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Brunswick Sardines In Soybean Oil
Canned & Packaged Goods
📊 NOVA 3🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Brunswick Sardines In Soybean Oil

Brunswick
3.75 oz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
7
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Brunswick Sardines in Soybean Oil is a compact pantry staple you’ll typically find in the canned seafood aisle alongside tuna, canned salmon, anchovies and smoked oysters. Packaged in a small metal tin (often with a pull-tab lid), the product carries classic maritime branding that reads as familiar and utilitarian rather than flashily marketed. It suits quick-shopping runs and emergency-stockup lists alike: tossed onto toast for a speedy lunch, flaked into salads or pasta, or opened straight from the can on a campsite or road-trip pit stop. The brand leans on a no-nonsense, traditional positioning — evocative of coastal kitchens and older generations who grew up with tins of preserved fish — while also appealing to younger, health-focused shoppers seeking protein and omega-3 fats in a convenient format. The label is simple, without child-oriented imagery or organic certification; the ingredient list is short, but mentions like 'natural smoke flavoring' or 'packed in oil' can give a mild health-halo of being 'natural' despite being preserved. In plain processing terms, these fish are cleaned, cooked and canned in oil and salt to extend shelf life. Sensory notes: expect tender, flaky flesh with a rich, oily mouthfeel, a salty backbone and a soft smoky finish from the flavoring; small edible bones may add a faint crunch. Rituals around use tend to be pragmatic — open the tin, drain or not depending on taste, and spread on crackers or toast, mix into grain bowls, or keep in an emergency kit where nothing perishes and nothing needs refrigeration.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0
Servings per Container: 1
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Herring,, Soybean, Oil,, Salt,, Natural, Smoke, Flavoring..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

This is a processed, canned fish product preserved with oil, salt, and a natural smoke flavoring; ingredients are few and mostly whole-food based, but the canning and added flavoring place it in NOVA group 3 (processed foods).

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Common Questions about Brunswick Sardines In Soybean Oil

The healthiness of Brunswick Sardines really depends on your dietary goals. Sardines are a good source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, which are great for heart health. However, if you're looking for a low-calorie option or something high in fiber, this might not hit the mark.

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