Sardines
Illustrated Coastal scene inspired by Perafita/Matosinhos.
Maria Organic
Perafita/Matosinhos, Portugal ⚠︎ details being verified
Maria Organic is a small-scale artisanal Portuguese brand using organic complementary ingredients and wild-caught Iberian Atlantic sardines, currently listed by 100 Mistérios (Perafita) among its owned/produced brands.
At a glance
| Country | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Region | Perafita/Matosinhos |
| Company | Small-scale artisanal organic brand |
| Species | Sardina pilchardus (European pilchard) · Legally determined |
| Made at | 100 Mistérios, Perafita, Matosinhos |
Notable facts
- Uses organic complementary ingredients with wild-caught Iberian Atlantic sardines; fish precooked before canning, small-scale artisanal.
- Current 100 Mistérios material lists Maria Organic among its owned/produced brands.
- Source conflict: Maria's legacy copy says 'we are not producers; we market the preserves,' while newer 100 Mistérios material lists it as owned/produced — the factory relationship is treated as current pending can-code confirmation.
Behind the tin
Maria Organic is packed at 100 Mistérios in Perafita, Matosinhos, Portugal.
Made in the same cannery: José Gourmet, Iconic Sardine, Ati Manel.
Products
Organic Sardines
Catch area: FAO 27 (Northeast Atlantic)
Organic complementary ingredients, wild-caught Iberian Atlantic; fish precooked before canning.
Where to buyEvidence & uncertainties
Overall sourcing confidence for this profile: ⚠︎ details being verified.
Species — Legally determined: Sold unqualified as "sardines" in the EU, where only Sardina pilchardus may be — so the species is legally required.