No matter what that’s always what it will be. I think it is often delicious but it can’t forget it’s origins and neither should you when consuming them! Idk what fish specifically aside from sardines so I’ll assume that’s what we’re talking about. They are really good on crackers or bread and are best melted into pasta. I have yet to just eat them out of the can but if you’re a freak like that then go for it and lmk how it is !