Sardines in Olive Oil
Mare Nostrum Sardines in Olive Oil reflect Mediterranean everyday seafood culture, preserved in olive oil for softness, balance, and year-round table use rather than industrial intensity.
Sardines in Olive Oil
A Daily Mediterranean Seafood Classic by Mare Nostrum
Sardines in Olive Oil by Mare Nostrum are prepared using traditional Mediterranean preservation methods, where fresh sardines are gently cooked, cleaned, and preserved in olive oil to create a soft, balanced, and reliable seafood staple.
Product Identity
Product Type: Seafood Specialty
Processing: Cleaned · Gently Cooked · Pasteurized
Preservation Medium: Olive Oil
Origin: Mediterranean
Culinary Context: Everyday Table & Meze Culture
Positioning: Retail-Ready Packaging · Not Bulk
Mediterranean Context
Along the Mediterranean coast, sardines are everyday fish.
They are grilled fresh when in season and preserved in olive oil to extend their availability throughout the year. This method protects texture, softens flavor, and allows sardines to be consumed directly without further preparation.
Sardines in olive oil represent continuity. The same taste, the same comfort, regardless of season.
The Character of Sardines in Olive Oil
Soft and Tender Flesh
Preservation in olive oil results in a delicate texture that separates easily without dryness.
Balanced and Approachable Flavor
The natural richness of sardines is rounded by olive oil, avoiding sharp or overpowering notes.
Traditional Preparation Approach
Gentle Cooking and Cleaning
Sardines are prepared carefully to maintain integrity and remove impurities.
Preserved in Olive Oil
Olive oil acts as both protection and flavor carrier, enhancing softness and balance.
Pasteurized for Stability
Pasteurization ensures safety while maintaining traditional character.
Technical Product Information
• Sardines
• Preserved in olive oil
• Pasteurized
• No artificial additives
• No preservatives
Ready to serve.
How to Use
• Serve directly as meze
• Pair with lemon, bread, and salads
• Add to cold seafood plates
• Use in simple Mediterranean dishes
No cooking required.
Culinary Applications
• Mediterranean meze tables
• Light lunches and dinners
• Salads and cold starters
• Everyday coastal cuisine
Designed for frequent and effortless use.
Packaging & Net Weight
Mare Nostrum Sardines in Olive Oil are offered exclusively in retail-ready packaging.
• Glass Jar – 200 g net
• Glass Jar – 300 g net
Bulk or industrial packaging is not offered.
Storage & Shelf Life
Shelf Life (Unopened):
Up to 24 months when stored in a cool, dry place.
After Opening:
Refrigerate after opening. Ensure sardines remain covered with olive oil. Consume within 5–7 days.
Why Mare Nostrum
Mare Nostrum preserves seafood the way Mediterranean households always have.
Sardines in olive oil are prepared to remain soft, balanced, and dependable, a true everyday seafood companion.