Wild Caught Brisling Sardines In Pure Spring Water, 3.75 Ounce (Pack of 12) ( Packaging May Vary )

All true, although these were small sardines, less than 2". Nonetheless, the can is packed tightly to the sides so you get the same amount of fish or more than you usually find in a can. I love them. The online sardine review article I read that recommended this brand described horrors in cleanliness and quality of ALL the major brands of sardines that you can find at the grocery store. Sardines are very nutritious, low carb, and convenient. The price per can is around $3 a can, while some good sardines are around $6, so these are a value if you want high quality sardines. I will reorder these.

I spent a lot of time researching sardines before buying regularly, and King Oscar kept standing out for quality, consistency, and long-term reputation. The brand has been around for over a century, and that shows in the product. These brisling sardines are wild-caught, wood-smoked, hand-packed, and packed in water with very simple ingredients. A lot of the negative reviews seem to miss an important point: these are packed in water, not oil. Water-packed sardines will naturally have a more direct aroma and more pronounced fish flavor. Oil, especially olive oil or seasoned varieties, softens both the smell and the taste. So if someone is expecting the milder profile of oil-packed sardines, they may not like these, but that does not mean the product is low quality. In my experience, the quality has been consistent across multiple orders, including shipping. The fish are clean, well-packed, and exactly what I want when I’m looking for a straightforward sardine without added oils or heavy flavoring. If you want a mild, oil-packed sardine, buy that version. But if you want a simple, high-quality, water-packed sardine from a trusted brand, these are excellent.

This is a great snack without the salt (and sugar) of some poorer choices. There are no scales on these sardines, there is no detectable bone to chew on and no low-quality olive or soybean oil. Just the good stuff! They're a beautiful silver color. Very tender fish and not overly fishy tasting or smelling for me.

These sardines are wonderful. - - great health benefits, high quality fish in terms of taste and texture. Must be sent in a shipping box because the lightweight container they come in has not survived shipping.

Very plain tasting. However low salt and no olive oil, you get the product you need, not the taste you want. Fills the belly.

Such a difference in quality to what we have been purchasing. Our dog loves them and she deserves the best.

I love these King Oscar sardines. Delicious and nutritious! I've bought them many times before. However, this time they arrived badly damaged, so I've deducted one star. The Amazon shipping bag was undamaged, but the carton containing the cans was open and crushed, so the damage didn't happen during transportation. Three of the cans were smashed, one of them badly (pictures attached). I can't trust that the sardines are still safe to consume so I have to return them. Shame on Amazon, they really need to be more careful. But as I said, I think these sardines are great, and I recommend them.

Bummer, I've discovered that I'm super picky about my sardines. These are brislings. I prefer pilchards over brislings. Pilchards are the same breed of sardines, except pilchards are a little older & a bit more meaty, less fishy, tastes much like tuna & can be purchased in a skinless & boneless version packed in extra-virgin olive oil. Unfortunately the King Oscar Brand is a little can of unpleasantness whether or not it's packed in water or olive oil.

Me gusta la versión en agua, que es difícil encontrar. Ideal para servir con huevo duro, jitomate, pepino. Muy saludable y nada pesado, sobre todo en la merienda.