Reese Skinless & Boneless Sardines in 100% Olive Oil, 4.375-Ounce (Pack of 10)

I like sardines, much to my wife's dismay. I can eat them right out of the can. However, skinless and boneless they have to be and that is becoming an expensive variety.

How nice it was, then, to find that Amazon is selling the Reese brand at very attractive prices. I've tried both the 3.75 and 4.375 oz cans, in olive oil of course--purchase 30 or 40 cans at a time--and have been quite well pleased.

I prefer the larger can. In my experience, the 4.375 is packed with smaller sardines that tend to have a more delicate taste. At least that was my opinion respecting those that are netted and packed in Morocco, as most sardines that I have been buying are.

That brings me to the single problem I encountered in a recent purchase of the 4.375 oz Reese product. While the web page for it called it out as a product of Morocco, what arrived was a product of Portugal. The box graphics as shown on the website was different, too, and the sardines were larger and firmer than those of Morocco.

Although, still tasteful and a great value, too, I prefer the Moroccan variety. It's that more delicate taste that I seek. For most and for me, as well, the product source is certainly a minor point, but I did call the issue to Amazon's attention.

Amazon is great when it comes to feedback and actually seeks it, but I do not know how my comments were ultimately dealt with. The website still shows the product as Moroccan and package graphics different than the packaging that I received.

Of course, the website includes info and pictures that Reese provides. Reese probably shipped the Portuguese variety without advising Amazon of the change. It could be that I will not know what is actually being shipped until I make my next purchase.

I have not found any sardines that have exceeded the pleasant flavor and texture of the Reese skinless and boneless sardines in olive oil. The cans open easily and consistently, in my opinion these sardines are my absolute choice for value and taste, second to none.

No need to pay more when Reese's are the same as pricier brands. Plus I found no tiny grit and no damaged sardines.

You'll avoid busting off the ring when opening the can by bending the ring so it touches the can rim and then pulling up.