canned tuna guide (sallye)

Austin, TX
Updated on Feb 10, 2013

Good information to have. Compliments of Encyclopedia of Cooking.

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How To Make canned tuna guide (sallye)

  • Step 1
    STYLES OF CANNED TUNA: Solid packed -- has large pieces of tuna Chunk tuna -- has about 3 chunks with small bits to fill in Flake tuna -- has entirely small bits or fragments
  • Step 2
    TYPES OF TUNA: Light meat tuna - from the yellowfin, skipjack or small bluefine tuna White meat tuna - from the albacore tuna.
  • Step 3
    WHICH TO USE: Use the light meat in mayonnaise=dressed salads, casseroles or any other dish where appearnce is not important The more expensive white tuna is more attractively suited for antipasto platters and vinaigrette salads where appearance is important
  • Step 4
    NUTRITION: Tuna packed in water has about half the calories of tuna packed in oil But even packed in oil, tuna has only 200 to 300 calories per 3-1/2 ounces.

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