There are two types of people when it comes to canned sardines; they either love it or hate it. Nonetheless, canned sardines are inexpensive and have become the choice of many generations. You can eat it deliciously straight from the can itself or top it with other ingredients such as onion and chilli to give it that extra flavour. Aside from sardines, these canned sardines also contain water, oil, tomato juice and more.
The heads of the sardines are usually removed to extend the shelf life, so you are left with the flesh, skin, and bones. But don’t worry, those parts are where most of the health benefits come from. Sardines are an excellent source of omega 3. It is also rich in vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B-12, calcium, and iron. It is also packed with protein that is essential to build healthy bones and muscles.
Here is the list of ten best canned sardines available in Malaysia.
1. Ayam Brand Sardines in Tomato Sauce
Ayam Brand Sardines are found in cold seas. Living in subzero temperatures makes them fatter, juicier, and higher in Omega 3 It contains more Omega-3 fatty acids than most supplement pills. The rich tomato sauce in this canned sardine contains lycopene, an important antioxidant that protects cells from ageing and aids in blood pressure control.
Ingredients: Sardines Fish, Tomato Paste, Palm Oil, Salt, Contains Thickener (Xanthan Gum) as Permitted Food Conditioner.
Country of Origin: Singapore
Size Available: 155 g, 215 g and 425 g
Price: RM4.16 (155 g can)
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
2. King Cup Sardines in Tomato Sauce
King Cup Sardines in Tomato Sauce contains surprisingly larger sardines than other canned sardines. There are about 5 to 6 pieces in a tin. This canned sardine is packed with omega 3 and minerals. Based on your preferences, you could add some onion or anchovies.
Ingredients:Sardines, Tomato Sauce, Salt, Refined Palm Olein and Permitted Food Conditioner.
Country of Origin: Malaysia
Size Available: 155 g and 425 g
Price: RM3.70 (155 g pack)
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
3. Keluarga Brand Sardines in Tomato Sauce
Keluarga’s Sardines are always manufactured using appropriate and careful procedures to produce a healthy yet tasty product, which can be consumed with rice, bread or by itself. Other than that, this product by Keluarga does not include any harmful preservatives which may alter the taste.
Ingredients: Not Stated
Country of Origin: Malaysia
Size Available: 425 g
Price: RM4.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
4. D’Heritage Sardines in Tomato Sauce
Selecting D’Heritage Sardine in Tomato Sauce will offer a healthier alternative for one’s favourite meal at any time of the day. Other than that, this product also contains many advantageous benefits to us, namely due to the abundance of Omega 3 and Calcium!
Ingredients: Sardines, Tomato Sauce, Spices, Vegetable Oil (Palm Olein), Onion, Salt, Garlic, Ginger, Tamarind, White Pepper, Contains Permitted Food Conditioner.
Country of Origin: Malaysia
Size Available: 425 g
Price: RM5.29
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
5. Anita Sardines in Tomato Sauce
Anita Canned Sardines contains good quality sardines with thick tomato sauce. This can is fully packed with sardines that would not disappoint you. It also has a well-balanced taste of savoury sardines and sweet and sour tomato sauce.
Ingredients: Sardines Fish, Tomato Paste, Palm Oil, Salt, Contains Thickener (Xanthan Gum) as Permitted Food Conditioner.
Country of Origin: China
Size Available: 140 g and 400 g
Price: RM1.75 (140 g)
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
6. A1 Sardines in Tomato Sauce
This is one of the few sardine brands in Malaysia that contains corn starch which is the permitted food container. It has also received HALAL certifications, proving that it is safe to be consumed. Apart from its good taste, it offers a significant sweet sour taste to spice up your everyday dish.
Ingredients: Sardines, Tomato, Salt, Water. Contains Corn Starch As Permitted Food Container.
Country of Origin: Malaysia
Size Available: 425 g
Price: RM3.50
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
7. Smiling Fish Fried Sardines in Chilli Sauce
This product by Smiling Fish is mainly for spicy food lovers. Normally, sardine products are immersed with tomato sauce to give it a sweet sour taste however, Smiling Fish Sardines are immersed in chilli sauce to give it a spicy turn of events for all those spicy food lovers out there.
Ingredients: Fried Sardines, Water, Sugar, Palm Oil, Chilli, Soy Sauces (Soybean, Water, Salt, Wheat, Sugar), Salt, Vinegar
Country of Origin: Thailand
Size Available: 155 g
Price: RM4.45
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
8. Marina Sardine in Tomato Sauce
Marina only chooses the best sardines and tuna from the cold and deep blue oceans off the coasts of the Atlantic and North Pacific. Each can of Marina Sardine in Tomato Sauce is packed with freshness you can taste thanks to stringent quality control procedures in place in our canneries.
Ingredients: Sardines, water, tomato paste, garlic, sugar, chilli, onions, salt, modified tapioca starch, basil.
Country of Origin: Malaysia
Size Available: 155 g and 425 g
Price: RM3.52 (155 g can)
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
9. Adabi Sardine in Tomato Sauce
According to ADABI, their sardine products were made using 100 % fresh sardines, premium tomato puree and tomato paste. By using natural and premium ingredients, this product is able to offer benefits such as Omega 3. Thus, this is a high quality product, HALAL and relatively healthy for consumers.
Ingredients: Sardines , Tomato Puree , Sugar , Salt , Cooking Oil , Chilli and Onion. Contains Permitted Food Conditioner and Flavour Enhancer.
Country of Origin: Malaysia
Size Available: 155 g
Price: RM3.90
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
10. Pertima Sardine in Tomato Sauce
Pertima Sardines are obtained from cold seas. This is because extreme cold conditions allow sardines to become fattier, juice and richer in Omega 3. The sardine oil surface may appear in the form of white particles, depending on the storage temperature however, It dissolves once heated as it is natural. The rich tomato sauce provides lycopene, the strongest antioxidant that helps cells against ageing and to control blood pressure.
Ingredients: Sardines, Tomato Paste, Modified Starch as Thickener, Salt, Contains MSG as Permitted Flavour Enhancer.
Country of Origin: Malaysia
Size Available: 425 g
Price: RM6.20
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
Psst! Before you grab any canned sardines in your next grocery trip, let me give you some tips on how to choose canned sardines!
Do take note on:
- Type of oil they are kept in. (Healthy oils like olive oil are the best).
- The sauce it is kept in (You may want to avoid the spicy one if it’s for your children).
- Content of omega 3 (More than 200 mg per 100 g is recommended).
- Content of saturated fat (Less than 3.5 g per 100 g of saturated fat is recommended).
- Content of sodium (Less than 400 mg per 100 g g is recommended).
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