🧾 What is it?
Nekton Whole Tuna in Sunflower Oil 80 g is a sterilised tinned fish product containing skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) in sunflower oil and salt — ready to eat immediately after opening. It is handy as a quick meal, or as an addition to salads, pasta, sandwiches or other dishes. The product is high in high-quality protein and is a source of omega-3 fatty acids.
🧪 Ingredients and allergens
✔️ Ingredients:
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Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) – approximately 65 %
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Sunflower oil – 34 %
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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)
| Component | Value |
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| Energy | ~834 kJ / ~200 kcal |
| Fat | ~12.2 g |
| – of which saturated | ~1.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | ~0.5 g |
| – of which sugars | ~0 g |
| Protein | ~22 g |
| Salt | ~1.7 g |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | ~160 mg |
| Nutritional information refers to 100 g of the solid portion of the product. |
📌 Weight of solid content: approx. 52 g after draining the oil from a total of 80 g.
🍽️ Taste and use
✔️ Flavour: a delicate and natural tuna flavour complemented by the rich texture of sunflower oil, which gives the meat tenderness and a full-bodied flavour.
✔️ Texture: the whole pieces of meat are soft yet firm, suitable for a variety of culinary combinations.
📌 Recommended uses:
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🥗 In salads – excellent in vegetable, pulses or pasta salads.
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🥪 On bread or toast – with lemon, herbs or vegetables.
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🍝 With pasta or rice – a quick and nutritious meal requiring no further preparation.
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🍽️ On its own – as a nutritious snack.
🧊 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
Nekton Whole Tuna in Sunflower Oil 80 g is a practical and nutritious tinned fish product containing high-quality striped tuna — rich in protein, with a balanced fat profile and a pleasant flavour thanks to the sunflower oil. It’s ideal for a quick meal or as an ingredient in salads and other dishes without the need for further cooking.
💡 Tip: If you want to reduce your calorie intake, you can drain off some of the oil — however, the oil also contains healthy unsaturated fats, which are beneficial when consumed in appropriate amounts as part of your diet.
