Family: Clupeidae
Scientific name: Sardina pilchardus
 
Sardines are commercially fished for a variety of uses: for bait; for immediate consumption; for canning, drying, salting, or smoking; and for reduction into fish meal or oil.
 
Health benefits
Along with Calcium, Protein, and lots of Bitamins, sardines contain a number of beneficial minerals, including Niacin, Iron, Potassium, Magnesium, Zinc, and Phosphorus.