Another selection in the quest for lemon-y sardine goodness. These Nuri Sardines in Olive Oil with Lemon Special Edition are a cut above. Whenever you see a review of sardines where they talk about "clean" tasting, these are an example of what they're talking about. When you open the can, there's not that canned tuna aroma so prevalent with cheap supermarket sardines.
Initial impression upon opening the can: 4/5.
When you start to pay above $5 or $6 a can, you also start to expect a more premium product. These have a subtle lemon flavor courtesy of a fragment of a lemon slice. But that's all that's necessary because the lemon doesn't have to fight to overcome an overt fishy taste more often found in cheaper selections. An added plus is the fact that the can is tightly packed with a solid five pilchards with little to no wiggle room. Highly recommended.
Interesting packaging. The otherwise unmarked can is covered by a paper overwrap printed with all the particulars, which is then sealed in a cellophane wrapper.
See it on Amazon. Available in a 4-pack, but the price per can is better than elsewhere.
Brand: Pinhais/Nuri
Description: Sardines in Olive Oil with Lemon
Species: Pilchards
Country of Origin: Portugal
Source: FAO27, Northeast Atlantic
Skin/Bones: Yes/Yes
Net Wt: 4.4 oz.
Price Range: $7