Sardines
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Maardu, Harju County, Gulf of Finland, Estonia ✓ verified
Maardu cannery behind Estonia's Independence Day sprat-sandwich tradition, hand-packing Gulf of Finland sprat in about 14 varieties.
At a glance
| Country | Estonia |
|---|---|
| Region | Harju County, Gulf of Finland |
| City | Maardu |
| Company | Estonian cannery |
| Price | $ — budget |
| Species | Sprattus sprattus (European sprat) · Legally determined |
Notable facts
- Producer behind the sprats served at Estonia's Independence Day celebrations.
- Fish moves from the Gulf of Finland to the factory in about four hours and tins are hand-packed.
- Produces around 14 sprat varieties, including a milder Tallinn-style cure.
Products
Spiced Sprats
Tallinn-Style Sprats
Milder cure than the classic spiced sprat
Evidence & uncertainties
Overall sourcing confidence for this profile: ✓ verified — corroborated by two or more sources.
Species — Legally determined: Sold unqualified as "sardines" in the EU, where only Sardina pilchardus may be — so the species is legally required.