Smoked Sardines
Mare Nostrum Smoked Sardines reflect Mediterranean coastal smoking tradition, offering gentle aroma through controlled smoking rather than aggressive or artificial methods.
Smoked Sardines
Patience and Coastal Fire by Mare Nostrum
Smoked Sardines by Mare Nostrum are prepared through controlled smoking methods that respect the natural character of the fish, resulting in a balanced, gently smoky seafood specialty rooted in Mediterranean coastal traditions.
Product Identity
Product Type: Seafood Specialty
Processing: Cleaned · Smoked · Pasteurized
Preservation Style: Light Smoking
Origin: Mediterranean
Culinary Context: Meze & Cold Seafood Plates
Positioning: Retail-Ready Packaging · Not Bulk
Mediterranean Context
Smoking fish along the Mediterranean coast has never been about intensity.
It is a method of preservation shaped by patience and moderation. Sardines are lightly smoked to extend shelf life while adding a subtle layer of aroma, not to dominate their natural flavor.
This tradition reflects coastal kitchens where fire is used carefully, allowing the fish to remain central.
The Character of Smoked Sardines
Gentle Smoke Profile
The smokiness is soft and rounded, complementing the sardine’s natural richness.
Firm yet Tender Texture
Smoking enhances structure while preserving moisture.
Traditional Smoking Approach
Controlled Smoking
Sardines are exposed to smoke gradually, avoiding bitterness or dryness.
Pasteurized for Stability
Pasteurization ensures safety and consistency while maintaining traditional qualities.
Technical Product Information
• Sardines
• Lightly smoked
• Pasteurized
• No artificial smoke flavor
• No preservatives
Ready to serve.
How to Use
• Serve directly as meze
• Pair with lemon and bread
• Add to cold seafood plates
• Enjoy with simple accompaniments
No cooking required.
Culinary Applications
• Mediterranean meze tables
• Cold starters and antipasti
• Coastal-style meals
• Simple shared plates
Designed for immediate enjoyment.
Packaging & Net Weight
Mare Nostrum Smoked Sardines 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 in a cool, dry place.
After Opening:
Refrigerate after opening. Consume within 5–7 days.
Why Mare Nostrum
Mare Nostrum approaches smoking as a craft, not a shortcut.
Smoked sardines are prepared to reflect Mediterranean coastal restraint, where aroma supports the fish rather than replacing it.