But in the U. S. any small fish of the herring family is a sardine, provided it comes in a can. Official U. S. attitude on the sardine question was clarified last week by Dr. A. C. Hunter of the ...

As Anna Hezel, author of Tin to Table, explains, “There are a handful of species allowed to be packaged as ‘sardines,’” such as sprat, herring, and other small fish that exist toward the ...

Despite their vital role in maintaining healthy oceans and their high economic value, only in recent years have forage fish—small fish that rank relatively low in the ocean’s food chain, such as ...

Herring is available year round, but the flavour is best from spring to autumn. Herrings are usually sold whole. Ensure freshness by choosing large, firm and slippery fish. Mackerel or sardines ...