SALTED SARDINES – ARTISAN SICILIAN TRADITION

Professional format in 5 kg bucket / jar

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🐟 Product description (original text)

Salted Sardines represent one of the oldest preserves in the Sicilian seafood tradition. Selected at the freshest moment and processed by hand, they are arranged in layers and covered with natural sea salt , according to the traditional preservation method.

The salt-cured process gives the meat an intense aroma, a firm consistency, and a bold flavor , perfect for enhancing typical Mediterranean dishes.

Product designed for professional catering, pizzerias, delicatessens, cafeterias and catering , but also ideal for quality home use.

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⭐ Main features

• Selected first choice sardines

• Sicilian craftsmanship

• Natural preservation in sea salt

• No chemical preservatives

• Intense flavour and authentic sea aroma

• Professional 5 kg format

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🍽️ How to use them

Before using, it is recommended to rinse the sardines under running water or leave them to soak for a few minutes to remove excess salt.

Ideal for:

• Spaghetti with salted sardines and cherry tomatoes

• Warm bread with sardines, oil and lemon

• Gourmet pizzas and focaccias

• Bruschetta and seafood appetizers

• Sauces and condiments with an intense flavour

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🧾 Technical data sheet

Product: Salted Sardines
Species: Sardina pilchardus – FISH
Processing method: Manual and traditional
Conservation: Salted product (semi-preserved)

Ingredients

Sardines (FISH), sea salt, brine (water and salt)

Allergens

Fish (Sardines)
May contain MOLLUSCS and CRUSTACEANS

Packaging

Food grade plastic bucket/tin with lid
Net weight: 5 kg
Drained weight: 4 kg

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🔬 Organoleptic characteristics

Appearance: flat sardines, firm flesh
Color: brown-pink, typical of natural ripening
Aroma: intense, marine, without abnormal odors
Taste: strong, balanced, free from rancid notes

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🧊 Conservation

Semi-preserved.
Store in a cool, dry place.
After opening, keep covered with salt and store in the refrigerator.

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🥗 Average nutritional values ​​(100g)

• Energy: 556 kJ / 133 kcal

• Fat: 3.6 g

• of which saturates: 0.82 g

• Carbohydrates: 0 g

• Protein: 25.1 g

• Salt: 19 g