🧾 What is it?
Nekton Tuna in its own juice 80 g is a sterilised tinned fish product — yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) or striped tuna in its own juice with a little salt. It is ready to eat straight away without any further preparation and is ideal as a quick meal or as an addition to salads, pasta or sandwiches.
🧪 Ingredients and allergens
✔️ Ingredients:
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Tuna (Thunnus albacares / striped) ~ 65–70 %
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Drinking water
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Table salt
⚠️ Allergens:
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Fish (tuna) — not suitable for people with a fish allergy.
📊 Nutritional values (per 100 g)
(approximate figures for tuna in its own juice)
| Component | Value |
|---|---|
| Energy | ~438 kJ / ~103 kcal |
| Fat | ~0.4 g |
| – of which saturated | ~0.11 g |
| Carbohydrates | ~0.9 g |
| – of which sugars | ~0 g |
| Protein | ~24 g |
| Salt | ~1.2 g |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | ~40 mg |
👉 Nutritional information varies by manufacturer and product variant, but in general, tuna in its own juice is low in calories, high in protein and low in fat.
🍽️ Taste and uses
✔️ Flavour: a delicate, natural fishy flavour of tuna without any strong seasonings or oil — thanks to the natural juices, the flavour is relatively neutral and pairs well with other ingredients.
✔️ Texture: firm, meaty pieces of tuna suitable for eating as they are or for further preparation.
📌 Recommended uses:
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🥗 In salads – mixed with leafy greens, mixed vegetables or pasta.
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🥪 On bread – with lemon, pepper and herbs as a simple snack.
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🍝 Mixed with pasta or rice – a quick and hearty meal.
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🍽️ On its own – as a quick snack or source of protein.
🧊 Storage
➡️ Before opening: store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
➡️ After opening: transfer the contents to a sealable container and use within 24 hours.
🧠 Summary
Nekton Tuna in its own juice 80 g is a light, nutritious and practical tuna dish that’s high in protein and low in fat. It’s ideal for quick snacks, salads, pasta dishes or as part of a healthy diet, with no further preparation required.
💡 Tip: If you want a more pronounced flavour, add a little fresh lemon juice, black pepper and chopped chives to your salad – it’s also great with boiled eggs or green beans.