Sardines are longer, weigh more and live longer than sprats. Sprats have a stronger and meatier taste than the fishier sardine. Old Riga Sardines and Sprats are wild caught in northern European seas. Rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids. Rich in Vitamins B6, B12. Rich in minerals like calcium, magnesium, iron. Bones of sprats are very soft when eaten. Kosher product. BPA Free. Non GMO. Naturally wood smoked and hand packed. Based on old Latvian recipe of 19th century. Only smoked sprat/sardines, tomato sauce, oil and salt.