Sardines
Illustrated Coastal scene inspired by East Java, near Muncar, Banyuwangi.
Maya
Muncar, Banyuwangi, East Java, Indonesia ✓ verified
Muncar-canned mainstream sarden from PT Maya Muncar, founded 1978, a US FDA-registered exporter in the Bali Strait lemuru cluster.
At a glance
| Country | Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Region | East Java |
| City | Muncar, Banyuwangi |
| Founded | 1978 |
| Company | Cannery-owned brand |
| Price | $$ — mid-range |
| Species | Sardinella lemuru (Bali sardinella (lemuru)) · Strong inference |
| Owner | PT Maya Muncar Indonesia |
Notable facts
- Its canned mackerel, not its sarden, appeared on the 2018 BPOM Anisakis recall list, which covered canned mackerel only.
- Separate companies PT Maya Food Industries (Pekalongan) and PT Bali Maya Permai (Bali) share the Maya name; the group structure is unmapped and no parent-subsidiary relationship should be asserted.
Behind the tin
The brand is owned by PT Maya Muncar Indonesia.
Products
Sarden Saus Tomat
Catch area: Bali Strait · strong inference
Sarden Saus Cabe
chili sauce425g
Evidence & uncertainties
Overall sourcing confidence for this profile: ✓ verified — corroborated by two or more sources.
Species — Strong inference: Strongly inferred from the fishery and region, without an on-pack Latin name.