For many years I have been on a quest to find sardines in mustard to match the ones that Underwood once made (Wikipedia article). I have tried many different brands and flavors, sometimes more than once, and decided that I would do a more formal review of my findings for all flavors, not just mustard. I will capture my findings here, and update whenever I try something new.
- Bulldog Sardines purchased at Frank's Shop-Rite in Grass Lake, MI, on August 1, 2024, for about $2.50. Product of Thailand.
- Taste test date: August 7, 2024
- appearance: looks a bit slimy and gross, sauce is thin and runny, can is not packed full
- size of fish: large
- number of fish: 3 pieces
- color: yellow
- smell: mild mustardy scent, light vinegar
- texture / mouth feel: fish is firm, generally pleasant texture, slight mealiness in one piece
- flavor quality: good flavor, slight vinegar, mild mustard
- cost: $2.50
- overall quality: good (out of excellent, good, poor)
- buy again?: yes
- 0-5 rating: 4
- other comments: could have stronger mustard flavor, a firmer sauce, more tightly packed can; overall appearance could be better
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- Purchased for $1.75 at the Global Mart in Coralville, Iowa on June 13, 2024.
- Product of Morocco.
- Pretty good. Need to try again and give them a proper review.
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- Purchased for $2.25 at the Global Mart in Coralville, Iowa on June 13, 2024.
- Product of Morocco.
- Pretty good. Need to try again and give them a proper review.
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- Fishwife Sardines with Hot Pepper purchased at Marquette, MI co-op August 26, 2024, for about $9.99. Product of Spain.
- taste test date: August 28, 2024
- appearance: looks good; can is packed full
- size of fish: large
- number of fish: 5 pieces
- color: fish
- smell: light fishy
- texture / mouth feel: fish is firm with a pleasant texture, no mealiness
- flavor quality: excellent flavor
- cost: $9.99
- overall quality: excellent (out of excellent, good, poor)
- buy again?: yes
- 0-5 rating: 5
- other comments: This is a very good product.
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Pictures to come...
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