Shocked by Mediterranean SARDINES! King Oscar VS Chicken of the sea sardines reviewed!

[@SardineExpedition]

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[@leo.girardi]

It's too bad Chicken of the Sea won't spend an extra $0.10 on each can and just put olive only in them. I buy the Chicken of the Sea packed in water then drizzle my own good olive oil over them, and some herbs.

[@SardineExpedition]

Right! There’s been some suspicious “olive oil” in some sardines too. Some of it seems way too watery. I need to pick up a bottle of some good oil. I like that idea.

[@mrklean0292]

If it taste better than a can that is more costly already, why add anything? I truly believe that if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

[@SardineExpedition]

@ Yep! I like trying the varieties and seeing what’s out there, but so far the flavors aren’t doing it for me. A few good ones but i still prefer just plain sardines, preferably smoked. 😁

[@ChelleLlewes]

The soybean oil killed it for me. It's an allergen I don't allow in my house.

[@SardineExpedition]

Yeah, it’s awful stuff. I think besides some of the cheap sardines I have it’s the only product in my home with soybean oil as I’m one of those ingredient readers😊. Really wish they’d get rid of it and just charge a dollar more. Appreciate you watching!

[@johncunningham4820]

Came here to say exactly the same .

[@SardineExpedition]

@johncunningham4820 yeah it is a big deterrent for sure.

[@garypeterson3628]

Great job. I switched to Chicken of the Sea this year do to cost. I found and I think your video shows that the higher cost sardines just look bigger and more plump, however I did find the Chicken of the Sea quite acceptable.

[@SardineExpedition]

Yes! There are some really good inexpensive sardines out there!! Even the chicken of the sea in water was good to me. I'm glad I compared these two cans! Thanks so much for watching!

[@jaxson1948]

I have tried them both and while I enjoy Chicken of the Sea, I prefer King Oscar! However, the cost is a problem.

[@SardineExpedition]

Yeah big difference in price! Could you taste any of the Mediterranean seasoning in the KO? It was wasn’t there for me compared to the chicken of the sea. I wish they’d bring on the flavor!

[@deweyd8210]

What I really don’t like with Chicken of the Sea is that it can be either/both sprats or herring. Can to can it varies. That’s super weird to me.

[@SardineExpedition]

That is super interesting and I agree it’s odd. Which one of there’s is your fav that you’ve had? I’ve got a handful more to try.

[@robseale6450]

King Oscar is excellent.

[@SardineExpedition]

@ indeed he is! They just needed to up the flavor in this one! 😄

[@johncunningham4820]

Fun Fact : Sardines and Sprats ARE Herrings . Purely related to SIZE .

[@HughEdgarEckermann]

Nice! We eat a lot of sardines here in Germany but not Chicken of the Sea. I'll keep that in mind if I see them here or go to the States. (The Pug was hilarious btw! Hilarious!)

[@SardineExpedition]

Awesome!!! What is your go to in Germany? And thank you! Winston says hi! lol🤣

[@ricoltmetric8156]

I would love to see reviews of Spanish and Portuguese imported sardines in tins.... Very expensive but gourmet supposedly. Are they worth the price. Spanish Conservas are a thing and even served in restaurants as canned.

[@SardineExpedition]

I have a bunch in line from Portugal to try! I’m ready to try some with higher quality ingredients. Had enough of the soybean oil for a bit lol!

[@johndayan7126]

Great review! New subscriber. I'm looking forward to watching your other reviews. Best wishes.

[@SardineExpedition]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that! More coming soon! :)

[@reyinfante5553]

The best sardines are from Portugal and Spain. You cannot go wrong with King Oscar, it is clean and genuine. Chicken of the Sea is a good brand that is available but because of the big price difference, I would try buy this brand at Walmart. Btw, I always buy a good brand sardines in oil if I want to eat them directly. If it is in tomato sauce, I fry them in garlic and onions.

[@SardineExpedition]

I’ve got some cans from Portugal and Spain to try! Need to get to them soon!! 🤩🤩 Thanks!

[@profrog493]

Walmart sardines in water for 1 dollar are often Poland labeled. I add spicy mustard, hot red sauce, or nothing. KOS Norway are European priced at 4x. I don't get the KOS high price. Retired American Professor of Marketing

[@SardineExpedition]

@@profrog493 yeah the price difference is a big factor for a lot of people! I love them with spicy mustard too! Love trying new mustards! Thanks for watching! 😁

[@profrog493]

Warning Careful. Dollar General & other cheap cheap brands can be made China. China has little to no food quality institutions or unbiased policing. Not trustworthy.

[@JohnLRice]

I'll be interested in seeing you review the Wild Planet brand you have on your shelf as I really didn't like those very well. I much prefer the ones made by Season.

[@SardineExpedition]

I have a wild planet review up! Thumbnail mentions an aquarium! 🤣🤣. I just did a Seasons review. That’ll be up most likely on Friday! Thanks for watching!! ☺️☺️

[@JohnLRice]

@@SardineExpedition Thanks, I'll check them out!

[@marksample6230]

My local rite aid always had polar herring in the dollar aisle. My favorite.

[@SardineExpedition]

I’ve got that on deck to review! I’m looking forward to it since it’s your favorite!🤩

[@xpig332]

I eat KO Mediterranean sardines all the time and have never seen a can with such a meager amount of olive mix!

[@SardineExpedition]

I must’ve got a crap can 🙁

[@xpig332]

@ looks that way from my experience, I’ve literally eaten dozens of them, maybe packed by “the new guy!”

[@brianczuhai8909]

I just had some Chicken of the Sea sardines in Olive Oil last night. They were less than ½ the cost of King Oscar, so I bought 2 of them, at Krogers. Stay away for soy and nut oils. Extra Virgin Olive oil is the best of the bunch. Watch out for the oils in canned tuna too. Sardines survive the test of time. My Grampa craved them back in the 60’s. Same containers. 😋

[@SardineExpedition]

How did you like them? And yes, I stay away from nasty oils (outside of trying sardines). It’s bad bad stuff. Hard to believe it’s even legal as an ingredient. Sardines aren’t going anywhere anytime soon(let’s hope)! 😁😁

[@theoldgrowler3489]

A Light American Lager would go well with the Chicken of The Sea.

[@SardineExpedition]

Cheers 🍻

[@kevinlaunius]

All sardines are caught in the same boats, processed & canned in the same factories. They’re all chosen by size before they become a King Oscar or Chicken of the Sea, or any other cheap brand. Same fish, same factory, different labels & price.

[@profrog493]

@@kevinlaunius Source is important, Poland, Portugal, Chile for example are more trustworthy than China.

[@ronmcc100]

IMO, I think your test is subjective on the basis of why are you purchasing the product? If you DON'T want to taste the sardines, I understand why one would like the COS brand, because the seasonings will hide the taste of the fish, where as the KO brand allows more of the fish to come through. Personally, I believe there are too many soy based products out there (it's cheaper!) and I also believe that olive oil is better for you. I may not purchase the KO brand, but I'll be looking for something that has just olive oil.

[@SardineExpedition]

I hear you. Soybean oil is trash. I avoid it at all costs outside of some sardines because I have fun trying these and sharing it. Love ones with quality ingredients though. Trying these flavors has been interesting but nothing beats a solid plain ole sardine that doesn’t need sauces up.

[@ToddHastings-ji5lp]

Both of those looked bigger for bristlings. Almost pilchard sized. I used to buy Estonian/Latvian/Lithuanian smoked sprats,but inflation. Now i just get Polar Brand smoked sprats,and doctor them up with sauces and spices. A $ + in savings

[@SardineExpedition]

@@ToddHastings-ji5lp I do love a good Polar brand. Pretty tasty for the price! I was just looking up bristling vs herring vs pilchard and I swear every thing I read differs lol. Such a complex little fish species 🤣

[@davetarpley3740]

Grocery Outlet has Polar sardines in mustard, tomato sauce or hot sauce. The mustard is probably the best. The price is right but the amount of sardines per can is a bit low. On an ounce-by-ounce basis, there might be better deals. Polar smoked mussels are also at G.O. 1 style is a mere buck a can, and the sodium is only 100mg. I add em to reduced-sodium clam chowder goosed with ground celery seed.

[@SardineExpedition]

@davetarpley3740 I’ve never seen any of those flavors….not even online. I need to do some digging. Going to a market this weekend so I’ll see what I can find!

[@jaxson1948]

Great review!

[@SardineExpedition]

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it! 😊😊

[@johndillon5488]

Soybean oil is a non starter for me.

[@SardineExpedition]

Yeah, it's a garbage oil for sure.

[@stever1791]

As I understand it , all Sardines are healthy and have great heart value. I try to eat 2 cans a week ( which is not a lot , but it's help i think

[@SardineExpedition]

@@stever1791 yes! They are so good for you!! I can’t get enough! 😁😁

[@stever1791]

@@SardineExpedition I agree. Thanks for this wonderful review

[@Mayoriot]

Mediterranean style is so good

[@SardineExpedition]

@@Mayoriot glad you like it! Which one is your fav? I picked up another Mediterranean today in a diff brand that I’m excited to try!

[@johnlounsbury6191]

good review

[@SardineExpedition]

Thank you, John!

[@scottstewart6260]

Just got in some KO Sardines and Mackerel mediterranean style. been a long time since college days of sardines in louisiana sauce, but im trying to switch off of Vienna sausages as a work snack item. Sardines in olive oil are way healthier than what i been eating

[@SardineExpedition]

That’s awesome! Way better for you than the sausages although I do like those every now and then. How’s the Mediterranean mackerel? 😃😃

[@GoronCityOfficialBoneyard]

Chicken of the sea products are pretty surprising in how they get it right, even their tuna products are great, also for the future check out chicken of the sea salmon products they are legit really good and mix so well with so many recipes.

[@SardineExpedition]

I’ll definitely look for that! I’ve got quite a few cans to try that aren’t sardines! It’s a blast trying these. 😁

[@Weaf2727]

Chicken of the see is all about keeping costs down which is nice, but I prefer the get the King Oscar or like brands (usually on sale or at discount stores) that have simple and healthy ingredients. The Soybean oil was an obvious cost issue, but most people that know what is healthy for them, will avoid it.

[@SardineExpedition]

Yeah the soybean oils are just awful and should be banned from food. I wish they’d improve the oil and just charge a bit more. There’s always the in water option though if people want to keep cost down without the soybean.

[@doughoward6401]

I buy my sardines from Costco. Excellent flavor !!

[@SardineExpedition]

Which ones do you get? 😃

[@jtpalooki7757]

Wild Planet sardines are my favorite also.. I also combine them with Kalamata olives from Costco.. the saltiness of the olives cut into the fishiness of the sardines 🤤🤤🤤 sooo good!

[@SardineExpedition]

@@jtpalooki7757 I love salt 🧂 so that sounds like something I would like!

[@MarilynWalker-jz6gy]

I love sardines. But at the supermarket, every brand is packed in Poland. Makes you wonder about differences.

[@SardineExpedition]

I definitely noticed that. Wish there was more variety there at the grocery store. Give us more variety!

[@bradybunch84a]

@@SardineExpedition I currently have a can "Product of Croatia" and one "Product of Thailand" but nowhere on the can does it say where it was packed. Is this the same place?

[@SardineExpedition]

@bradybunch84a Hi! Which brand are you seeing that on?

[@bradybunch84a]

@@SardineExpedition Adriatic Queen Sardina - product of Croatia, Tazah Sardines - product of Thailand.

[@MarilynWalker-jz6gy]

Bumble Bee, Chicken of the Sea, Beach Cliff, King Oscar. Really poor selection at supermarket.

[@messaroundhandleit]

Pugs truly are one of the best dogs till they get old, sadly they end up with a lot of health issues. My mom was a breeder, but the market was destroyed with all the messed up breeding of puggles.

[@SardineExpedition]

@@messaroundhandleit they are the best! I’ve had 2 prior to Winston and they both lived almost 20 years. Winston hasn’t had any health/skin issues so far. Maybe it’s the sardines 😁

[@qualitytraders5333]

I love sardines but they have to be originally Spanish or Portugese, fished off W. Africa.

[@SardineExpedition]

I’m nervous to try my cans that are pricier because I’ll get spoiled with knowing great quality lol

[@Tardigradient]

Cheaper means worse in most cases. Soybean oil is terrible. Better flavor and presentation are superficial characteristics because food companies engineer unnatural palatability intentionally to make flavors burst like that

[@SardineExpedition]

It is terrible for sure! I avoid it at all costs except to try a sardine. No one should consume it though really and definitely not regularly if you can avoid. Better options out there for sure but the price goes up.

[@wgpkoch5957]

You can eat your chicken of the sea. In fact eat all of it I won’t be having any. I’ll keep eating the King Oscar in “very healthy” olive oil. I want that olive oil taste.

[@SardineExpedition]

I’m just testing and comparing. Ingredients are a whole different conversation but I do agree with you. I was going off the “Mediterranean” taste.

[@bobkelley8291]

I rather get sardines in water.

[@SardineExpedition]

The Trader Joe sardine in water that I just tried was my favorite so far. What’s your go to?

[@busterhikney6936]

you rather get sardines in water

[@markweaver3352]

It's seems that years ago that most were from Portugal, which were very good. I don't buy them often, but will look for ones from Portugal that are hard to find. I'll always pass on ones from Asia.

[@SardineExpedition]

I’ve got a bunch from Portugal that I can’t wait to try! Just working my way through them. I’m excited to see the difference!

[@markweaver3352]

@SardineExpedition What brand names? I'm going to look for them. I read somewhere that they were considered the best.

[@SardineExpedition]

I’ve got porthos and pinhaus off top of my head but others too! I need to go through my stash! 😁

[@fattmatt200]

Read that the Californian sardine fisheries has stopped fishing since 2015 and will not start again until the sardine stock improves estimating 2035

[@SardineExpedition]

Oh wow, I just looked that up. That is not good to hear!

[@techguy9023]

Wasn’t Beach Cliff originally in Maine or was it another brand long ago?

[@SardineExpedition]

I believe they originated out of Oregon.

[@michaelschuett]

I know sardines with soybean oil aren’t as good for you, but they taste much better. Im addicted to the chicken of the sea Mediterranean, I eat 3 cans and I’m ready to bust.

[@SardineExpedition]

They do have a great Mediterranean taste!!! The oil is just a personal preference thing. I avoid the soybean outside of sardines, but I’ll try sardines in soybean oil. I could eat 2-3 cans of these too lol!

[@claudibiscotti4710]

Also, they are both Kosher.🥳

[@SardineExpedition]

Excellent! ☺️☺️

[@William1866]

I tried them both and had the same results.

[@SardineExpedition]

Thanks for watching!!☺️☺️

[@Cam-vz2zk]

Do you eat the fins, scales and bones?

[@SardineExpedition]

Yes! I eat it all. Love it!

[@billhamilton7524]

Cool ,, Not keen on soybean oil ,,whats Winston say?

[@SardineExpedition]

Winston would probably eat sardines in motor oil lol. He got plain sardines after the video on this one. I forgot to have them handy! Thanks so much for watching!

[@SardineExpedition]

Oh, I remember now why he didn't try these. He was in a mood this day. lol. Hence, late for the party at the start.

[@Burlib01]

Everybody is whining about the soybean oil. Take it out, add olive oil, up the price and then cut your market in half. There are more people not allergic to soybeans than there are allergic to soybeans. Quit whining, pick one that works for you and leave us to ours.

[@joePARKS]

Not into the soybean oil - i buy Wild Planet that i get at Costco

[@SardineExpedition]

Yeah, the soybean oil is trash. Wild Planet did have clean ingredients.

[@augurcybernaut4785]

Uuuh I’ll stick with 👑

[@SardineExpedition]

@@augurcybernaut4785 King was good!! Just couldn’t taste the Mediterranean. King Oscar is my dude though! 😁 thanks for watching!

[@littlebrookreader949]

Get the king Arthur and season it yourself in marinade.

[@SardineExpedition]

That’d be the way to go!!! I haven’t tried adding seasonings to sardines yet. I like them being ready straight out of the can, but it’s not a bad idea!😊

[@michaelbeams9553]

Great ! , now I want sardines . So I have to put my pants on and go to the store . Thanks Sardine Expedition . Great video . ✌️ Peace , Be Free .

[@SardineExpedition]

Haha excellent!! I hope you find some good ones to try!!! Let me know! Thanks so much for watching!☺️

[@yodude9624]

When did you start this channel?

[@SardineExpedition]

Posted first video just over a week ago.

[@AntzWilkz]

A Portugese supermarket just openned near me. They have a great selection of sardines which I am looking forward to trying.

[@SardineExpedition]

I wanna go! That sounds like a fun time to me!! I can’t wait to try a few I have from Portugal!! Have fun!! Thanks for watching!

[@danospitpatio6236]

I've never noticed any Mediterranean sardines here. I will have to keep a look out! Bummer about the soy bean oil in the Chicken of the Sea. I am working on never consuming that or seed and vegetable oils. Nasty stuff.

[@SardineExpedition]

Same here! I’ll only eat it to try a sardine but definitely not something to eat often. They sure were tasty though!

[@Gwaithmir]

When you buy the King Oscar sardines, you're paying big bucks for the fancy wrapping.

[@SardineExpedition]

I do enjoy them, but for the price difference I'd have to agree with you! I don't even like the fancy plastic wrapper lol

[@pizzulo8111]

If you ever open a can of Chicken of the Sea can of sardines in water, you'll never eat them again. The smell is unbelievably bad.

[@SardineExpedition]

Well now I have to get one and see lol 😁

[@LyleFrancisDelp]

Not sure why you use chopsticks. Seems like a fork would be easier. Just sayin'.

[@SardineExpedition]

I used to use a fork when I’d take them on hunting trips and always had to use a hand to assist. I just found it easier and no fishy hands after. Just what I prefer.😁

[@funguy2627]

doggie doesnt get any?

[@SardineExpedition]

Winston was in a mood this day lol. He got some after. :)

[@markkubiak8296]

Such a shame to remove the heads! My mouth is watering!!

[@SardineExpedition]

Sounds like you better eat some sardines today! 😁

[@spankyharland9845]

although I myself do not like eating the spines and I remove them, eating sardines give you plenty of calcium- not only do you get the benefits of omega-3 but those little fish are packed with many other nutrients that are really good for you.

[@SardineExpedition]

I’ll take the spines lol. Yes! That was the main reason I got into eating them!

[@campcookhenry]

These are nothing like Italian or Spanish sardines

[@SardineExpedition]

Which ones are your favs?

[@campcookhenry]

@@SardineExpeditionDonostia from Spain ,its tuna from Italy

[@IronMike-f8i]

Chicken of the SEA IS 🗑 🚮 🗑 🚮 🗑 🚮 🗑 🚮 🗑

[@SardineExpedition]

What do you hate about them? Well, besides some bad ingredients in a few?

[@SuperOrdnung]

Chicken of the sea is total trash