🧾 What is it?
Calvo Tuna in its Own Juice 160 g is a sterilised tinned fish product containing high-quality skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) in its own juice (water and salt), ready to eat immediately after opening with no further preparation required. Thanks to its simple ingredients, it makes a light, nutritious meal or an excellent addition to salads, pasta dishes or sandwiches.
🧪 Ingredients and allergens
✔️ Ingredients:
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Tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) ~70 %
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Water (~28.6 %)
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Table salt (~1 %)
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Natural flavouring (~0.4 %)
⚠️ Allergens:
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Fish (tuna) — not suitable for people with a fish allergy.
📊 Nutritional values (per 100 g)
(figures are typical for this product)
| Component | Value |
|---|---|
| Energy | ~412 kJ / ~97 kcal |
| Fat | ~0.9 g |
| – of which saturated | ~0.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | ~0 g |
| – of which sugars | ~0 g |
| Protein | ~22 g |
| Salt | ~1.6 g |
👉 The nutritional information shows that tuna in its own juice is low in calories yet rich in protein, making it a suitable choice for a healthy diet.
🍽️ Taste and uses
✔️ Flavour: a delicate, clean fishy flavour without oil or strong flavourings — ideal when you want the tuna to be the star of the dish.
✔️ Texture: firm, juicy pieces of tuna that hold their shape well.
📌 Recommended uses:
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🥗 In salads: for example, a romaine lettuce salad with tuna, eggs and vegetables.
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🥪 On bread: with a little lemon, pepper and herbs.
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🍝 With pasta: add to pasta with olive oil and garlic.
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🍽️ On its own: as a quick snack or light lunch.
🧊 Storage
➡️ Before opening: store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
➡️ After opening: transfer the contents to a sealable container, keep in the fridge and use within 24 hours.
🧠 Summary
Calvo tuna in its own juice 160 g is a practical, nutritious tinned fish product that is low in fat and high in protein, ideal for a quick, no-prep meal or as an additional ingredient in salads, pasta and sandwiches.
💡 Tip: If you want more flavour, add a dash of lemon juice and some fresh herbs to your salad — the flavour of the tuna will really come into its own! 🍋🐟