Species: Sardinops sagax Origin: South Africa, South and Central America and Japan.
Sardines are small silvery fish with a single dorsal fin located over the middle of the body, a forked caudal fin and a keel of large spiny scales along the belly. S. sagax exhibits widely scattered dark spots along the sides. Radiating stria on the operculum distinguishes this species from other members of this family in the region. Typically the size processed is approximately 21 cms.
Lucky Star "South African" Sardines are caught in the waters off the Southern African coast and locally canned. Lucky Star Canned Sardines undergo intense inspection and quality control processes before being distributed. They are the only locally produced Sardine products and the leading brand in this market sector.
The Canned Sardines are packaged in 120g flat aluminum cans, in vegetable oil, with convenient ring pull closures.
Lucky Star Canned Sardines are canned and packaged in South Africa at an Oceana Brands production facility.
From the Oceana Brands Distribution Warehouses, the products are made available on the supermarket shelves to the general South African consumer by a teams of Sales Managers, Field Marketers and Merchandisers.
Lucky Star Canned Sardines are available in all major retail and wholesale outlets in the South African grocery environment
Omega-3 fatty acids for mental alertness, healthy brain development and helps to lower cholesterol
Selenium to boost the body's immune system
Calcium for strong bones & development of red blood cells which are formed in certain bones in the body.
Protein for growth, body building and repairing worn out or damaged tissues, especially bone cartilage.
Iodine for making the hormone thyroxine produced by the thyroid gland which assists in proper physical and mental development.
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Heart & Stroke Foundation of South Africa.
Diabetes South Africa
Kosher
Halaal
NRCS Stamp of Approval
SA Sardines (fish), sunflower oil (with permitted antioxidant), salt
