Features

• Pocket-size
• EZ-open lid
• Gluten-free
• Edible skin and bones
• Packed in organic extra-virgin olive oil
• Product of Portugal

Our premium Portuguese sardines  — packed in organic extra-virgin olive oil — are a delicious, full-flavored source of protein, antioxidants, vitamin D, and omega-3s.

They’re custom-packed for us at peak freshness by a family that's been perfecting their craft for more than 150 years.

These smaller, snack-size sardines in pocket tins make it easy to savor their superior nutrition and succulence at work and school — or while traveling, hiking, canoeing, and camping!

What People Say
Our Portuguese sardines draw high praise:

• "Your sardines in olive oil are outstanding and nothing compares to them ... better than the fresh charcoal broiled sardines I had in Morocco.” – Artemis Simopoulos, M.D., author of The Omega Diet
• "... these are the BEST sardines I have ever eaten!” Jean Singer, Eustis, FL
• "A clean tasting fish. No fishy taste or after taste. Oil taste is very subtle and almost hidden. A meaty, tender fish. I would eat again.” Rating: 4.5 sardines (out of 5)” – Drew, author of the Mouthful of Sardines blog

Vital Choice video: Sardine harvesting and packing
We visited our Portuguese sardine partners, video camera in hand, and captured the harvest, landing, and packing. Check it out at YouTube.

Average Ratings: 5

"way too salty" Julia on 07/21/2019 12:45 Review: I love the tiny tins--perfect for low-blood sugar moments! And, for between meal snacks. I was really surprised, though. I purchase from Vital Choice all the time--and this was the first purchase that tasted inedible to me because they are so heavy-handed with the salt. - Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are sorry to hear you did not enjoy the saltiness in these Sardines. Our Customer Service Team will reach out to you. Thank you!

"Tasty" M. Millet on 09/09/2018 16:53 Review: Tried the 2oz tin of sardines for the first time. They tasted really good and are comparable or better to some of the other brands I have tried. Only draw back is they are expensive.

"Healthful and delicious" Ginny L on 05/10/2018 07:03 Review: These are the best sardines I’ve tried. The small tin provides a delicious lunch or snack. It’s only 130 calories per tin and sardines provide great nutrition.

Wild Portuguese Sardines, Organic Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Sea-Salt.

Storage

Keep canned fish in a cool place. Consume by the date stamped on each can. 

Serving Tips

Sardines are scrumptious alone, in pasta dishes, served on crackers, and as delicious additions to salads and pizza.

For sardine recipes, click the Recipes tab on this page.

Non-perishable goods ship via Ground service Monday - Friday (except holidays) and normally arrive in 3-7 days, depending upon destination.

Non-perishable shipments to Washington State, Oregon, Idaho, and
Northern California may arrive faster, in 1 or 2 days.

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