Sardina pilchardus (Walbaum, 1792)

The sardine used in our products (Sardina pilchardus) is a fish belonging to the clupeidae family.

The blue shade of its sides and its silver belly make it easy to recognise. It is a very common species on Spanish coasts, reaching a length of 25 cm.

Sardines are only prepared and canned from July to December, as their meat is juicier and tastier during this period.

A blue fish par excellence and, therefore, it contains more oil, provides more energy and has more fat-soluble vitamins than white fish. The presence of fat in its meat, which is high in polyunsaturated fatty acids, makes it a very healthy fish for our organism. It is also easy to digest and an excellent source of minerals and vitamins (A and D), which are fully retained due to the canning process.