🧾 What is it?
Calvo Tuna in its own juice 80 g is a sterilised tinned fish product containing pieces of skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis), preserved only with drinking water and salt, with no added oil or sauces — ready to eat straight away without any further preparation. It is a light and nutritious meal suitable as a quick snack, or as an ingredient in salads, pasta dishes, sandwiches or other meals where you want to boost the protein content.
🧪 Ingredients and allergens
✔️ Ingredients:
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Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) ~70 %
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Water / own juice ~28–29 %
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Edible salt ~1 %
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(may sometimes contain natural flavouring)
⚠️ Allergens:
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Fish (tuna) — not suitable for people with a fish allergy.
📊 Nutritional values (per 100 g)
| 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 |
| (figures based on available product information) |
💡 After draining, the solid content of the tuna is approximately ~50–56 g out of a total of 80 g.
🍽️ Taste and use
✔️ Flavour: a delicate, natural fishy flavour of tuna without any strong flavourings — a pure, natural fish product.
✔️ Texture: firmer pieces of flesh that hold their shape well.
📌 Recommended uses:
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🥗 In salads: add to vegetable or pasta salads for extra protein.
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🥪 On bread / toast: with a little lemon and herbs for a refreshing snack.
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🍝 With pasta and rice: as an ingredient in simple meals.
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🍽️ On its own: as a nutritious 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 24–48 hours.
🧠 Summary
Calvo Tuna in its own juice 80 g is a light, low-calorie and nutritious meal, high in protein and very low in fat. It’s perfect for a quick, no-prep meal or as an ingredient in salads, pasta dishes or sandwiches — ideal if you want plain tuna without oil or sauce.
💡 Tip: Add a little fresh lemon, black pepper and chopped chives to your salad — this will give it an even fresher taste and more flavour.