What type of sardine do we put in our tins?

Because we’re committed to using quality products, we only select Sardina pilchardus for our tins. The majority of our fish is caught along the Breton coast (half of which comes from Quiberon) and the Atlantic coast, from the Bay of Biscay to the Irish coast. We also have special agreements with fishermen from Brittany and La Turballe region to source locally as much as possible.

What are the health benefits of eating sardines?

Sardines are full of goodness and contain six nutrients essential for our well-being. The high levels of omega-3 and vitamin B12 reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases, while the vitamin D, phosphorus and calcium help to strengthen bones. Sardines are also recommended for athletes because of their high protein content.

How are our sardines prepared?

Our priority is to offer you quality canned fish. We only use fresh sardines caught during the fishing season for our canned products. Every morning, from May to November, we receive sardines fresh off the boat. They’re salted and gutted and their heads are removed. This is all done by hand to preserve the very soft meat. They’re then placed on racks and washed. Once they’re dry, they’re cooked in sunflower oil. The canning process is then carried out by hand by our teams, before being sealed and sterilised in tins.

What are vintage sardines?

Selected for their taste, our vintage sardines are exceptional products. Prepared by expert sardine makers, these sardines have been stored for two years, giving them time to mature and improve. The extra virgin olive oil will bring out the delicate flavours in the fish.

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Ouessant Assortment - 6 Sardine recipes

Discover the many faces of canned sardines with this rich assortment of 6 delicious recipes, designed to delight the most sophisticated palates!

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Explore the full extent of our traditional know-how with this 100% sardine range, named after Ouessant, the most westerly point of mainland France, or in other words "the island at the end of the world", rocked by powerful ocean currents. And if la belle-iloise cans of sardines are indeed made in Quiberon, the name of this assortment sets the tone!

Discover a selection of 6 tasty recipes from our Cannery, which are all tributes to our favourite fish. From the most classic to the most sophisticated, from our very first recipes, Saint-Georges with olive oil and Sardines with lemon and peanut oil, to the spiciest, 2 chilies, not forgetting the most sophisticated, Luzienne, vary the pleasures of tinned sardines!

Fished when ripe and in season, as close as possible to where we are, our sardines are processed fresh, by hand, within 24 hours of receipt. Prepared in the purest respect for tradition, their finesse is the fruit of precise techniques handed down from generation to generation. Carefully selected, brined and trimmed, they are packed in tins with the greatest delicacy after cooking. Carefully lined up, they are presented in their blanks, the ultimate guarantee of quality.

Rich in omega-3, vitamin D, calcium and phosphorus, tinned sardines offer exceptional nutritional qualities, preserved for years until you open the tin and enjoy them.

Composition and nutritional information

Nutritional values per 100g

Ingredient & Nutritional Values

x1 Saint-Georges Sardines in Olive oil

Legal product name : Sardines in olive oil
Ingredients : Sardines (80%), extra-virgin olive oil (18.8%), salt.
allergens : sardines
Net weight (g) : 115
Drained net weight (g) : 87
Nutritional values per 100g
Energy 1039 kJ / 250 kcal
Fat 17 g
(Saturates) 3.4 g
Carbohydrate 0 g
(Sugars) 0 g
Protein 23 g
Salt 1 g

x1 Lemon & Peanut oil Sardines

Legal product name : Sardines with lemon and peanut oil
Ingredients : Sardines, peanut oil (18.5%), lemon (7.3%), salt.
allergens : sardines
Net weight (g) : 115
Drained net weight (g) : 84
Nutritional values per 100g
Energy 895 kj / 215 kcal
Fat 14 g
(Saturates) 3.1 g
Carbohydrate < 0.5 g
(Sugars) < 0.5 g
Protein 22 g
Salt 0.85 g

x1 Marinated Sardines with Muscadet and Aromatics

Legal product name : Sardines marinated with Muscadet and aromatic flavourings
Ingredients : Sardines (73%), water, spirit vinegar, Muscadet (6.2%) (sulphites), aromatic flavourings (4%) (lemon, carrot, gherkin (sulphites)), salt, spices.
allergens : sardines, sulphites
Net weight (g) : 115
Nutritional values per 100g
Energy 619 kJ / 148 kcal
Fat 8.4 g
(Saturates) 2.64 g
Carbohydrate 0.2 g
(Sugars) 0.2 g
Protein 17.5 g
Salt 0.6 g

x1 Luzienne Sardines

Legal product name : Luzienne sardines
Ingredients : Sardines (55%), water, extra virgin olive oil, red peppers, red wine vinegar (sulphites), tomato concentrate, onions, Bayonne ham (2.6%), salt, potato starch, garlic, oregano, Espelette pepper (0.5%), spices.
allergens : sardines, sulphites
Net weight (g) : 115
Nutritional values per 100g
Energy 1001 kJ / 241 kcal
Fat 19.2 g
(Saturates) 04.07 g
Carbohydrate 1.3 g
(Sugars) 1.3 g
Protein 15.3 g
Salt 1.4 g

x1 Tomato & Olive oil Sardines

Legal product name : Sardines with olive oil and tomato
Ingredients : Sardines (65%), water, tomato concentrate (12%), extra-virgin olive oil (5.3%), salt, spirit vinegar, spices, flavouring.
allergens : sardines
Net weight (g) : 115
Nutritional values per 100g
Energy 1061 kJ / 256 kcal
Fat 20.1 g
(Saturates) 4.14 g
Carbohydrate 0.9 g
(Sugars) 0.9 g
Protein 17.1 g
Salt 0.7 g

x1 2 Chillies Sardines with a hint of Lemon

Legal product name : Sardines with two chillies and a hint of lemon
Ingredients : Sardines (70%), extra-virgin olive oil (15.7%), lemon (3.65%), water, red and green chilli peppers (3.5%), spirit vinegar, salt, spices, potato starch.
allergens : sardines
Net weight (g) : 115
Nutritional values per 100g
Energy 1312 kJ / 317 kcal
Fat 27.6 g
(Saturates) 5.49 g
Carbohydrate 0.4 g
(Sugars) 0.4 g
Protein 16.3 g
Salt 0.5 g

Tips, advice for use

la belle-iloise sardines can be enjoyed in a variety of ways: on buttered bread, in salad or as an open pie, served with potatoes, rice or pasta, or even with homemade rillettes. Indulge in these firm but melt-in-the-mouth sardines, synonymous with excellence and passion!

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