Bela Lightly Smoked Portuguese Sardines in Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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.
At a glance
Key ingredients 4
Wild-Caught Atlantic SardinesVery Good
Lowest mercury of any commonly eaten fish; extremely high omega-3 with short pollutant-accumulating lifespan
See more about Wild-Caught Atlantic Sardines →Extra Virgin Olive OilGood
Polyphenols and oleic acid complement sardine omega-3s; enhances fat-soluble vitamin absorption
See more about Extra Virgin Olive Oil →Vitamin D & Calcium (from bones)Very Good
Edible soft bones provide 35%+ DV calcium per serving; one of best non-dairy calcium sources
See more about Vitamin D & Calcium (from bones) →Smoke FlavoringBad
Light smoke adds trace polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons; acceptable at low levels but not ideal
See more about Smoke Flavoring →Processing
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