sardines does anyone eat them?

Noodler · Post by **Noodler** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 6:29 pm

I am extremely cautious with tinned sardines. They are cheap and delicious but contain probably the highest concentration of histamine than nearly any other canned foods. They contain other vasoactive amines too (not just hist-amine) such as agmatine, cadaverine, putrescine and tyramine. If you have histamine problems or the thorny issue of histamine intolerance where you lack the enzymes (i.e DAO) to breakdown and excrete histamine then be careful with sardines from a can.

DAO pills such as Histame are 'supposed' to help with this problem.

barbaranoela · Post by **barbaranoela** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 8:09 pm

I love Traders Joes-------we just had one open in my little township---and I browse and buy ---just cant resist their goods

when in AZ. or Colorado I go to trader Joes all the time---

so U SEE what *imagination* can do for one------with no taste/smell-----

Barbara

Zizzle · Post by **Zizzle** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 9:34 pm

brandy wrote:Zizzle, I never thought of putting old bay on tuna. I'll definitely try that as I have a tin I use for crab cakes in the cupboard.
Brandy

Brandy,

Apparently you are not hopelessly addicted to Old Bay like I am. Luckily it's GF and safe. My husband and I sprinkle it on fried eggs, among other things. There is a Facebook page for Old Bay full of people's myriad uses. I like it on plain rice and french fries too. I always boil shrimp in old bay too.

Lesley · Post by **Lesley** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 9:54 pm

I have never even heard of it. Who makes it? What is it?

Zizzle · Post by **Zizzle** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 9:59 am

Lesley,
Old Bay? It's a McCormick brand seasoning used primarily when steaming Maryland crabs. It's orange, salty and delicious. Being in the mid-Atlantic, most restaurants carry it, and all grocery stores, of course. It's great in Bloody Marys too -- but I don't recommend Bloody Marys for MCers. Might as well drink gasoline!!

From Wikipedia:

"The seasoning mix includes mustard, paprika, celery seed, bay leaf, both black and red pepper, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, nutmeg, cardamom, salt, mace and ginger. It is regionally popular, specifically in Southern States and parts of the Gulf Coast. Due to the strong presence of the United States Navy in Maryland and Virginia, it is a common fixture in galleys onboard Navy ships. It is chiefly used to season crab and shrimp.

In addition to flavoring seafood, the seasoning is often used as a topping on popcorn, salads, eggs, fried chicken, french fries, tater tots, corn on the cob, and potato chips. Several movie theaters in the Chesapeake region actually offer it in the condiment section. Potato chip manufacturer Utz created the original "Crab Chip" based on an analogue spice mix. The popular potato chip variety was later copied and marketed by Herr’s (however, Herr's uses the Old Bay seasoning and it is sold as "Herr's Old Bay Chips"). Early in its history, the Subway sandwich shop used Old Bay when mixing their seafood and crab salad. Many local Subway shops in the Baltimore region still have Old Bay for use on sandwiches. Old Bay is also occasionally used around the Chesapeake Bay region as an ingredient in Bloody Marys."

It has a cult-like following. You can even join "Old Bay Nation" on their website!

http://www.oldbay.com/Products/Old-Bay-Seasoning.aspx

http://www.oldbay.com/OLD-BAY-Nation.aspx

starfire · Post by **starfire** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 10:36 am

I vote for Old Bay too!!

Also, regarding canned fish and chicken....... I eat mostly (canned) tuna, salmon & chicken. I always read the ingredients. I always buy "wild" if available and if the ingredients are only water and salt I buy as much as possible right then.

I try to avoid soy in any form and gluten so (for instance) if it says vegetable broth it could have either or both ingredients... I pass.

Love, Shirley

Zizzle · Post by **Zizzle** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 12:04 pm

Good point about the canned tuna. I've found that 99% of the national brands all contain vegetable broth, and therefore, soy!! I'm not that soy-sensitive, so I know I'm taking my chances sometimes. Would love to find a good, affordable brand of chunk-light tuna that is soy-free.

brandy · Post by **brandy** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 4:57 pm

Hi Lesley,

Old Bay Seasoning is made by McCormick, should be in general spice section of your standard grocery store in the "spice mixtures." It comes in about a 4x4 metal tin, yellow, says Old Bay and has a picture of a crab shrimp and chicken on front. If your west coast store does not stock I'm thinking you can get it at a fish store. 4 thumbs up on a purchase. Use a light sprinkle the first time to and go from there. Unless you are cooking a lot of bushels of crabs a tin will last a lifetime. Brandy

brandy · Post by **brandy** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 5:01 pm

Not sure if anyone will see this post but can we eat cottonseed oil? I bought the Norwegian sardines in olive oil and also some Norwegian herring to test in olive oil.
My dilemma was about the smoked oysters. I like oysters but they were all three makes of tins were packed in cottonseed oil so thought I would ask.

Brand and thanks for the help!

Joefnh · Post by **Joefnh** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 5:05 pm

Brandy im not sure about the groups experience as a whole, but I have used cottonseed oil a couple of times carefully for some stir fry as it is a high temperature oil. I normally use rice bran oil (for most cooking) or olive oil, overall I have been able to use those 3 with no issues. I believe there are several members that do better with rice bran oil.

Joe

Post by **tex** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 5:05 pm

Cottonseed oil should be safe, because cotton is not part of the grass family, nor is it a legume.

Tex

brandy · Post by **brandy** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 5:09 pm

Cool, I'll pick up some smoked oysters on my next trip....thanks everyone! Brandy

JLH · Post by **JLH** » Wed Jun 19, 2013 9:14 am

From an email:

"ALERT"

SARDINES MAY BE A SOURCE OF RADIOACTIVE STRONTIUM FROM FUKUSHIMA

In summary, until we obtained more results, I advice you to be very cautious about feeding small fish in any form including treats or processed food with fish. I will keep you up to date on this situation. "

He does sell a HairQ test and cleansing supplements.......

JeanIrene · Post by **JeanIrene** » Wed Jun 19, 2013 3:58 pm

Joan, I was going to open a can for dinner. The tin says mine come from Morocco. They are skinless, boneless, and very tasty.

Hmmm. Strontium. I started taking that as a bone supplement this past week. I wonder if there is any chance this might be tainted.

Jean

wmonique2 · Post by **wmonique2** » Wed Jun 19, 2013 7:44 pm

Z.,

I buy Starkist Selects tuna with lemon dill or with garlic. In olive oil only. No soy. I can't have it. I had to hunt ;-) for it a long time before I found it. Believe it or not, but tuna packed in water, had soy in it! It's the best I've found. Under 2 bucks a can. And it's everywhere now, even walmart.

Monique

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