FOOD NEWS
The Canned Sardines Brand That Isn't Worth Splurging On
BY ANGELA GERVASI
Canned sardines are a great, budget-friendly way to fill your meal with protein. However, not every brand is worth the low-cost canned food, such as Dobrova sardines.
While reasonably affordable at $2 per tin, Dobrova does not deliver for several reasons. One reason is it's unclear where they source their fish or how they're processed.
They are also packed in low-quality sunflower oil, imparting an unpleasant mouthfeel. You should also avoid sunflower oil if you're frying your sardines due to health risks.
Sunflower oil contains unsaturated fats, but one study from De Montfort University found that frying food in sunflower oil past 356 degrees Fahrenheit can release toxic aldehydes.