Ligo Sardines

LIgo Sardines is a well known pantry staple in many Filipino households. A popular choice for those looking for premium quality sardines but still being richly flavored. An instant product that you can eat right out of the can with a side or bread. The brand has been proudly made for generations which makes this Ligo canned sardines a true classic.

A Short History on the Ligo Sardines Company

While some may know about the brand due to Ligo sardines advertisements like posters, commercials, and the multitude of Ligo Sardines endorsers like Tom Rodrigesz, Carla Abellana, Joshua Garcia, and more. Many know the brand more for its mark in the Food industry.

The shelf stable sarcines  was acquired in December 2021 by CNPF or “Century Pacific Food, Inc. ( being the recent Ligo Sardines Owner ). CNPF holds not only Ligo Sardines as one of its brands but other leading food and beverages like 555 ( link ), Argentina, Vita Coco, Century Tuna, Argentina, Angel, Birch Tree, and more. But some may link this brand to the Tung Family which owned and operated the brand for more than 6 decades to what it is now. 

Ligo Sardines Ingredients

This often depends on the flavor and type of Sardine. The most popular being Ligo Sardines Premium which uses tomato sauce. The primary ingredients list is composed of sardines, tomato sauce ( a mix of water and tomato paste ), modified cornstarch, salt, sugar, onion powder, and garlic powder. In other varieties some ingredients added are coconut cream or milk, chillies, sriracha and many others.

For the package, it’s often packed with the sardines product description “Ligo Sardines easy open” can featuring a ring pull mechanism, eliminating the need for bottle screw / can opener. This feature is also only offered ( for now ) for the Sardines in Tomato sauce as this is one of their more popular varieties.

How much is Ligo Sardines in the Philippines ?

It actually depends on the size of the can and the Ligo Sardines Flavors :

• Ligo Sardines Spanish Style
• Ligo Spicy Sardines / Ligo Sardines Spicy
• Ligo Sardines Gata Style ( slightly spicy sardines with a bit of coconut milk/cream )
• Ligo Sardines Sriracha Flavor
• Ligo Sardines Premium / Ligo Premium Sardines (also called “ Ligo Sardines in Tomato Sauce ”)

There are also a few different canned goods under the brand:

• Ligo Squid in Natural Ink
• Ligo Mackerel in Natural Oil
• Ligo Corned Beef

You can check this out for the complete and updated pricing here: ” Ligo Sardines Price List “

Try our these Yummy Recipes :

How to cook Ligo Sardines? These are quick and easy to use, some even eat this right out of the can with rice on the side. But you can just as easily turn these into impressive and healthier dishes such as these Ligo Sardines recipe or Ligo Mackerel recipe :

Questions : 

• Ligo Sardines Nutrition Facts

Is Ligo Sardines healthy? Sardines in itself are healthy. It is rich in calcium, omega-3 fatty acids, protein, Vitamin B12 which is great for cardiovascular health, and Vitamin D for bone health. It’s affordable and convenient to buy. Though because they are an oily type of fish, and are canned-meaning these have been processed and mixed in with preservatives, these should still be eaten in moderation.

• 1 can of Ligo Sardines Calories

A can of 155 grams has around 250 calories, though a 2 oz can ( 56 grams ) of tomato sauce based sardines has 60 calories.

• Ligo Sardines Protein

There are about 6 grams of protein per 2 oz serving of sardines.

• Is Ligo Sardines good for dogs ?

Generally, these are good for dogs. It can be quite beneficial to add it into your pet’s diet. But in MODERATION. Make sure the brand or variety uses water instead of the usual brine, and it’s WITHOUT seasonings. Please remember that feeding sardines does not completely replace a whole meal, these are considered a ‘treat’ or ‘topper’ to include in the dog’s regular meal. Also make sure to introduce these slowly ( little by little ) especially to puppies, to avoid stomach problems.

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