Sardines
Illustrated Coastal scene inspired by Copenhagen.
FANGST
Copenhagen, Denmark ⚠︎ details being verified
FANGST is an independent Copenhagen-based Nordic brand whose 'Nordic sardine' and brisling products are not true sardines but European sprat (Sprattus sprattus).
At a glance
| Country | Denmark |
|---|---|
| Region | Copenhagen |
| Company | Producer/cannery not confirmed (Nordic contract network) |
| Species | Sprattus sprattus (European sprat) · Confirmed |
Notable facts
- Taxonomy warning: FANGST's 'Nordic sardine' and brisling products are not true sardines — they are European sprat (Sprattus sprattus).
- Brisling No. 1 and related products explicitly identify Sprattus sprattus, caught in the Baltic including FAO area 27 subdivisions.
- A small Scandinavian business focused on Nordic fisheries and underused species; the range is majority MSC-certified, plant ingredients are generally organic, and cans are recyclable per product.
- Copenhagen presence with seasonal Bornholm activity; the producer/cannery is not confirmed and relies on a Nordic contract-production network.
Products
Brisling No. 1
Catch area: FAO 27 (Baltic Sea)
European sprat (Sprattus sprattus) — not a true sardine.
Where to buyEvidence & uncertainties
Overall sourcing confidence for this profile: ⚠︎ details being verified.
Species — Confirmed: Latin name shown on packaging or certification.
No external sources are attached to this profile yet.