Port Lincoln Sardine Garum - 250ml

Port Lincoln Sardine Garum

Antarctic Royal Seafood | South Australia

Port Lincoln Sardine Garum is a premium Australian condiment crafted in the traditional Roman style. Fermented naturally for over 12 months, this umami-rich seasoning delivers extraordinary depth, complexity, and savoury intensity.
Made from 100% Australian sardines, sustainably harvested using Purse Seine methods from the pristine waters of the Spencer Gulf, this is Australia’s only sardine garum—a truly distinctive product that rivals and often surpasses the finest European imports.
Branded under Antarctic Royal Seafood and available exclusively through Fino Foods, this remarkable product has already earned the attention of top chefs, including those representing Bocuse d’Or Australia and Michelin-starred restaurants. Whether used as a seasoning, finishing touch, or transformative base, this garum brings a halo of culinary excellence to everything it touches.
This is not your average fish sauce. This is GARUM—bold, clean, complex, and proudly Australian.

TASTING NOTES

Sardine garum is full of flavour that is unmatched by regular fish sauces. Versitile, deep in umami flavour, and rich, learn more about the core tasting notes of our sardine garum below.

1. Umami (Savory Core):
The dominant flavour is an intense, savoury umami, similar to anchovy or soy sauce, but rounder and more subtle. This comes from natural glutamates released during long fermentation.

2. Briny Salinity:
A clean, oceanic saltiness that speaks to its fish origin, but unlike table salt, it’s more nuanced and mineral-driven, like a splash of sea breeze.

3. Fermented Depth:
There’s a deep, aged complexity, akin to aged miso, Parmigiano-Reggiano rind, or fish sauce aged in wood barrels. The long fermentation develops mellow, savoury-sweet undertones.

4. Subtle Sweetness:
Behind the umami is a faint sweetness, naturally developed during the breakdown of proteins into amino acids and peptides.

5. Rich Finish:
It leaves a lingering, mouth-coating finish that enhances other ingredients, boosting depth without overpowering.

6. No Fishiness:
High-quality sardine garum (like those aged for 12+ months) avoids the sharp fishy taste associated with lower-end fish sauces. Instead, it delivers a clean, refined savoury profile.

Product Details

Producer: Antarctic Royal Seafood
Origin: Spencer Gulf, South Australia
Ingredients: Sardines, salt
Fermentation Time: Over 12 months
Method: Traditional garum fermentation
Format: Liquid condiment

About the Producer

Antarctic Royal Seafood is a South Australian company renowned for its commitment to sustainability and seafood excellence. With exclusive access to premium sardines from the clean, cold waters of the Spencer Gulf, the company works closely with artisanal fishers to ensure ethical sourcing and product integrity. Their Port Lincoln Sardine Garum represents the future of Australian seafood condiments—rooted in ancient technique, elevated by modern culinary ambition, and embraced by world-class chefs.