Sardines
Illustrated Coastal scene inspired by Harju County, Gulf of Finland, near Maardu.
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Maardu, Harju County, Gulf of Finland, Estonia
Maardu cannery behind Estonia's Independence Day sprat-sandwich tradition, hand-packing Gulf of Finland sprat in about 14 varieties.
At a glance
| Country | Estonia |
|---|---|
| Region | Harju County, Gulf of Finland |
| City | Maardu |
| Company | Estonian cannery |
| Price | $ — budget |
| Species | Sprattus sprattus (European sprat) — the EU-reserved name for a true sardine |
Notable facts
- Producer behind the sprats served at Estonia's Independence Day celebrations.
- Fish moves from the Gulf of Finland to the factory in about four hours and tins are hand-packed.
- Produces around 14 sprat varieties, including a milder Tallinn-style cure.
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