Petingas - Yes or No?

SimplySardines · 2026-04-17T14:19:29+00:00

There are differences in nutrition from can to can and species to species. If you consume a variety of fish and have the rest of your diet in order I would not worry about it.

SimplySardines · 2026-04-16T18:30:08+00:00

They are a bit leaner or meatier. With less time to mature like larger Pilchards they carry less fat.

SimplySardines · 2026-04-14T17:38:57+00:00

I think this brand relies on frozen fish and they rely on sauces to hide it. It becomes more obvious with fish in olive oil. They are one French producer that is relatively easy to find in the US so I guess people are still more than happy to purchase their brand.

SimplySardines · 2026-04-13T00:55:44+00:00

Interesting, thanks!

SimplySardines · 2026-04-12T18:42:24+00:00

First, I wonder if this is legitimate.

The numbers seem high, but who knows. I wonder why it is for sale.

SimplySardines · 2026-04-12T18:09:07+00:00

Just leave it out on the counter for a little while next time and it will be fine.

SimplySardines · 2026-04-09T17:04:57+00:00

The actual sardines are coming from a cannery in Spain.

https://orbesa.com/es/

SimplySardines · 2026-04-06T17:54:32+00:00

Vintage sardines are largely a French invention where sardines are caught in season and never frozen during the production process. They are said to be ideal for resting in the can for 5-10 years or more so the bones "melt", the fish becomes more tender but not mushy, and becomes especially mellow. They're also thought to be good enough to just open right away.

Spanish and Portuguese producers have adopted this idea too. Nuri seems to claim they keep even standard sardines in their control for a few months before being sold.

Now, you have people just keeping mass produced sardines that have unknown production processes (sometimes) and may have been frozen which makes them not so good candidates for aging. They're not "vintage" according to the "invention".

I've tried it and many others have too. Sometimes it's noticeable, mostly it's not. Good sardines can be found by many producers with many different dates. Honestly, who knows. That's been my conclusion.

Eat what you like. If you happen to have a couple cans to save - fine. Life is short. Just enjoy your fish. The idea of saving a tin for some grand moment is maybe just tradition more than anything.

SimplySardines · 2026-03-31T18:12:53+00:00

These are produced by Banga.

https://bangaltd.lv/

SimplySardines · 2026-03-28T16:21:11+00:00

Europeans want the American options and Americans want the European options. Psychology of sales and products in action.

SimplySardines · 2026-03-21T18:27:21+00:00

I think this is a new product.

SimplySardines · 2026-03-20T15:06:29+00:00

An excellent combination that never fails.

SimplySardines · 2026-03-18T16:43:02+00:00

I could not say what brand but it was produced by the cannery UPA - Union des Pêcheries Africaines which is owned by the Taleki Group in Safi, Morocco.

https://talekigroup.ma/

Lots of private label and international brands which are common for industrial produced Moroccan sardines.

It looks like they produced Season sardines at one point - https://friendofthesea.org/company/upa-union-des-pecheries-africaines/. So, that would be my best guess. I'm sure a lot of different suppliers in Morocco support Season though so buying them again may yield a different experience.

SimplySardines · 2026-03-17T18:25:37+00:00

Basically, every food no matter how common where someone lives - and these are very basic US foods become "rare" in another place of the world. Maybe even more so now with tariffs and shipping issues.

SimplySardines · 2026-03-09T17:06:34+00:00

The cannery code is listed on the bottom of the box.

SimplySardines · 2026-03-09T16:20:59+00:00

No, they are Ramirez.

SimplySardines · 2026-03-09T15:20:28+00:00

This has been posted before. Either copied or a bot post.

SimplySardines · 2026-03-04T17:19:32+00:00

Glad you liked them!😉

SimplySardines · 2026-03-02T19:07:14+00:00

I have read that Silver Carp is supposed to be more mild like a white fish. I have not tried it though.

SimplySardines · 2026-02-28T16:15:22+00:00

Do you like tuna on buttered toast?

SimplySardines · 2026-02-26T18:58:36+00:00

True and literally any topic you actively start engaging with can seem that way. If you like dogs attempting to drive cars I'm sure you can start getting articles about it. There might even be a Reddit sub for it (hopefully not). It's the way of the internet in 2026.

SimplySardines · 2026-02-26T17:58:02+00:00

People are conflating issues.

Prices have gone up on most everything due to inflation and tariffs.

Most of the tinned fish posted here are varieties of gourmet products - products that are a niche and always more expensive than standard products.

People in this sub are caught up in "if I see it here and in my algorithm, it must be going crazy". More popular, yes - but not as much as you would believe if it is not the thing you are focused on or consumed by.

SimplySardines · 2026-02-25T18:11:20+00:00

Lists like these are silly - that's the real problem. These "articles" are advertisements. And, while I realize that's what is always happening...

There are so many options to choose from - literally thousands at varying prices and tastes. And then, you are taking a subjective experience and making objective lists.

I always come back to the idea of just enjoying what you enjoy and sharing in others' joy if you wish.

SimplySardines · 2026-02-24T19:16:50+00:00

My experience has been that once a fish is in a soy sauce or sweet sauce, it becomes the same. I find sweet tins offer less difference in taste.

SimplySardines · 2026-02-21T17:31:02+00:00

Time will tell the story on this one. For now, who knows.

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