Sardines
Illustrated Coastal scene inspired by East Java, near Muncar, Banyuwangi.
Botan (Indonesia)
Muncar, Banyuwangi, East Java, Indonesia
A classic Indonesian sarden label dating to 1957, owned by Japan's Mitsui and Co. and canned at Muncar, Banyuwangi, the heart of the Bali Strait lemuru fishery.
At a glance
| Country | Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Region | East Java |
| City | Muncar, Banyuwangi |
| Founded | 1957 Brand dates to 1957 under a Mitsui license; the producing cannery at Muncar is not publicly named. |
| Company | Legacy licensed brand |
| Price | $$ — mid-range |
| Species | Sardinella lemuru (Bali sardinella (lemuru)) — very likely the species |
| Owner | Mitsui & Co. |
Notable facts
- PT Pangan Lestari of the Sekar Group became exclusive distributor in July 2024.
- Its canned mackerel, not its sarden, appeared on the 2018 BPOM Anisakis recall list, which covered canned mackerel only.
- Any relationship to Malaysia's separate Botan brand is unresolved.
Behind the tin
The brand is owned by Mitsui & Co..
Products
Sarden Saus Tomat
tomato sauce425g
Compiled from public reporting and the brand's own materials.
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