Gourmet Riga Sprats – Traditional naturally oak smoked brisling sardines, also known as sprotten, hand-packed in oil for rich, savory flavor Wild-Caught & Sustainable – Made from fresh wild-caught fish using eco-friendly methods. No preservatives or artificial flavorings Nutrient-Rich – A natural source of Omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamin D, and Vitamin A. Perfect for healthy, balanced diets Keto-Friendly Tinned Fish – Ideal for low-carb and keto lifestyles. Enjoy straight from the BPA-free 5.6-ounce can or in your favorite recipes 5.6 oz tins with pull-top lids. Best Before: see on the bottom. Keep refrigerated after opening. Product of Latvia These Riga Sprats are tiny, fine, firm little Brisling sardines that are naturally smoked over Oak hardwood logs and then packed in vegetable oil (Sunflower or Soy oil) in big, round 5.6oz tins. This big tin contains 24 to 30 fish (head off) packed in 2 or 3 neat layers.The Baltic sprat, Sprattus balticus is a herring like marine fish in the family Clupeidae. It is found in northeast Atlantic Ocean and most of the Baltic Sea, excluding the Bothnian Bay and eastern Gulf of Finland. Young sprats are commonly known as brislings. They has silver grey scales and white-grey flesh. Canned sprats (usually smoked) are available in many north European countries, including the Baltic States, Scandinavia, Germany, Poland and Russia. They are an important Latvian export. There is actually no live fish with the name Sardine. Sardines are made from any of 11 different species of fish including herring, sild, pilchard, and sprats or brislings. Some are smaller, some are larger. Some are taken at peak maturity, some much before. And all are subject to various standards around the globe.