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European Sardine: wholesale supply from Portugal
The emblem of the Portuguese summer: grilled whole over charcoal. Fillets suit marinating, canning and ready meals.
Overview
European Sardine (Sardina pilchardus) is an oily fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids found in the North-East Atlantic and the Mediterranean. Its flesh is delicate and fine-grained, which makes it well suited to grilling, canning, marinating and frying.
Gialmar supplies European Sardine fresh and frozen, depending on season and landings. Fresh fish is bought at Portuguese port auctions through our branches, iced at once and delivered in our own refrigerated trucks. Frozen stock, held at our Tondela and Lajedo plants, covers the rest of the year.
We supply European Sardine to wholesalers, retailers, restaurants, caterers, processors and importers in Portugal and international markets. Every lot is traceable from origin to delivery under our HACCP plan and IFS Food certification. MSC-certified supply is available for specific lines only, so please ask before ordering.
Available presentations: Whole and Fillets. To receive a quotation, tell us the presentation, size grade, glazing for frozen product, packing format, volume and delivery point. We do not publish a price list, because prices follow season and landings; we confirm them per order.
Keep fresh European Sardine on ice at 0–2 °C and use it within the shelf life on the label. Store frozen product at −18 °C or below and thaw it slowly in the refrigerator.
Sardina pilchardusScientific name
Pelagic fishCategory
Oily (omega-3)Fat content
Fresh and frozenSupply
Presentations
Whole
Whole European Sardine, graded by size; gutting and cleaning on request.
Fillets
Fillets cut to size, skin-on or skinless depending on species.
Frequently asked questions
What is the scientific name of European Sardine?
European Sardine is traded as Sardina pilchardus, a pelagic fish found in the North-East Atlantic and the Mediterranean.
Is European Sardine available fresh or frozen?
Both. Fresh supply depends on season and landings at Portuguese ports; frozen stock is available all year.
Which presentations of European Sardine can I order?
Whole and Fillets. Other cuts and packing formats can be discussed for regular volumes.
How is European Sardine usually cooked?
Its flesh is delicate and fine-grained. Typical uses are grilling, canning, marinating and frying.
How do I get a price for European Sardine?
Send the presentation, volume and delivery point through the quotation form or to geral@gialmar.com. We reply with availability and a quotation; there is no public price list.
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