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Vigo Sardines in Oil with Lemon, 4.375-Ounce Cans (Pack of 10) |  | Brand: Vigo
Category: Grocery
List Price: $21.60
Buy New: $16.62
as of 7/31/2010 10:34 CDT details
You Save: $4.98 (23%)
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 11408
Number Of Items: 10
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 5.6 x 2.8
UPC: 071072012710
EAN: 0071072012710
ASIN: B000FDP6IS
Release Date: April 11, 2006
Shipping: Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 3 to 4 weeks
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| Features:
| • | Sardines in olive oil | | • | Easy to open | | • | High protein | | • | Lemon flavor |
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Product Description
Imported. Product of Spain.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 11
 flavorful, delicious, amazing September 18, 2009
bunnybutt (SF, CA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
recently, my husband brought home one can of salt-free sardines in water (can't remember they type, but none of the brands listed here). i had been watching the BBC Blue Planet series recently, and all that footage of sardine feasting by the various ocean predators must have lodged somewhere in my subconsciousness, because i eyed his can of sardines for 2 days before i could take it no longer, and i just wolfed it down by myself (so selfish- i know). Even though i have always liked canned sardines, i just had stopped eating them years ago due to my unfounded fears about mercury levels (turns out sardines have among the lowest levels in the ocean for an omega-3 rich fish), and just plain laziness/ life getting in the way/ other things to eat....anyway, i digress.
i looked on amazon and found a case of reese skinless boneless saltless in water (my husband is on a health kick), and roland skinless boneless saltless in water--both the cheapest on subscribe and save. after ordering these two cases, i thought, well- i actually like oil packed. As an accommodation to my salt-avoiding husband, i also ordered the crown prince brisling oil/no salt. BUT, just to round out my midnight sardine buying spree (that one can- or maybe the Blue Planet series- really wet my appetite, i guess), i also ordered these Viga oily, salted, skin and bone fish for myself.
ok. well. i've eaten nearly (my husband stole some of one can as i was scarfing) 4 cans of the viga since yesterday when i got the shipment..... i know it's not good to have too many omega-3s, so i'll try to control myself now. But, YUUUUUUMMMMMM!!!!!! i went back on-line today, and ordered what turns out to be the last case... sorry folks. i'm really hoping Amazon brings these back. i can't believe how delicious these Viga lemon are. the slice of lemon (in the can, as noted by one reviewer) is similar to the moroccan preserved lemon (i love moroccan food)-very soft, very mild, nearly sweet lemon slice. the flavor of the fish is a thing wonderously oily and richly satisfying- as only skin and bone can add, i believe. Although I also liked all the other sardines i bought, the no oil, no salt, no skin and no bones....well, it's a health thing i guess- but i prefer those with hot sauce or onions or mustard, etc.... the reese and roland also tasted like tuna in a can- not bad for that kinda thing- i was thinking i'd need to actually mix them with mayo for a sardine-fish sandwich - again, not bad- still feels good after eating, but not something quite i'm craving-- unlike this viga with lemon. i think i could eat this everyday, easily. quite delicious. Re: the brisling crown prince variety, i think those who like the size/shape and lightly smoked "traditional" flavor will like the crown prince.
I enjoyed one review (can't remember which sardines) from a guy who mentioned that he started his cat on sardines, and that his cat is like a "new cat." I love these so much--- i wonder if i'll become like a new cat?
anyway, if you like, as another reviewer said, "the real thing," i would highly recommend these. Since i'm not an expert on spanish sardines, i just don't really know if these are not as complex as yet another reviewer noted (see other non-lemon Viga reviews)- but, all my Viga cans and boxes were clean with expiration dates (unlike the reese) and, i thought they were just super scrumptious fabutastic. if these are the less flavorful /less complex types of spanish sardines, i really will make an effort to try other varieties!
Skinny, Boney, and Juicy (Lemon That Is) April 16, 2009
Lightman (New York)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
In the politically correct age in which we live, "skinless and boneless" sardines have invaded supermarket shelves promising an appropriate and civilized eating experience. If that's what you're looking for, look elsewhere. These are the real thing. And as they are definitely the anthesis of skinless and boneless, I guess we need to name them for what they really are, tell it like it is, and refer to them as skinny and boney. While this may sound a bit rough around the edges, well, what the heck.
Before going any further I have to disclose that I eat sardines every day for lunch. I've tried `em all, and these plump pilchards are right up there among the best.
Generally I've operated from the premise that Portuguese sardines are superior, but these are increasingly expensive and sometimes hard to find. So when the local gourmet food store forgot to place my order I looked for an alternative and came across this Spanish substitute. At this juncture my knowledge of geography stood me in good stead as I realized that the Atlantic waters off of Portugal are contiguous with those of Spain, and clearly the fish know no boundaries in between. How different therefore could they be at less than one third the price?
This seemed too good to be true and when I noted that they are packed in a combination of soy and olive oil rather than olive oil alone, my suspicions were aroused. Subsequent research into the matter uncovered the finding of the American College of Chest Physicians that soy oil contains omega 3 fatty acids. Sardines themselves are rich in these most beneficial substances so immersing them in more of the same could only seem to make a good thing better. And, with the addition of lemon (a real lemon slice right in the tin) the eater also benefits from the intake of vitamin C.
Anyway, to cut to the chase I'll simply say that these fish taste great.
I do, however, perform a quick dissection prior to indulging.
Sardines were Excellent March 21, 2007
Dr. Jonathan Levy (USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
What can i say about sardines? Well these were good ones, lot's of fish and oil with a touch of lemon and easy to open too.
Delicious and they smell a lot better than most November 16, 2009
P. Minor (Kuwait)
I purchased the Vigo Sardines in oil with lemon based on the reviews in Amazon. They are quite good. The Sardines are tender and there is a bit of actual lemon in the can. I love the fact that they smell a lot better than sardines I am used too. From what I have read the difference is that these fish are canned soon after they are caught. I usually have them for lunch at work and my office does not begin to smell like a fish market. The fish have an almost salmon like color on the inside which is visually appealing. I have already purchased 20 more tins! And the price is right.
You won't throw these back!!! May 13, 2010
Beverly A. Junger (Socorro NM)
Tasty and good size these sardines are great! Loved the lemon slice and was surprised the oil was as good as it was since I usually prefer olive oil. An excellent value. I would definitely buy these again.
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