Ocean King has recently launched its range of Portuguese Sardines. With six delicious variants, Ocean King now has a well rounded range of canned seafood products that would look impressive on any grocery shelf.

Supplied by Portugal’s premier canned fish producer who has been canning since 1920, all our sardines are caught in locally owned boats close to the Portuguese coast where the canning factories are located. The sardines are lifted by hand from the nets and into the boats, then iced (not frozen) to ensure they arrive at shore in excellent condition. Add to this the levels of automation and hand finishing in the factories and you have a consistently top quality product that is in the can within hours of being fished from the sea.

Portuguese sardines are considered the sweetest and most succulent in the world. We pack (on average) three plump sardines in every can, leaving just enough space for our delicious olive oil, sunflower oil with chilli or tomato sauce.

Ocean King Portuguese Sardines are available in the following six variants:

• Portuguese Sardines in Olive Oil
• Portuguese Sardines in Sunflower Oil
• Portuguese Sardines in Sunflower Oil with Chilli
• Boneless and Skinless Portuguese Sardines in Sunflower Oil
• Portuguese Sardines in Tomato
• Portuguese Sardines in Salt Water

Our sardines are delicious and convenient and the health benefits are legendary. Gram for gram, sardines provide more calcium and phosphorus than milk, more protein than steak (and far less cholesterol), more potassium than bananas, and more iron than cooked spinach!

Portuguese Sardines are also a source of essential vitamins and minerals such as, phosphorus, CoQ10, selenium and vitamins A, B6, B12, D, E and K and are considered to be one of the best sources of omega 3’s around, surpassed by only a few other fish such as Salmon.

Research suggests that consumption of Omega-3 fatty acids may help to:

• Prevent heart attacks and strokes
• Build healthy cell walls
• Improve cholesterol levels and help to lower triglycerides
• Lower blood pressure
• Protect brain development and improve cognition and mood
• Improve memory problems associated with aging
• Alleviate inflammatory conditions such as asthma and arthritis
• Provide essential support for joint and skin health
• Slow the progression of Alzheimer’s Disease
• Maintain blood sugar balance, thus reducing risk of diabetes

Sardines are one of the few foods that contain Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), a nutrient found the body’s cells which is believed to have antioxidant properties and is said to enhance physical energy.

And for those watching their diets, lets not forget that they have zero carbs!

Preparation, uses, and tips

• Sardines are frequently cooked in stews.
• The natural sweetness of fresh sardines pairs well with sharply flavored ingredients such as mustard and bitter greens.
• Canned sardines add flavor and protein to sauces and salads.
• Mash sardines with salt, pepper and lemon juice and serve on rye crackers or use as a sandwich filling.
• Sardines are delicious baked, sautéed, grilled, or served simply out the can in their sauce.

Not only are the sardines good for you, but Ocean King Portuguese Sardines are good for environmental sustainability to as their populations are well managed and not overexploited. The simple explanation is that sardines eat very low on the food chain and reproduce very quickly meaning that you can sustainably harvest a much higher quantity of sardines than you can of salmon, swordfish, or some species of tuna.

All in all, Ocean King’s Portuguese Sardines really are a little fish superfood!