Pollastrini is considered by most, to be the absolute best sardine company in Europe. They only use fish belonging to the clupea pilchardus family which represent a "true" sardine. Many other companies use varieties not considered to be real sardines. These beautiful fish are packed gently in the tins with premium olive oil to preserve their gentile flavor. If you are not a fan of sardines, you have not had an authentic one - try it and you'll be hooked!
The sardine is very nutritious and has many health benefits.
The CLUPEA PILCHARDUS commonly called “sardine” can only be found in the Mediterranean Sea. Other fishes, which don’t belong to the CLUPEA PILCHARDUS family, are wrongly called “sardines”. These fishes do not have the nutrients, health benefits and unique flavor of the true “sardine”.
Our body needs a particular quality of acid fats which we cannot produce and are unable to acquire from meats or vegetables. These fats are available in blue fish and particularly in sardines.
Sardines in Soya oil contain a large quantity of polyunsaturated acid fats, from the Lyn-oleic acid and particularly eicosapentanoïc acid. The latter has anti-arteriosclerosis and anti-thrombosis effects, which have been proved by in vitro and in vivo tests.
Health benefits’ results have been confirmed by epidemic studies performed in the Eskimo and Japanese populations who have a large fish consumption ratio. This high fish consumption reduces cardiovascular problems and heart disease.
Moreover, among other health benefits, “Pollastrini di Anzio” sardine prevents osteoporosis. The tender and easily digestible sardine bone reinforces bones especially in women.
As far as their nourishing value is concerned, “sardines” in olive oil of “Pollastrini di Anzio” have an excellent price/value ratio compared to other food groups, primarily meat, cheese and eggs.
Joggers, bikers, hikers, hunters, and all outdoor enthusiasts, can have a very nutritious meal, just by opening a can of sardines.
The CLUPEA PILCHARDUS commonly called “sardine” can only be found in the Mediterranean Sea. Other fishes, which don’t belong to the CLUPEA PILCHARDUS family, are wrongly called “sardines”. These fishes do not have the nutrients, health benefits and unique flavor of the true “sardine”.
Our body needs a particular quality of acid fats which we cannot produce and are unable to acquire from meats or vegetables. These fats are available in blue fish and particularly in sardines.
Sardines in Soya oil contain a large quantity of polyunsaturated acid fats, from the Lyn-oleic acid and particularly eicosapentanoïc acid. The latter has anti-arteriosclerosis and anti-thrombosis effects, which have been proved by in vitro and in vivo tests.
Health benefits’ results have been confirmed by epidemic studies performed in the Eskimo and Japanese populations who have a large fish consumption ratio. This high fish consumption reduces cardiovascular problems and heart disease.
Moreover, among other health benefits, “Pollastrini di Anzio” sardine prevents osteoporosis. The tender and easily digestible sardine bone reinforces bones especially in women.
As far as their nourishing value is concerned, “sardines” in olive oil of “Pollastrini di Anzio” have an excellent price/value ratio compared to other food groups, primarily meat, cheese and eggs.
Joggers, bikers, hikers, hunters, and all outdoor enthusiasts, can have a very nutritious meal, just by opening a can of sardines.
SALVATORE POLLASTRINI from ANZIO has produced canned sardines since 1889.
