As part of the so-called “fatty” fish family, the sardine comprises a full, high-quality lipid-rich food, in addition to Omega 3 proteins, and has nine essential fatty acids that are not produced by the human body. In addition to containing nutrients such as iron, phosphorus, calcium, selenium and vitamins B3, B12 and D.
The sardine is fished from the seashores of Portugal to Morocco and this species is know in Brazil as Sardinha Portuguesa and valued by its smooth taste and excellent size for ember- or oven-roasting.
