CANNED TUNA ANYONE?

In this post I'll go over the everso popular canned tuna. We all buy it, at the supermarket, or in big cans at Costco or some other food purveyor. Whoever loves tuna sandwiches will no doubt have a few cans in their cupboard with a large jar of delicious creamy mayonnaise in the fridge. So what kind of fish is stuck into these cans? It is the albacore tuna. The meat is pinkish or red when raw. The meat is somewhat rich. 

And fishing for tuna is big business, boats are out in the deep ocean with longlines hooking tuna in a mass produced operation. Tons of albacore is caught annually. 

Packers will cut the fish, and using technologically advanced canning methods, canned chunks or light into cans with water or oil.

Why is it packed in water? Water packed is preferable because it has fewer calories. Also it retains more of the omega-3s. 

Why is it packed in oil? It is another choice offered to consumers. The oil is usually a soybean oil, it is unsaturated and generally good for the heart. Either water or oil packed is good. 

Is mercury present? Most albacore has some amount of mercury. Though canners are under strict guidlines to pack safe fish. Put it this way guys. There is no gaurantees in life. But I haven't got poisoned by eating canned tuna yet. So the odds I think are very slim that you'll get sick. Do not quote me on that. I reserve the right to be free of any law suit man! Eat it at your own risk.

Going to Costco? Pick up some canned albacore tuna.

Tuna Salad (Sandwich) Recipe

1- 7 oz. can of canned tuna packed in oil or water, drained well.

2 - tbsp. of minced sweet round onion

Salt and white pepper to taste

4-5 tbsp. or more of real mayonnaise

(Relish) optional. 

In a mixing bowl add in all of the ingredients. Mix it up. Add more salt or pepper if needed. 

* Place it in between any style of bread you like. Try making these as appetizers on soda crackers, it's pretty good.

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