As a sardine aficionado, I was slightly disappointed with Belmar Sardines. It may have been due to my expecations informed by Central Markets markup on fine tins. The sardine was not memorable nor bad. It had a very plain taste but did not discomfort. I felt that the texture was a little more mushy than desired. The meat would slip off the spine.
Nonetheless, I enjoyed testing out this tin and would not decline it if I were served. The Portuguese label of quality is not always what it is made out to be. There's still plenty of fish around the Atlantic and Mediterranean.
Each sardine is carefully selected and cleaned by hand, following the time-honored traditions of Galicia. The fish are delicately roasted over an open flame to maintain their tender texture without sacrificing firmness. After roasting, the sardines are packed individually with a light touch of lemon essence and immersed in premium olive oil.
As do Mar, based in Olbia, Sardinia, is a family-run business known for its artisanal and sustainable approach to canned fish. Since 1980, they’ve adhered to the highest standards, using only “Friend of the Sea” certified tuna. It was a high quality tuna to try!
Daporta is a small cannery from Galicia. They only produce a few hundred units of sardines per year and I was lucky enough to find one at Cincinnati's Jungle Jims. And their tin of Sardinillas may have been the best tin I've had yet
Have fun. Don't be mean. Feel free to criticize sardines, not people. Report bad behavior.
Leave Your Review
