Wild Sardines in Olive Oil with Lemon, Bone-In with Skin - 4.4 oz

Four ingredients go into the can: sardines (Sardina pilchardus), olive oil, lemon and sea salt. We pack them bone-in with skin, the traditional way to eat a whole sardine. The bones are small and soft after cooking, so most people eat them right along with the fish.

These sardines are certified kosher, as well as non-GMO and paleo, and they come from Morocco. Eat them straight from the can, lay them on toast or crackers, or toss them into a salad or pasta. The olive oil and lemon work as a ready-made dressing. The can is shelf stable; once open, keep any leftovers in the refrigerator.

At Safe Catch, our mission is protecting you and our oceans.

Ingredients: SARDINES (SARDINA PILCHARDUS), OLIVE OIL, LEMON, SEA SALT.

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Common Questions

What are the lowest mercury canned sardines?
Sardines are among the lower-mercury fish you can buy, and our Safe Catch Wild Sardines in Olive Oil with Lemon add a test on top of that: we mercury test every catch to a limit of 0.1 ppm, so you can enjoy this nutritious superfood with confidence. Sardines are small, short-lived fish that feed low on the food chain, so they don't build up mercury the way large predators like tuna and swordfish do.

Which canned fish has the most omega-3?
Oily fish such as sardines, mackerel, herring and salmon are the richest canned sources of the omega-3s EPA and DHA, and our Safe Catch Wild Sardines in Olive Oil with Lemon average over 1,600mg of omega-3 fatty acids per serving. Those omega-3s are DHA and EPA that come naturally from the fish itself. We hand pack and slow cook the sardines and keep processing minimal to retain nutrients and flavor.

Should I buy bone-in sardines with skin or boneless skinless?
Bone-in sardines with skin, like our Safe Catch Wild Sardines in Olive Oil with Lemon, are the traditional style, where the whole fish is eaten, bones and skin included. Cooking softens the small bones until they are tender and edible, and the skin holds much of the fish's natural oil. Boneless skinless sardines have a milder, more uniform texture, but more of the fish is trimmed away. Ours are European pilchard sardines (Sardina pilchardus), slow cooked and packed in olive oil with lemon.

Are Safe Catch sardines wild caught, and where do they come from?
Yes, our Safe Catch Wild Sardines in Olive Oil with Lemon are wild sardines caught in the Eastern Central waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The country of origin is Morocco, whose Atlantic coast is one of the world's major sardine fisheries. The species is Sardina pilchardus, the European pilchard.

How much protein is in a can of Safe Catch sardines, and what are the ingredients?
Each 4.4 oz (125 g) can of our Safe Catch Wild Sardines in Olive Oil with Lemon has 23g of protein. The ingredient list is four items: sardines (Sardina pilchardus), olive oil, lemon and sea salt. The olive oil in the can is part of the dish and can be spooned over toast, pasta or salad along with the fish.

Are Safe Catch sardines kosher, non-GMO and paleo?
Yes, our Safe Catch Wild Sardines in Olive Oil with Lemon are certified kosher, and they are non-GMO and paleo. With just sardines, olive oil, lemon and sea salt, there's nothing in the can outside a paleo way of eating. Contains fish (sardines).

Do Safe Catch sardines need to be refrigerated?
Our Safe Catch Wild Sardines in Olive Oil with Lemon are shelf stable, so an unopened can keeps in the pantry; refrigerate them after opening. Leftovers are best moved out of the can into a covered container and eaten within a couple of days.