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Bela Lightly Smoked Portuguese Sardines in Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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Is Bela Lightly Smoked Portuguese Sardines in Extra Virgin Olive Oil healthy?

Bela Lightly Smoked Portuguese Sardines in Extra Virgin Olive Oil scores 90/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. Lightly smoked Portuguese sardines from Bela packed in extra virgin olive oil.

How processed is Bela Lightly Smoked Portuguese Sardines in Extra Virgin Olive Oil?

Bela Lightly Smoked Portuguese Sardines in Extra Virgin Olive Oil is NOVA Group 2: Processed Culinary Ingredients.

How does Bela Lightly Smoked Portuguese Sardines in Extra Virgin Olive Oil compare to other seafood?

Bela Lightly Smoked Portuguese Sardines in Extra Virgin Olive Oil ranks #7 of 18 seafood in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is Copper River Seafoods Wild Alaska King Salmon at 93/100.

Which ingredients drive Bela Lightly Smoked Portuguese Sardines in Extra Virgin Olive Oil's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Wild-Caught Atlantic Sardines, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Vitamin D & Calcium (from bones) count in its favor; Smoke Flavoring is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Bela Lightly Smoked Portuguese Sardines in Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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90 Excellent
$93.99 · 4.23 oz · pack of 12 · $1.84 / ounce
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Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 1
Category Seafood
Summary

Lightly smoked Portuguese sardines from Bela packed in extra virgin olive oil. Wild-caught from the Atlantic Ocean off Portugal. No artificial additives. Sardines are among the safest and most nutrient-dense fish available: very low mercury, extremely high omega-3, rich in vitamin D, B12, and calcium from edible bones. Lightly smoked for flavor without heavy processing.

Key ingredients 4

Wild-Caught Atlantic Sardines
Very Good

Lowest mercury of any commonly eaten fish; extremely high omega-3 with short pollutant-accumulating lifespan

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Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Very Good

Polyphenols and oleic acid complement sardine omega-3s; enhances fat-soluble vitamin absorption

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Vitamin D & Calcium (from bones)
Very Good

Edible soft bones provide 35%+ DV calcium per serving; one of best non-dairy calcium sources

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Smoke Flavoring
Bad

Light smoke adds trace polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons; acceptable at low levels but not ideal

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Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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