Angelo Parodi Brand Portuguese Sardines in Olive Oil 120 Gr Tin

by Angelo Parodi

Product Features

• Angelo Parodi Brand
• Portuguese Sardines in Olive Oil
• Portugal's top rated brand
• 120 gram tin

Product Description

Angelo Parodi Brand Sardines in Olive Oil. Hand selected and packed since 1888. Portugal's top rated sardine.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001UFU13A
• UPC: 707684103026
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #34,575 in Grocery & Gourmet Food (See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food)
  • #47 in Grocery & Gourmet Food > Seafood > Fish > Sardines

Customer Reviews

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Real Thing, December 27, 2009

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Lightman (New York) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Angelo Parodi Brand Portuguese Sardines in Olive Oil 120 Gr Tin (Misc.)

When it comes to sardines, Portugal is the center of the world - those that hail from its territorial waters are known to be the best and command a higher price as a result of their status as the real thing. But are they really better than their Spanish cousins, or those scooped out of adjacent waters by the Moroccan fleet?

A recent flurry of studies on the inconsistencies of professional blind tastings of wine calls things into question. If highly trained experts can't routinely get it right when rating expensive vintages, how much credence should anyone be placing on the sardine selections of Amazon reviewers?

It's up to you. Now, having issued this disclaimer I'll jump right in.

These fish just taste great.

Their flesh is both fat and firm, with a delicate aroma (though my daughter would argue they stink), and a fine lingering finish.

Presentation is impeccable. The plump pilchards are tightly packed into a heavy-duty rip top tin. You'll be amazed at the metallic sheen of their delicate skin. It attests to the freshness of these bad boys at the moment of their canning.

Does this seem over the top as it relates to lowly sardines?

Not at all. In fact this is a case where the last will indeed be first. Being at the bottom of the food chain sardines are free from concentrations of all manner of toxins. At the same time, they score high in their content of Omega-3 fatty acids.

What could be better?

But are these any better than all the rest?

You bet. I eat `em every day.

How's that for hubris?

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Very Salty Sardines, August 13, 2009

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Justin - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Angelo Parodi Brand Portuguese Sardines in Olive Oil 120 Gr Tin (Misc.)

As someone who enjoys eating fish and sardines, I was very disappointed in these sardines. I have tried most brands of sardines and eat about 5-6 cans of sardines a week. These sardines were extremely salty and the fish had a slightly off taste to them. The sardines were almost as salty as anchovies. I looked at the sodium content and noticed that it was same as some other tins of sardines that I had on the shelf but for some reason these were much more saltier than the other cans.

I tried two tins thinking that it could have been a tin of sardines that were over salted. The can was also difficult to open but I've noticed this problem with other sardines from Portugal. A difficult can does not bother me as long as the sardines are worth the effort to get the can open.

I had read a review online about these sardines and wanted to try them. I usually do not write reviews but wanted to warn others. I would suggest buying one can and trying it before buying anymore.

One of my favorite sardines for the price is the Matiz Gallego Sardines in Olive Oil [...] The Matiz sardines are nice and plump and have an excellent flavor with great texture. The quality to price is excellent for these sardines.

Da Morgada sardines are my favorite as this current time, but Amazon does not carry these and they are expensive at other online retailers. I would suggest trying a can of Da Morgada, if you have a chance to pick up a can.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad, but you can do just as well for less money., December 4, 2009

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lighten_up_already2 "lighten_up_already2" (Kirkland, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Angelo Parodi Brand Portuguese Sardines in Olive Oil 120 Gr Tin (Misc.)

These sardines remind me a lot of the Matiz product, but they may be a little saltier. The difference is that the Matiz sardines in olive oil can be ordered in five-packs with free shipping (as of the time of this writing), and the Matiz product is every bit as good as this and a little easier on the salt.