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Hand-trimmed sardine loins are grilled over hardwood embers and then packed in Castillo de Canena Arbequina extra virgin olive oil, one of Spain’s most esteemed estates. A 2026 SOFI Award finalist (often called the Oscars of specialty food).

Asador (grill master) Abel Álvarez cooks every piece of seafood over glowing hardwood embers, capturing peak brasa (live-fire) flavor at the moment of canning. At his seaside restaurant, he serves dishes pulled straight from the grill alongside tins prepared the same way, and his favorite game is “fresh or canned” because guests rarely guess correctly. For these sardine loins, each fish is trimmed to its center cut, grilled just until the loin begins to caramelize, then sealed in elite Castillo de Canena Arbequina extra virgin olive oil to preserve clarity and texture.

Abel Álvarez is elevating the tinned fish game. His restaurant on the northern coast of Asturias was deemed one of Spain's "Templos del producto" and now we can enjoy the Gueyu Mar experience anywhere, anytime. In addition to loving tinned fish, he saw canning as a great opportunity to employ the staff from his tiny seasonal restaurant year round.

Eat it straight out of the can, plate it as is, or use it in recipes. It tastes great in every way. However, Abel recommends heating ever so slightly at low temperature for maximum expression. Years of R&D combined with trial and error have made this type of chef driven gastronomic experience accessible to all.

Also save the delicious juice in the can, dip in a crusty baguette, whisk with a drizzle of olive oil to create an aioli or mayonnaise, let your imagination run wild.

Best by: 31Oct2029

Ingredients: sardine loins (fish), smoke, extra virgin olive oil, and salt

5.3 ounce metal tin

Villa Manodori Aceto Balsamico (authentic balsamic vinegar) “Artigianale” is a carefully crafted labor of love from Chef Massimo Bottura, owner of three-star Michelin restaurant Osteria Francescana in Modena, Italy. Made in the tradizionale style and produced in limited quantities, the condiment is a combination of traditional balsamic and aged red wine vinegars. Maturing for a decade or more in barrels of oak, chestnut and juniper, the vinegar develops a shiny ebony color, pleasant woody aroma, raisin-sweet, tart taste and maple syrup texture. A true original, this versatile condiment is enjoyed as an alternative to precious traditional balsamic.

2001 Award - Winner Outstanding Vinegar at the Fancy Food Show

Drizzle this Balsamic Vinegar on:

• grilled or roasted asparagus, vegetables or potatoes
• hard Italian cheeses
• strawberries and ice cream
• Just a few drops to finish a caprese salad really makes this already wonderful dish incredible.

250 milliliter (8.5 fluid ounce) glass bottle

Grown on family farms in Thailand, this long grain rice retains its entire bran layer where all of the grain’s nutrients are stored. This whole grain cooks in only 30 minutes, producing a slightly nutty flavor and a toothsome yet tender grain. Red Rice is a natural source of antioxidants called anthocyanins.

Lotus Foods brings you exceptional rice varieties from around the world, each chosen for its unique flavor, nutritional value, and ease of cooking. We support family farms that preserve rice biodiversity and use sustainable growing practices. Since 2008, we have committed to using "More Crop Per Drop" farming methods and changing how rice is grown around the world.

• USDA Organic
• non-GMO Project Verified
• Gluten-free
• Kosher
• Vegan
• Vegetarian

Best By: 01Aug2027

15 ounce (426 gram) sealed bag; about 9 servings