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	The Oceana Brands division is engaged mainly in fishing for inshore pelagic species (pilchard and anchovy) and in the production, marketing and distribution of fishmeal and branded canned fish products, particularly pilchards under the Lucky Star label in southern Africa. Oceana Brands also produces quality pet food under the Lucky Pet label.



		Species: Sardinops sagax Origin: South Africa, South and Central America and Japan. Sardines are small silvery fish with a single dorsal fin located over the middle of the body, a forked caudal fin and a keel of large spiny scales along the belly. S. sagax exhibits widely scattered dark spots along the sides. Radiating stria on the operculum distinguishes this species from other members of this family in the region. Typically the size processed is approximately 21 cms.

The harvesting, canning, packaging and quality assurance processes employed relate very closely to those of canning pilchards. Canned Sardines and Pilchards are produced in the same HACCP production facility.

Fish are caught by means of purse-seine technology
Transported in cold water, refrigerated or on ice to the cannery
Fish are automatically cleaned, headed and gutted
Fish are packed into 120 g 'flat' aluminum cans by hand
Brine solution is added to cans prior to exhausting (cooking)
The cans are exhausted to soften the bones and reduce the moisture trapped in fish
The free moisture and brine are drained from cans
Oil is added to cans
The cans are seamed
The cans are retorted (pressure cooker) to complete the cooking process and to ensure sterility
The cans are bright stacked prior to labelling
A sample of cans out of each production run is inspected by an inhouse SABS representative and then sent to the SABS head office in Pretoria for final inspection to ensure microbiological and incubation and food safety standards are met.
The cans are hand-packed into branded cartonettes and are marketed to customers by a well placed and efficient sales and distribution infrastructure (Southern Africa and Internationally).

Health Benefits of Lucky Star Canned Fish:

Omega-3 fatty acids for mental alertness, healthy brain development and helps to lower cholesterol
Selenium to boost the body's immune system
Calcium for strong bones & development of red blood cells which are formed in certain bones in the body.
Protein for growth, body building and repairing worn out or damaged tissues, especially bone cartilage.
Iodine for making the hormone thyroxine produced by the thyroid gland which assists in proper physical and mental development.
NO ADDED PRESERVATIVES

Endorsments:

Heart & Stroke Foundation of South Africa.
Diabetes South Africa
Kosher
Halaal
NRCS Stamp of Approval

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Typical values		Per 100g serving	% RDA*
Energy		1510 kJ	-
Protein		16,3 g	29 %
Carbohydrate		6,0 g	-
	of which sugars	0,4 g	-
Total fat		30,7 g	-
	of which saturates	4,2 g	-
	of which monounsaturates	7,2 g	-
	of which polyunsaturates	16,3 g	-
	- omega 3 fatty acids	1450 mg	-
	- EPA and DHA	1210 mg	-
	of which trans fatty acids	trace	-
Total dietary fibre		0,3 g	-
Sodium		164 mg	-
Calcium		295 mg	29 %
Selenium		1040 mcg	1891 %

* RDA = Recommended Dietary Allowance for individuals 13 years and older.