10 best producers of canned tuna: the quality of raw materials, which is better, reviews

Tuna is often referred to as “sea veal” for its reddish tinge, lack of fish flavor, and high nutritional value. Fillet of marine life of the mackerel family contains a huge amount of protein and has a pleasant balanced taste.

Tuna in its own juice can be used to prepare various dishes and salads; it is often chosen by fans of healthy lifestyle as an additional source of protein. We've checked 10 popular brands of canned tuna and are ready to tell you how not to bump into a pig in a poke, and how tuna is different from other types of fish that are often substituted for it.

TOP 10 brands of canned tuna

An expert analysis of the market made it possible to identify 10 well-known brands of tuna in their own juice, which can be found on the shelves of Russian stores:

"Fortuna"

Natural tuna in pieces with added salt in a tin can with a key. Pieces of fish are tightly packed in a container with a cross cut to the bottom and lid. The fish meat is tender and moderately salty, dense in structure and soft in taste.

The product is made from ice cream raw materials in Thailand. The mass of the main product is 130 g. Shelf life: 4 years, after opening it is recommended to store no more than a day.

Delicious and juicy tuna, in a jar is a whole piece. There is not much liquid, the composition is excellent — no chemistry. A great option for a salad, I like to eat and just like that after a workout.

"Sea power"

Tinned tuna in its own juice in a tin can. The pieces of fish are completely covered in liquid. The taste is neutral, the salt is moderate, the consistency is rather dry. There are inclusions of bones and fins. It is highly likely that the jar is not tuna at all, but mackerel or saury.

A tin key is required for opening. The mass of the main product is not less than 175 g. Manufactured in accordance with GOST 7482-2014 from frozen raw materials in Ryazan. Shelf life is 24 months, after opening, store in the refrigerator for no more than 24 hours.

The case when it is better not to save. Doesn't taste like tuna at all — most likely mackerel. Other reviews confirm this. The fish is harsh and bitter, I would definitely not buy it again.

"LEOPARD"

Mackerel tuna in a tin can with a key to open. The fill is a little unclear, without small inclusions of bones and visible debris. There are several large pieces of fish in the jar, mostly from the tail. The consistency of the product is soft and delicate, salt in moderation.

Manufacturer - Bars LLC, Kaliningrad region. Made in accordance with GOST from frozen fish. Can be stored for no more than 3 years.

Quite good canned food for salads, little broth, large enough pieces of fish. The tuna is not salty, it smells quite appetizing. Not the most delicious to feast on in its pure form, but it goes quite well in salads and other dishes.

"5 Seas"

Fillet of striped tuna in its own juice in a tin can with a key. The broth is clean and transparent in a minimal amount, without small bones and fragments of fins. The fish is pale pink in color, juicy and soft, with a delicate taste. Fillet holds its shape well, while kneading easily with a fork.

The product is made from raw ice cream in Thailand. The mass fraction of fish is at least 130 g of the total. Expiration date: 3 years.

One of the best canned tuna options on the market. Whole fillet, the taste is just excellent, the smell is pleasant, there is a minimum of liquid. The quality is very good, without foreign odors and excess salt.

"Delicious canned food"

Sterilized tuna with salt in a jar with a key-opener. Inside - a whole piece of light beige fillet with a soft bone in a transparent broth. The meat is dry to taste. Fish of average quality, raises questions of organoleptic: it tastes more like saury or mackerel.

Approximate fish to fill ratio: 77 by 23%. The product is manufactured in Kaliningrad in accordance with GOST 7452-97. It is recommended to use within 36 months from the date of production, keep an open can for no more than one day.

Fish tastes more like saury than tuna — it is rather hard and dryish, the color is more towards beige than pink. In general, it is edible, but the quality raises questions - after all, if it is written that tuna — you expect to see it.

"Fur seal"

Fillet of striped tuna in a tin container with a key. The juice is transparent, with small inclusions of fish, without fins and bones. Inside there are two pieces of tuna of a pale pink color, fragile in consistency, easily disintegrating into fibers. The aroma is characteristic, without foreign odors. Tuna meat is tender and juicy.

Manufacturing is concentrated in Ecuador. Shelf life is 4 years, it is not recommended to store it open.

Good tuna, real, you can safely take it for salads, and the price pleases. Only now there are too many small fish particles in the jar, and the product itself is loose in consistency.

"Iberica"

Canned tuna in its own juice, packed in a tin can with a key. Inside there are several dense pieces of fish without excess trash in a small amount of juice. The meat is juicy, moderately salty.

The product is made in Ecuador from raw ice cream. The mass of the fish is ~ 112 g. Shelf life: 6 years. After opening the can, it is recommended to consume the entire product.

Quality tuna, as it should be, and not some cheap mackerel that our producers like to shove instead of tuna. An excellent basis for salads, it is also very tasty just like that.

"Ultramarine"

Natural tuna fillet pieces in salt filling, packed in a jar with a key. Inside there are several small pink pieces of fish, some shavings and slightly salted broth. The meat is tender, fibrous, while not too loose, quite juicy in taste.

Canned food is produced in China from frozen fish. The shelf life is 3 years from the date of manufacture.

Excellent tuna, there are no trash in the jar, but large and whole pieces. There is very little salt, the taste and smell are pleasant. Fillets are much larger than liquids.I always buy this manufacturer and recommend it to everyone.

"Steering wheel"

Red tuna in its own juice in a tin can with an Easy Open key. Inside the container, there is a large piece of fish without attachments and small particles, in a small amount of broth. The consistency of the fillet is dense, does not fall apart, but kneads well with a fork.

The weight of the main product is approximately 130 g of the total volume. The product is manufactured in the PRC. The shelf life is 3 years.

Often we take tuna of this brand, in the can almost always one whole piece. It is quite difficult to take it out, but it is not shavings, but a high-quality fillet. Taste — real tuna.

Dobroflot

Striped lumpy tuna in a tin with a key to open. Whole fish slices in natural broth with salt. The taste of the fillet is salty, without bitterness and sourness. The pieces are quite dense and fibrous, they do not fall apart when removed.

Made from frozen fish in Thailand. The weight of fish without liquid is 130 g. The product is recommended to be consumed no later than 36 months from the date of production.

All canned goods of this manufacturer are exemplary, tuna is no exception. Very tasty meat, not dry or salted, a lot of protein. A wonderful and healthy combination is obtained with vegetables.

Best lists

It can be concluded that canned food of foreign production, especially Thai, has proved to be the best. The picture is sad, but it remains to be hoped that in the future this will change and our producers will stop saving on raw materials, although this is difficult to imagine - after all, we do not catch tuna here. I propose to choose three contenders for the title of the best canned food from our rating.

“5 Seas” - the best organoleptic score

Thai striped tuna from TM "5 Morey" has an overwhelming majority of positive consumer reviews. This canned food manufacturer has been confidently holding on to the Russian market for over 15 years. The product is fully consistent with its description: in a can, there is really real tuna in pieces, rather large, without shavings, fins and small bones. The organoleptic properties of the product are exemplary: it can not only be used in cooking, but also enjoy its wonderful taste just like that.

Dobroflot - the highest quality fillet

Another worthy representative of Thai production from the Russian brand "Dobroflot". Real fillet of high quality striped tuna: pleasant appearance and smell, juicy and fibrous meat practically without bones, transparent broth with a minimum amount of salt. The fish used is really good, this is confirmed by many tasters, which means you can safely buy.

"Wheel" - value for money

Real red tuna produced in China has proven itself well in the Russian market. One of the most budgetary options in today's review (from 99 rubles for a can of 185 g) of really good quality. As a rule, a jar of this brand contains one large piece of tuna fillet of the correct consistency, a minimum of broth and an almost complete absence of small particles. Value for money is the best possible.

Tips for choosing canned tuna

It is always necessary to be especially careful when choosing canned fish, because this product in a spoiled form can be extremely hazardous to health.Of course, the quality of the product can be fully verified only when the can is opened. Nevertheless, the following recommendations should help with the choice already in the first stages.

• The basic rule when buying any canned product is not to take deformed containers with dents or swelling. In the first case, we are dealing with a violation of the distribution of pressure inside, in the second - with premature deterioration. In both cases, there are high risks of food poisoning.
• It is also worth leaving jars with signs of rust and oxidation on the shelf. most often they can be seen in the area of ​​the seams on the sides. Such marks significantly reduce the shelf life and quality of canned food. Ideally, the container should be varnished to protect it from oxidation and corrosion.
• All the most important information should be stamped on the tin (bottom or lid). There must be indicated: production date, shelf life, fishing industry index (letter “P”), shift number and assortment mark. A paper label can be easily counterfeited, but its veracity can be verified: the label should not be erased when exposed to moisture.
• The composition should contain only the tuna itself and salt - only such a product has the right to be marked “in its own juice”. Adding water is acceptable, but not oil.
• Good canned foods should indicate the specific type of tuna that was used. Mackerel tuna is the cheapest and tastes closer to saury. If no unambiguous information is given, the bank may contain anything more or less similar to tuna, but not himself.
• The place of catch and production plays an important role in the quality of the product. Try to choose tuna from coastal regions, Thailand, Japan and China are considered leaders in this industry. In Russia, tuna is not caught, with a high degree of probability canned fish from Ryazan will be of low quality from thawed raw materials.
• The mass fraction of the main product must be at least 70% of the total volume. High-quality canned food should not emit gurgling sounds when shaking.