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Bela-Olhao Lightly Smoked Sardines in Olive Oil, 4.25 Ounce -- 12 per case
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Brand | BELA |
Item Weight | 51 Ounces |
Protein | 13 Grams |
Specialty | Certified Organic |
Item Form | Slice |
About this item
- True Sardines - Sardina Pilchardus, Wild Caught and 3rd-party certified sustainable by the MSC
- Organic EVOO from the Iberian Peninsula, Portuguese Sea Salt, Lightly Smoked all packed in a BPA-Free Can
- A Superfood - often considered the ultimate superfood BELA Brand Sardines are packed with protein, a good source of calcium, and a natural source of vitamins D, B-12, Omega-3's, and CoQ-10
- Family owned for more than 20 years and still going. Started by a mother and son combination in the 1990's BELA remains in the family today.
- Delicious - why? BELA is produced in the traditional Portuguese method that is only done by a handful of factories worldwide and all are only located in Portugal.
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Product Description
True Sardines - Sardina Pilchardus veriety sourced from the 3rd party certified sustainable (MSC) waters of the Celtic Sea and the Bay of Biscay. Packed in Organic Extra Virgin Olive and Sea Salt both sourced locally in Portugal. Packed in a BPA-NIA, EZ-open tin. Taste the difference that can only be found in family owned and traditional production methods. BELA means beautiful and this product is!
Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 14 x 9 x 5.5 inches; 3.19 Pounds
- UPC : 633600502300
- Manufacturer : BELA
- ASIN : B001HTI3BQ
- Best Sellers Rank: #25,970 in Grocery & Gourmet Food (See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food)
- #31 in Canned & Packaged Sardines
- Customer Reviews:
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Price Per Unit | $16.48 / lb | $16.31 / lb | $27.19 / lb | $11.60 / lb | $10.85 / lb | $1.62 / Ounce |
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Flavor | 4.4 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 4.7 | — | — |
Value for money | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 4.6 | — | — |
Sold By | Zulera | JF Distributions | Your Buddy Stan | Skin & Bone | Point Up Sales | Net on Net |
source animal | Sardine | Sardine | Sardine | — | — | Sardine |
variety | Sardine | Sardine | Sardine | — | Sardine | Sardine |
weight | 51 ounces | 4.4 ounces | 4 ounces | 4.25 ounces | 5.6 ounces | 0.32 pounds |
form | Slice | Whole | Pulpo | Whole | Slice | Powder |
specialty | Certified Organic | — | Wild Caught | Sustainably Caught | Smoked | Freezing/chilling Temperatures is Ambient: Room Temperature |
ingredients | 'SARDINES, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, SEA SALT, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR.' | 3-5 Sardines, 100% Refined Olive Oil, Cucumber, Piri-Piri, Carrot, Laurel, Clove, Black Pepper | — | Wild Sardines (Sardina pilchardus), Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Salt | Sardines,Olive oil,salt | Sardines, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Cayenne Pepper Flavor, Salt, Natural Smoke Flavor. |
temperature condition | fresh | frozen | fresh | fresh | fresh | fresh |
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Customers like the taste, quality, sturdiness, nutrition, and size of the fish. They mention that it makes for a great snack, has a very pleasant subtle smoke flavor, and is not overly salty. They also appreciate the chunkiest and the most flavorful. That said, some complain that the fish is too firm and not mushy.
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Customers like the taste of the fish. They mention that it has a very pleasant subtle smoke flavor, and it makes for a great snack or an easy addition to a lunch salad. They also mention that the olive oil is always fresh and the spice level is very mild.
"...which has some of the best quality seafood in the world and these taste "fresh" and are the best one I've ever had...." Read more
"...Mildly spicy (peppery) -- but definitely not "hot".You can have this fish just as it comes out of the can, or enhance it...." Read more
"...They come in different flavors and I like all . They are not too salty and olive oil is always fresh . Lemon flavor is nice for salads...." Read more
"...Flavor is great." Read more
Customers like the quality of the sardines. They say they are really good, have some of the best quality seafood in the world, and are good served as tapas. Customers also appreciate the slight smokiness and the clean flavor with a nice touch of spiciness.
"...These are sourced from Portugal which has some of the best quality seafood in the world and these taste "fresh" and are the best one I've ever had...." Read more
"...UPDATE 2015: These sardines continue to be excellent, but I would now recommend getting the basic olive-oil variety and adding your own pepper or..." Read more
"These are true, wild, caught Mediterranean sardines of high quality that I’ve trusted for years." Read more
"The product itself is fine. The package arrived damaged. The tins were shipped in a large Manila envelope which was not sufficient to protect them...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the sturdiness of the fish. They mention that the fish is firm yet tender, but not mushy. Some customers also say that the chunkiest and the most flavorful fish are the most scrumptious.
"...This can has the larger fish (so only 3 - 4 per can) and the flesh is delicately soft (though not watery, as it can be in other brands)...." Read more
"...fatter than usual supermarket brands, skin on..which I prefer..and firm fleshed, the olive oil brighter than expected...." Read more
"...Most of the fish are firm yet tender, but not mushy. Some other products with larger fish can run toward the mushy side. Flavor is great." Read more
"...The meat is very firm, not mushy. There is a very pleasant subtle smoke flavor. Not overly salty, just right...." Read more
Customers are impressed with the nutrition of the fish. They mention that it has great protein, a meaty texture, and is very healthy for them. They also appreciate the fact that it is a sustainable product and high in omega-3s.
"...These are big (~3 fish/can) and meaty. Most of the fish are firm yet tender, but not mushy...." Read more
"...I'd say they are probably the most nutritious also and sardines are one of the most nutritious foods available...." Read more
"...this is a great sustainable product high in omega threes . comes from a very good region ." Read more
"This is my go to when I want to eat fast, nutritious, and lots of flavor. Love to squeeze fresh lemon and a little soy sauce on sardines on hot rice...." Read more
Customers like the size of the sardines. They mention that they are large, tender, and plump.
"These sardines are fatter than usual supermarket brands, skin on..which I prefer..and firm fleshed, the olive oil brighter than expected...." Read more
"Good firm flesh. Large fish. 3 or 4 per can. Prefer more smoke." Read more
"I really love these sardines. Large and tender -- but not mushy -- in decent quality oil. Perfectly seasoned...." Read more
"Sardines were large, firm and tasty! Only three to a can should give you an idea of the size. Spices mild and don't over power the meat. Excellent!" Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the temperature of the fish. For example, they mention that the hot sauce is not hot enough.
"The sardines are great, but the hot sauce is not hot. That's why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5. If you advertise "hot sauce"..." Read more
"...I prefer smaller sardines and these are big. They are a bit bland and lack heat compared with the superb spicy Tome and Nuri." Read more
"Sauce is not hot at all, disappointed on that aspect" Read more
"Hot sauce not hot at all." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the packaging of the fish. They mention that the oil was all over the packaging, the cans were damaged, and the sardines are great, but the accompanied olive oil is just so so.
"...the slightly smoked sardines are great but the accompanied olive oil is just so so." Read more
"Teo cans were damaged. Oil was liking from them. I tried one of the other cans and the sardines were tough. No spicy flavor or smoked flavor at all...." Read more
"...cans of sardines was bust open when we received it & the oil was all over the packaging ...." Read more
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You can have this fish just as it comes out of the can, or enhance it. A recommended way of serving it is: Break the fish up into smaller pieces, and add lemon juice as well as any (or all) of the following: thinly sliced scallion or onion, parsley, chopped olives, oregano. Voila -- a quality mediterranean antipasto dish. Great with beer or white wine for those so inclined.
Note also that this particular brand goes by more than one name: "Blue Galleon" appears as the "brand" on many online sites -- but does not appear on the cans. The cans show the brand as "Bela". Which can cause confusion.
UPDATE 2015: These sardines continue to be excellent, but I would now recommend getting the basic olive-oil variety and adding your own pepper or other spices. On the basis of recent purchases, I think that the olive oil version has a better consistency and can be adapted in more ways according to mood. They can be found here:
http://www.amazon.com/Bela-Olhao-Lightly-Smoked-Sardines-Olive/dp/B001HTI3BQ/ref=sr_1_1?rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1440649015&sr=8-1&keywords=bela+sardines
The Polar light smoked packed in olive oil and a glass jar sardines are thousand times better!
Never any broken filets
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