Sardine Pâté with Chilli, Nuri

This is a tin of sardine pâté made with fresh vegetables including tomatoes, carrot and chickpeas, as well as chilli.
Total weight: 65g.
Ingredients: Sardines (51%) (FISH), Olive Oil (16%), Tomato Pulp, Carrot, Chickpeas, Chilli (2%), Salt, Cloves, Laurel.
£6.00

About the Producer

Conservas Pinhais was founded a century ago in 1920 by four partners and continues today to adhere to traditional methods of production to guarantee the highest quality and flavour products. NURI is the company’s cult brand and has been their bestseller for over 85 years.
Nuri sardines are sourced from the Matosinhos market, in Portugal, early each morning and are tinned on the day of the catch. Every Nuri product is hand wrapped, with the original vintage design, and contains only the very best ingredients. There are an incredible 37 steps that must be followed to can a Nuri product, ensuring exceptional quality in every tin.

Sustainability

Conservas Pinhais only work with reliable suppliers who methods are in line with international standards. All parts of the production process are done by hand, rather than using machinery, which reduces energy use.

Catch method: Purse seine. MCS rating: 2.

Rating Guide
Rating 1: Best choice, the most sustainably produced seafood.
Rating 2: Best choice, some aspects of production could be improved.
Rating 3: Not entirely sustainable at this time, okay to eat occasionally.
Rating 4: Improvements need to be made, potential environmental issues associated with these products.
Rating 5: Fish to be avoided.