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To ask about tinned tuna?

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ExIssues · 03/03/2025 21:37

And what the significance is of tuna in oil, brine or spring water is? Are you meant to use them for different things, is there any that's better than another..or is it just personal preference?

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DevilledEgg · 07/03/2025 09:46

Mach3 · 04/03/2025 13:23

Yes, it comes in a tin. It's certainly not basic. It's an entirely different product from fresh tuna, it's used for different things.

You get plenty of high quality products in tins. Caviar? Foie gras? Confit du canard?

You need to examine your tinned produce prejudice!

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Basic versions yes. Decent versions come chilled!

roshi42 · 04/03/2025 13:43

I really want some tuna now 😅

Coffeeishot · 04/03/2025 13:29

It's not johns west Is it 😀

Mach3 · 04/03/2025 13:23

DevilledEgg · 04/03/2025 10:51

Does it come in a tin? If so, it's basic. If it's more expensive it's cause it's got a fancy name or label. Bit like tinned peas or tomatoes. Handy basics to have cause they don't go off but it's never gonna be luxury

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Yes, it comes in a tin. It's certainly not basic. It's an entirely different product from fresh tuna, it's used for different things.

You get plenty of high quality products in tins. Caviar? Foie gras? Confit du canard?

You need to examine your tinned produce prejudice!

DevilledEgg · 04/03/2025 10:51

Mach3 · 04/03/2025 09:32

Oritz or similar premium tunas aren't basic. They're just a different product from fresh tuna.

I like Oritz bonito tuna in olive oil. Mix with cream cheese, chopped capers, chopped spring onions, lemon juice, black pepper.

Toasted sourdough.

Delicious.

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Does it come in a tin? If so, it's basic. If it's more expensive it's cause it's got a fancy name or label. Bit like tinned peas or tomatoes. Handy basics to have cause they don't go off but it's never gonna be luxury

Cassy2000 · 04/03/2025 10:36

Coffeeishot · 04/03/2025 09:25

Is it not ?

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Seed oils are linked to inflammation (not extra virgin). Not a big problem if you’re eating mostly unprocessed foods but as they’re in basically everything processed I swap them out where possible.

CorbyTrouserPress · 04/03/2025 09:41

RatedDoingMagic · 04/03/2025 09:13

I use tuna in spring water because I drain off the water and give it to the cat as a special treat, which I wouldn't do with brine or oil.

Same!

Mach3 · 04/03/2025 09:32

DevilledEgg · 04/03/2025 00:30

It's all the same. Tinned tuna is basic. If you want "superior" tuna, buy a steak from the fishmonger. That's another level.

Oritz or similar premium tunas aren't basic. They're just a different product from fresh tuna.

I like Oritz bonito tuna in olive oil. Mix with cream cheese, chopped capers, chopped spring onions, lemon juice, black pepper.

Toasted sourdough.

Delicious.

StrawberrySquash · 04/03/2025 09:25

In oil is much tastier and I read it keeps some of the good omega threes better than brine or water.

Coffeeishot · 04/03/2025 09:25

Cassy2000 · 04/03/2025 09:22

Sunflower oil isn’t great for you so I use spring water.

Is it not ?

Cassy2000 · 04/03/2025 09:22

Sunflower oil isn’t great for you so I use spring water.

MinnieCoops · 04/03/2025 09:19

The calories are much higher in oil but it tastes better.

RatedDoingMagic · 04/03/2025 09:13

I use tuna in spring water because I drain off the water and give it to the cat as a special treat, which I wouldn't do with brine or oil.

Coffeeishot · 04/03/2025 09:09

UnNiddeRides · 03/03/2025 22:28

Ha! I’ve got a 25 & a 27 yr old still at home, so it’s often an emergency meal when they invite friends unexpectedly.

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Yeah, no emergency Tuna pasta here now☹️😀

HollyNollydoo · 04/03/2025 03:12

You could get oil and then rinse it?

MyCatNamedCookingFat · 04/03/2025 02:37

I miss Sainsbury's tuna in olive oil.

It was so so good. Very little mayonnaise needed.

DevilledEgg · 04/03/2025 00:30

It's all the same. Tinned tuna is basic. If you want "superior" tuna, buy a steak from the fishmonger. That's another level.

mondaytosunday · 04/03/2025 00:07

Calories. I only ever use tuna in spring water or brine.

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ExIssues · 03/03/2025 23:46

Thanks all some good tips there!

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CharlotteCChapel · 03/03/2025 22:35

I find the ones in oil are better for cooking and the one in water/brine for salads. I can comment on tuna sandwiches as I hate them.

emanresu24 · 03/03/2025 22:33

I only buy it in water so I can add fresh ingredients, I don't use sunflower oil in anything.

bungobungobungo · 03/03/2025 22:31

Get Waitrose tuna in oil - it's so densely packed I have difficulty getting it out the tin, and the flavour is lovely. Salads, sandwiches even pasta.

UnNiddeRides · 03/03/2025 22:28

Coffeeishot · 03/03/2025 22:13

I've not made tuna pasta since my Dc moved out I used in water for that.

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Ha! I’ve got a 25 & a 27 yr old still at home, so it’s often an emergency meal when they invite friends unexpectedly.

Coffeeishot · 03/03/2025 22:13

UnNiddeRides · 03/03/2025 22:09

If I was making a tinned tuna Niçoise salad I’d use tuna in oil & use some of th oil to make the dressing. When I make tuna pasta bake I use tuna in water (drained) as I add a shitload of mozzarella which is greasy anyway.

I've not made tuna pasta since my Dc moved out I used in water for that.