Unico Sardines
Unico Sardines
Unico Sardines are small whole fish packed in oil — rich in protein, calcium and omega-3, ready to eat on toast, in salads or straight from the tin.
Highlights
- Whole sardines packed in oil
- Rich in protein, calcium and omega-3
- Ready to eat, no cooking needed
- Contains fish (sardine)
What is Unico Sardines?
Small whole sardines packed in oil, ready to eat. Because they're eaten with their soft edible bones, sardines are especially rich in calcium, alongside protein and omega-3 fats. Serve them on toast with lemon, flaked into salads and pasta, or straight from the tin.
Why Choose Unico Sardines?
- Rich in calcium, protein and omega-3
- Whole fish, ready to eat
- A nutritious quick snack or meal
- Mediterranean pantry staple
How Do You Use Unico Sardines?
Common Uses
- Sardines on toast
- Flaked into salads and pasta
- Quick high-protein snack
- Mediterranean appetizers
Best Pairings
- Lemon and black pepper
- Crusty bread and crackers
- Red onion and tomato
- Mustard and greens
Nutritional Information
Per about 1/2 can (55 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 110 | |
| Fat | 7 g | 9 % |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 8 % |
| + Trans Fat | 0 g | |
| Carbohydrate | 1 g | |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 % |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 % |
| Protein | 11 g | |
| Cholesterol | 60 mg | |
| Sodium | 180 mg | 8 % |
| Potassium | 100 mg | 2 % |
| Calcium | 175 mg | 13 % |
| Iron | 1.25 mg | 7 % |
* 5 % or less is a little, 15 % or more is a lot
Ingredients
Sardines, soybean oil, salt.
Allergens
Contains fish (sardine).
Frequently Asked Questions About Unico Sardines
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1. What can I make with canned fish?
Use it in pasta sauces, salads, sandwiches, pizzas, dips and antipasto plates. Tuna and sardines work well in salads and on toast, while anchovies and clams add savoury depth to sauces and seafood dishes.
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2. How do I store canned fish after opening?
Move any unused fish to a sealed container, refrigerate, and use within a day or two. Do not keep opened product in the can.
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3. What sizes does Sardines come in?
Unico Sardines is available in the following: 120 g.
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4. Does Sardines contain allergens?
Unico Sardines: Contains fish (sardine). Always check the label if you have a food allergy.
Recipes Using Unico Sardines
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Rigatoni with Sardines, Tomatoes and Fresh Basil
A bold Sicilian-style pasta of sardines simmered with diced tomatoes, chili and garlic, tossed with rigatoni and plen…
Key Ingredients: Unico Sardines · Unico Diced Tomatoes — Pezzettoni · Gallo Olive Oil
Cooking Guides & Tips
- The Mediterranean Diet and the Italian Pantry How the Italian pantry fits the Mediterranean way of eating — olive oil, beans, tomatoes, fish and vegetables — and easy meals that follow it.
- Canned Tuna Guide: Solid vs Flaked, in Oil vs in Water The difference between solid and flaked tuna, in oil vs in water, and how to pick the right can for salads, pasta and sandwiches.
Unico Sardines for Everyday Cooking
Unico Sardines are small whole fish packed in oil — rich in calcium (from their soft edible bones), protein and omega-3 — ready to eat on toast, in salads or from the tin. Distinct from the larger tuna among Unico's canned fish by being whole small fish eaten bones and all.