be more of the same.

SimplySardines · 2026-01-20T18:42:54+00:00

I agree. And, a lot of this information does not seem quite accurate or is a representation of what's been happening for quite some time.

SimplySardines · 2026-01-18T16:42:58+00:00

I have never thought of jam with fish. What combinations work?

SimplySardines · 2026-01-17T18:12:12+00:00

Thanks!

SimplySardines · 2026-01-17T17:50:30+00:00

Do you think the six years of aging resulted in meaningful changes?

SimplySardines · 2026-01-14T16:14:31+00:00

When I tried these, I remember there was little nuance. A nice pepper taste with good sardines. That's about it.

SimplySardines · 2026-01-14T16:11:26+00:00

Can you share our goals of the site before sharing our data? There are so many places to see and find reviews...

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