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Sardines in the Pacific
Sardines in the Pacific
An open sardine can
An open sardine can
Sardines on a plate
Sardines on a plate
Grilled sardines
Grilled sardines
For the hide and seek-like game, see Hide and seek. The Pacific Ocean is the largest of the Earth 's Oceanic divisions Hide and seek (abbreviated HandS, sometimes also called hide and go seek) is a variant of the game tag, in which one or more players search for the other

Sardines, or pilchards, are a group of several types of small, oily fish related to herrings, family Clupeidae. Oily fish, oil-rich fish or pelagic fish are those Fish which have oils throughout the Fillet and in the belly cavity around the Herring are small Oily fish of the genus Clupea found in the shallow temperate waters of the North Atlantic, the Baltic Sea, the North Clupeidae is the family of the Herrings Shads Sardines Hilsa and Menhadens It includes many of the most important Food fishes Sardines were named after the island of Sardinia, where they were once in abundance. Sardinia (sɑrˈdɪnɪə Sardegna Sardigna or Sardinnya is the second-largest island in the Mediterranean Sea (after Sicily) [1]

The terms are not precise, and the usual meanings vary by region; for instance, to many people a sardine is a young, European pilchard. A generalisation is that if the fish is under 4" long (10 cm) it is classed as a sardine, and if larger than 4 inches it is classed as a pilchard. The FAO/WHO Codex standard for canned sardines cites 21 species that may be classed as sardines;[2] FishBase, a comprehensive database of information about fish, lists at least six species called just "pilchard," over a dozen called just "sardine", and many more with the two basic names qualified by various adjectives. FishBase is a comprehensive Database of information about Fish.

Canned "sardines" in supermarkets may actually be sprats (such as the "brisling sardine") or round herrings. Customer divider barjpg|thumb|In supermarkets sellers periodically change prices for classes of goods in response to market conditions rather than negotiating the price of each good See also Sprat (surname, Sprotte Sprattus is a Genus of small Oily fish of the Family Clupeidae The European sprat, Sprattus sprattus, also known as Bristling or Brisling, is a small Herring -like marine fish Herring are small Oily fish of the genus Clupea found in the shallow temperate waters of the North Atlantic, the Baltic Sea, the North The actual sizes of the fish canned vary by species. Good quality sardines should have the head and gills removed before packing. In Anatomy, the head of an Animal is the Rostral part (from Anatomical position that usually comprises the Brain, Eyes A gill is an anatomical structure found in many aquatic organisms [2] They may also be eviscerated before packing (typically the larger varieties), or not; if not eviscerated they should be free of undigested or partially digested food or feces[2] (accomplished by holding the live fish in a tank for long enough that their digestive systems empty themselves). Feces, faeces, or fæces (see spelling differences) is a waste product from an animal's digestive tract expelled through the Anus They may be packed in oil or some sort of sauce. An oil is a substance that is in a viscous Liquid state ( "oily") at ambient temperatures or slightly warmer and is In Cooking, a sauce is Liquid or sometimes semi- Solid food served on or used in preparing other Foods Sauces are not consumed by themselves

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Classification

Sardine in popular culture

Sardines are typically tightly packed in a small, flat can, the lid of which is scored for easy opening either with a pull tab (similar to how a can is opened), or a church key, attached to the side of the can. The Rainbow Sardine is a Bony fish important to Aquaculture and commercial fisheries. The Slender rainbow sardine ( Dussumieria elopsoides) is a small subtropical salt water fish of the Indian Ocean and the South China Sea which was Sardinella is a genus of fishes in the family Clupeidae. Species Round sardinella (gilt sardine Spanish sardine The South American pilchard, Sardinops sagax, is a Sardine of the Family Clupeidae, the only member of the Genus Sardinops The South American pilchard, Sardinops sagax, is a Sardine of the Family Clupeidae, the only member of the Genus Sardinops The South American pilchard, Sardinops sagax, is a Sardine of the Family Clupeidae, the only member of the Genus Sardinops A tin can, also called a tin (especially in British English) or a can, is an air-tight container for the distribution or storage of A beverage can (or drinks can) is most often an Aluminum Can manufactured to hold a single serving of a Beverage. Churchkey or Church key can refer to various kinds of Bottle openers or Can openers History It initially referred to a simple hand-operated Thus, it has the virtues of being an easily portable, self-contained source of food, and often such things as sewing kits or survival kits are packed in a similar container [3]. A survival kit is a package of basic tools and supplies prepared in advance as an aid to survival in an emergency The close packing of sardines in the can has led to their being used metaphorically for any situation where people or objects are crowded together; for instance, in a bus or subway car. The Technology of Rapid transit has changed over the years Train size and motive power Some urban rail lines are built to the full size of main-line railways

Kerala, India

Sardines (Sardinella longiceps), locally called maththi or chala, is a favourite of Keralites. Kerala ( Malayalam: {{Kerala in Malayalam}}; India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country However, the fish is typically used fresh and canned sardines are not popular. Fried sardines are a much sought after delicacy. Keralites regard 'mathi' as an intelligence-boosting supplement. Chala is cheaper in Kerala (compared to larger fish like the Seer or Pomfret) making it a common man's delicacy. Chala, along with tapioca, is a favourite food of Keralites. Tapioca is a flavorless colorless odorless Starch It is a pelagic fish, caught in fairly large quantities using a purse seine or a ring seine.

United Kingdom (Cornwall)

Pilchard fishing and processing was a thriving industry in Cornwall from around 1750 to around 1880, after which it went into an almost terminal decline. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Cornwall ( Kernow ˈkɛɹnɔʊ is the most southwesterly county of England, on the Peninsula that lies to the west of the River Tamar However, as of 2007, stocks are improving (q. v. River Cottage: Gone Fishing 22/11/08). River Cottage is a former weekend and holiday home that used to be a former game keepers lodge in the grounds of Slape Manor Netherbury, Dorset.

The industry has featured in numerous works of art, particularly by Stanhope Forbes and other Newlyn School artists. Stanhope Alexander Forbes RA ( 18 November 1857, Dublin – 2 March 1947 Newlyn Cornwall) was an artist and member The Newlyn School is a term used to describe a colony of artists based in or near to Newlyn, a fishing village adjacent to Penzance Cornwall, from the 1880s until

A traditional Cornish pilchard dish is stargazy pie or starry gazy pie. Stargazy pie is a Cornish dish made of baked Pilchards and five other kinds of Seafish, covered with a Pastry crust Stargazy pie is a Cornish dish made of baked Pilchards and five other kinds of Seafish, covered with a Pastry crust

Spain (Canary Islands)

In the Timanfaya Volcanic National Park on Lanzarote, a popular tourist menu is to eat sardines, freshly caught that morning, grilled over the heat from a volcanic vent. Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Timanfaya National Park or Parque Nacional de Timanfaya is a Spanish national park covering the municipalities of southern portion of Tinajo Lanzarote, a Spanish Island, is the easternmost of the Canary Islands, in the Atlantic Ocean, approximately 125 km off the coast of Africa In Geology, geothermal refers to heat sources within the planet

Portugal

Sardines play an important role in Portuguese culture. Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic (República Portuguesa is a country on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic (República Portuguesa is a country on the Iberian Peninsula. Having been a people who depended heavily on the sea for food and commerce, the Portuguese have a predilection for fish in their popular festivities. The most important is Saint Anthony's day, 13th June, when the biggest popular festival takes place in Lisbon, taking the people to the streets where grilled sardines are the snack of choice. Saint Anthony ( August 15, 1195 – June 13, 1231) also venerated as Saint Anthony of Lisbon and Saint Anthony of Padua, Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for Lisbon (Lisboa liʒˈboɐ is the Capital and largest city of Portugal. Almost every place in Portugal, from Figueira da Foz to Portalegre, or from Póvoa de Varzim to Olhão has the summertime popular tradition of eating grilled sardines (sardinhas assadas). Figueira da Foz ( pron fi'gɐjɾɐ dɐ fɔʃ also known as Figueira for short is a city of the district of Coimbra, in Portugal. This article is about Portalegre Alentejo, Portugal. For Porto Alegre in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, see Porto Alegre Póvoa de Varzim (ˈpɔvuɐ dɨ vɐɾˈzĩ locally ˈpɔβuɐ dɨ bɐɾˈziŋ is a Portuguese city in the Northern Region and sub-region of Greater Porto Olhão ( pron o'ʎɐ̃w̃ or Olhão da Restauração is a city and a municipality in the Algarve region southern Portugal.

Croatia

Fishing for sardela or sardina (Sardina pilchardus) on the Croatian Adriatic coasts of Dalmatia and Istria is an ongoing activity tracing its roots back thousands of years. Croatia (Hrvatska ˈxȓvatska officially the Republic of Croatia ( Republika Hrvatska) is a southern Central European country at the crossroads between Dalmatia ( Croatian: Dalmacija, see names in other languages) is a region on the eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea, situated mostly in modern This article is about a geographical region bordering the Adriatic Sea The region was part of the Roman Empire, then largely a Venetian dominion, and has always been sustained through fishing mainly sardines. The Roman Empire was the post-Republican phase of the ancient Roman civilization, characterised by an autocratic form of government and large territorial The Most Serene Republic of Venice ((Serenìsima Repùblica Vèneta or Repùblica de Venesia Serenissima Repubblica All along the coast there are many towns that promote the age-old practice of fishing by lateen sail boats for tourism and on festival occasions. Today this tradition is also continued by many producers.

Healthy Food

Sardines are also healthy and considered a "brain food. " These fish are rich in omega 3 fatty acids, which can help maintain a healthy heart. n −3 fatty acids (popularly referred to as ω−3 fatty acids or omega-3 fatty acids) are a family of unsaturated Fatty acids that Recent studies suggest that omega-3 fatty acids slow the progression of mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. These fatty acids can also help control blood sugar level. Not only are sardines packed with omega-3 fatty acids, but they are also a good source of vitamin D, calcium and B12. Vitamin D is a group of fat-soluble Prohormones, the two major forms of which are vitamin D2 (or Ergocalciferol) and vitamin D3 (or Calcium (ˈkælsiəm is the Chemical element with the symbol Ca and Atomic number 20 [4]

References

  1. ^ BBC Good Food. BBC.
  2. ^ a b c CODEX STANDARD FOR CANNED SARDINES AND SARDINE-TYPE PRODUCTS CODEX STAN 94 –1981 REV. 1-1995 (pdf). Codex Alimentarius 1–7. FAO/WHO Codex Alimentarius Commission. Retrieved on 2007-01-18. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 350 - Generallus Magnentius deposes Roman Emperor Constans and proclaims himself Emperor
  3. ^ Survival Kit in a Sardine Can. This Next. com. Retrieved on 2007-01-18. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 350 - Generallus Magnentius deposes Roman Emperor Constans and proclaims himself Emperor
  4. ^ New York State Health Department. "Vitamin D and Healthy Bones" Accessed May 17, 2008.

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The anchovies are a family ( Engraulidae) of small common salt-water fish Niboshi (煮干し are Japanese dried baby Sardines (sometimes translated as anchovies)

Dictionary

sardine

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  1. Any one of several small species of herring which are commonly preserved in olive oil or in tins for food, especially the pilchard, or European sardine (Clupea pichardus). The California sardine (Clupea sagax) is similar. The American sardines of the Atlantic coast are mostly the young of the common herring and of the menhaden.
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