Sprats Index

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Information on the cost of a 160-gram tin of sprats is collected from reader submissions and entered into a database.

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We compile the Sprats Index from reports by readers. If you spy Rīga Sprats in your local food store, let us know! Forward your reports to the editor. Be sure to include the full name and address of the store, the cost of the 160-gram (5.6-ounce) tin of sprats, the date you checked the price, plus any other comments about the store and its merchandise.

Sprats prices in the United States

The index for sprats found in the United States is arranged by price for a 160-gram tin, here quoted in U.S. dollars. Data and comments are based on reports from readers. The date of each report appears below the price. Latvians Online assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of this information.

Price (USD) Location Comments

0.69

23 Jun 2005

Eurasia Deli House

25650 102nd Place S.E.

Kent, WA 98030-6410

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The store also has Laima chocolates and Aldaris "Zelta" beer.  Thanks to Andris Grobiņš for the report!

0.79

02 Nov 2007

Jon’s Market

7134 Sepulveda Blvd.

Van Nuys, CA 91405

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They offer many Russian, Armenian, Latvian, etc. goods at extremely reasonable prices.  Thanks to Judy Goss for the report!

0.79

06 Jan 2005

Windy City Produce

3340 N. Pulaski Road

Chicago, IL 60641

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Thanks to Jana Lutovsky for the report!

0.89

26 Jan 2006

Global Foods Market

421 N. Kirkwood Road

St. Louis, MO 63122

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Thanks to Hiie Silmere for the report!

0.89

12 Sep 2006

Phoenicia Specialty Foods

12141 Westheimer Road

Houston, TX 77077-6607

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This is mostly a Greek food store with other similar ethnic foods.  Thanks to Leonard Mocek for the report!

0.95

20 Dec 2006

Phoenicia Bakery & Deli

4701 Burnet Road

Austin, TX 78756

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Thanks to Steve Wertz for the report!

0.95

20 Dec 2006

Phoenicia Bakery & Deli

2912 S. Lamar Blvd.

Austin, TX 78704

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Thanks to Steve Wertz for the report!

0.98

21 Jan 2008

WinCo Foods

7500 Dartmouth Road

Tigard, OR 97223

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0.99

20 Jan 2006

Longs Drugs

6 The Crossroads

Carmel, CA 93923

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Thanks to David Fowell for the report!

0.99

15 Aug 2006

Meridian Market

1375 Blossom Hill Road

San Jose, CA 95118

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Thanks to Eduardo Fisher for the report!

0.99

20 Apr 2007

Longs Drugs

2455 San Ramon Valley Blvd.

San Ramon, CA 94583

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Thanks to Gary Hill for the report!

0.99

13 Aug 2006

Rodman*s Discount Gourmet

5100 Wisconsin Ave. N.W.

Washington, DC 20008

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The store seems to carry sprats quite steadily along with two kinds of Latvian bread from Hansa Bakery.  Thanks to Juris Vīksniņš for the report!

0.99

17 Oct 2005

Big Lots

1911 E. Ireland Road

South Bend, IN 46614

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Thanks to Ar Amytas for the report!

0.99

07 Nov 2005

Neiman’s Family Market

144 Thunder Bay Ave.

Alpena, MI 49707

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Thanks to Vickie Wright for the report!

0.99

18 Nov 2006

European Delicatessen

75-26 Metropolitan Ave.

Middle Village, NY 11379

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0.99

27 Jun 2006

Euro Food Mart

5363 Ridge Road

Parma, OH 44129

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0.99

11 May 2005

Hy-Vee Grocery Store

2404 S. Minnesota Ave.

Sioux Falls, SD 57105

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There are many other Hy-Vee stores in Sioux Falls, but this particular store is the only one that sells Rīga Sprats. Thanks to a new Russian manager, they now offer a small variety of Eastern European foods.  Thanks to Alexandra Szameit Haydl for the report!

0.99

04 Mar 2007

Global Market

918 Vine St.

Nashville, TN 37203

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0.99

18 Feb 2006

Big Lots

901 N. 13th St.

Harlingen, TX 78550

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Thanks to Gary D. Paradiso for the report!

1.00

11 Nov 2006

Big Lots

6222 E. 21st St. N.

Wichita, KS 67208

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Thanks to Steve Jackman for the report!

1.00

18 Nov 2006

Big Lots

5960 University Parkway

Winston-Salem, NC 27105

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1.00

25 Jun 2006

Big Lots

575 Morgantown Road

Uniontown, PA 15401

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The sprats are the "Passport Specialties" brand from Latvia.  Thanks to Teresa Oyenik for the report!

1.09

27 Nov 2007

Andy’s Fruit Ranch

4733 N. Kedzie Ave.

Chicago, IL 60625

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Andy's has a great selection of Polish, Arab, Mexican, Bulgarian, Bosnian, etc. foods reflecting the frontier neighborhood around it.  Thanks to Seth Zurer for the report!

1.16

12 Aug 2006

Meijer

3710 Dix Highway

Lincoln Park, MI 48146

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Thanks to Maureen Bolton for the report!

1.19

24 Jul 2007

Longs Drugs

1005 Sutton Way

Grass Valley, CA 95945

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Thanks to Arly Helm for the report!

1.19

21 Dec 2006

Bill’s Imported Foods

721 W. Lake St.

Minneapolis, MN 55408

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Thanks to Arne Nyen for the report!

1.19

08 May 2006

Market of Choice

2858 Willamette St.

Eugene, OR 97405

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The sprats were of the "Passport Specialities" brand, with a yellow and black label, imported by International Delicacies Inc., Richmond, Calif.  Thanks to Don for the report!

1.25

24 Jan 2007

Publix Super Market

2551 S. Le Jeune Road

Coral Gables, FL 33134-5805

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1.25

16 Oct 2007

valgiai.com

P.O. Box 411172

Chicago, IL 60641

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1.25

07 Nov 2005

Big John’s PFI (Pacific Food Importers)

1001 6th Ave. S.

Seattle, WA 98134

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Thanks to Vickie Wright for the report!

1.29

19 Mar 2008

Giado World Food & Cafe

2909 S. Dobson Road

Mesa, AZ 85202

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Thanks to Mike Baker for the report!

1.29

23 Dec 2004

The Milk Pail Market

2585 California St.

Mountain View, CA 94040

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The store also sells Možums tea.  Thanks to Ģirts Dimdiņš for the report!

1.29

09 Dec 2004

Milda’s Corner Market

9901 Town Line Road

Union Pier, MI 49129

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This is a Lithuanian store. It carries Chicago's Baltic Bakery's Latvian Rye. Occasionally the store has other products from Latvia, such as chocolates, jams, and cranberries with sugar.  Thanks to Linas Johansonas for the report!

1.29

24 Sep 2007

Parthenon Foods

9131 W. Cleveland Ave.

West Allis, WI 53227

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1.30

11 Oct 2006

Big Lots

308 State Road 312

Saint Augustine, FL 32086

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Thanks to John Mitzi for the report!

1.30

19 Feb 2007

Big Lots

1111 Maryland Ave.

Hagerstown, MD 21740

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"I just came home from shopping and couldn't wait to dig into a can of Rīga Sprats. I had no idea what they were, but being the true daughter of a Lithuanian they just had to be tried. My first bite was one of awesome delight. I shared two with my dog but am eating the rest of the can by myself. As a matter of fact, I am calling my husband to pick up more cans on the way home."  Thanks to Toni Patronik for the report!

1.30

27 Jun 2006

RussianFoods.com

307 East 53rd St.

New York, NY 10022

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"A delicious appetizer," according to the online catalog. "These small smoked fish (sprats) can be served on a plate with sliced lemon or chopped onion." 

1.35

20 Mar 2006

Lehr’s German Specialties

1581 Church St.

San Francisco, CA 94131

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Thanks to Naomi Most for the report!

1.39

27 Jun 2006

German Grocery

250 W. Nyack Road

West Nyack, NY 10994

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1.39

01 Oct 2006

Fairway Market

480-500 Van Brunt St.

Brooklyn, NY 12204

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Thanks to Tom Bigelow for the report!

1.39

23 Oct 2006

From Russia With Love

1424 156th Ave. N.E.

Bellevue, WA 98007

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Sometimes they also have Aldaris Zelta beer and butter from Latvia, but that's unpredictable. Sprats are always there.  Thanks to Anita Legsdin for the report!

1.40

27 Jan 2007

Babushka Deli

7 North Lake Ave.

Albany, NY 12203

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In May 2005, reader Eric Lindemann reported the price at USD 1.10. 

1.49

21 Sep 2006

Shaw’s Supermarket

846 N Colony Road

Wallingford, CT 06492

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Rīga sprats at Shaw's Supermarket were 99 cents for years, then $1.29 last year, but now the price is $1.49.  Thanks to Nick Semon for the report!

1.49

14 Apr 2006

Meijer

2425 Alpine Ave. N.W.

Grand Rapids, MI 49544

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The can was a flat 160-gram tin with a black and gold label identifying the contents as "smoked sprats pate" imported by Adro International Inc. of Brooklyn, N.Y. It was also marked as a "Product of Latvia produced by Gamma A Ltd."  Thanks to Juris Didrichsons for the report!

1.49

26 Dec 2007

Fiesta Mart

1005 Blalock Road

Houston, TX 77055-7441

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Thanks to Mary Gunn for the report!

1.59

26 Jan 2008

International Delights Cafe

1245 El Paseo Road

Las Cruces, NM 88001

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Thanks to Christopher Goodwin for the report!

1.59

25 Feb 2007

Sahadi Imported Foods

709 N. 10th St..

McAllen, TX 78501

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Thanks to Edite Jakobsons Virkus for the report!

1.65

27 Jun 2006

GermanDeli.com

2890 Market Loop

Southlake, TX 76092

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The sprats are a product of UNDA. A sale price of $1.59 was quoted. 

1.70

03 Dec 2005

Au Marché

931 Massachusetts St.

Lawrence, KS 66044

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Thanks to Afton Cox for the report!

1.79

27 Jun 2006

Wikstrom’s Gourmet Foods, Inc.

5247 N. Clark St.

Chicago, IL 60640

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1.79

15 Mar 2007

Chef’s Market

1730 Matthews Township Parkway

Matthews, NC 28105

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Thanks to David Talazs for the report!

1.85

20 Feb 2007

Moscow Market

2526 Horizon Drive

Burnsville, MN 55337

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1.99

18 Aug 2006

Kiev Foods

2509 7th St. W.

St. Paul, MN 55116

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Also had Lāse milk, Dzintars spreadable cream cheese, Laima chocolates, Cido juice and Mangaļi mineral water, among other Latvian products.  Thanks to Andris Straumanis for the report!

1.99

08 Oct 2006

Holyland Market Fine Kosher Grocery

122 St. Mark's Place

New York, NY 10009

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Thanks to Tom Bigelow for the report!

1.99

06 Jun 2004

Giant Eagle Grocery Store

1451 West 5th Ave.

Columbus, OH 43212-2401

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Also has sprats pate for $1.49 a tin. 

1.99

13 Aug 2005

First Alternative Co-op

1007 S.E. 3rd St.

Corvallis, OR 97333

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The sprats were wonderful while having dinner of cheese and grapes by the river. 

2.49

27 Jun 2006

Erika’s Delicatessen

4547 28th St. S.E.

Grand Rapids, MI 49512

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2.49

19 Oct 2007

Bavaria Sausage Inc.

6317 Nesbitt Road

Madison, WI 53719

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In June 2006, the price for a 5.6-ounce (160-gram) tin of sprats was USD 3.59. The store also sells a 3.5-ounce tin of smoked sprats in tomato sauce for $2.59 and a 5.6-ounce tin of smoked sprat paté for $4.29. 

2.95

19 Oct 2007

The Wooden Spoon

1617 Avenue K

Plano, TX 75074

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