What is
it?
Rio Mare Insalatissime Texana Salad 160 g is a ready-to-eat tuna salad in a sterilised pack, ready to eat straight away without the need for heating. This dish combines skipjack tuna with beans, rice and vegetables in a tangy blended oil – ideal as a quick meal, snack or light dinner.
🧪 Ingredients and allergens
✔️ Main ingredients (approximate):
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striped tuna ~23 %
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rice ~16 %
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spicy oil (maize oil and flavourings) ~12 %
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red beans ~12 %
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black beans ~11 %
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carrots ~5 %
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green peppers ~5 %
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maize
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red peppers ~3 %
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onion
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lemon juice
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table salt
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natural flavouring
⚠️ Allergens:
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Fish (tuna) – main allergen.
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May contain cereals containing gluten (e.g. rice may be processed in the same facility as cereals containing gluten).
📊 Nutritional values (approximate per 100 g)
| Nutritional component | Value |
|---|---|
| Energy | ~876 kJ / ~210 kcal |
| Fat | ~12 g |
| – of which saturated | ~2 g |
| Carbohydrates | ~14 g |
| – of which sugars | ~1.5 g |
| Protein | ~10 g |
| Salt | ~1.2 g |
| (Nutritional information is approximate, according to the manufacturer Rio Mare for the Texana variant.) |
➡️ The salad has a moderate energy content, a reasonable amount of fat (from oil) and carbohydrates (from rice and vegetables), and a good amount of protein thanks to the tuna.
🍽️ Taste and use
✔️ Flavour: a savoury and aromatic combination of tuna, rice, beans and vegetables with a slightly spicy note.
✔️ Texture: soft beans and vegetables, tender tuna and rice in an oily marinade.
Recommended uses:
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🥪 On bread or a baguette: as a quick topping or spread.
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🥗 As a salad: serve straight from the packet or with fresh vegetables.
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🍛 As a light meal: suitable for lunch or a snack with no further preparation required.
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🧳 On the go: handy packaging for work, a day out or studying.
🧊 Storage
➡️ Before opening: store in a dry place away from direct light at room temperature.
➡️ After opening: transfer the contents to a sealable container, store in the fridge (~+4 °C) and consume within approx. 24 hours.
🧠 Summary
Rio Mare Insalatissime Texana Salad 160 g is a quick, ready-to-eat tuna salad that combines tuna, beans, rice and vegetables in a tangy, spiced oil. It’s a fresh and nutritious alternative to a main meal that requires no cooking, ideal for a quick snack at home, at work or on the go.
💡 Tip: Serve with fresh lemon or green salad leaves for an even more refreshing flavour.
