ComputerGuy Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 Another thread mentioned tuna for cats and has wandered off into tuna-land, so I thought I'd post my response in a new thread. All the canned tuna here sucks. I don't want to pay for CostCo imported tuna, though. There are several brands of tuna in foil packs of 85g. Of the four I know, only TUNY is any good IMHO. A benefit of foil-packs is your tuna is not floating in liquid in a million tiny flakes. I really don't like tuna in oil (why do they do that?), but for 10 pesos Tuny has Atun amarilla en agua. It doesn't come close to the flavour of the tuna where I come from, but with enough mayo and chopped celery, salt and pepper (and oh yeah, a little sweet relish), it makes a pretty decent toasted sandwich. No bitter aftertaste like the rest seem to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xena Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 When I am jonesing for a real tuna sandwich or salad, I spring for a can of Kirkland and enjoy it. Other than that, I too have found that only the foil pack stuff is worth even buying. Tuny and Dolores are decent enough and do not break the budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVGRINGO Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 Flash frozen tuna is available at Pacific Seafood west of Ajijic. It is so much better than canned or pouched in foil. It can be cooked like a steak and, if marinated, may fool your taste buds into believing that you are eating something other than fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted April 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 While there is no substitute for tuna steaks for a meal, I would say there is no substitute for cooked, prepared, flaked tuna for sandwiches and salads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Berca Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 Last time I went to Costco they also carried tuna in water in eight foil packs called Marina Azul. I liked it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCC Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 Just an FYI, every brand of Tuna I have seen for sale in Mexico except Kirkland, be it cans or foil, has Soy added. The Kirkland brand from Costco does not. No idea why anyone would add it but I read labels and have yet to find one without soy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted April 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2015 What's wrong with soy? I see lots of people on the Web complaining about it being in tuna, but no explanation as to why. Soy is a by-product found in all kinds of food, and has long been cherished as a healthy vegan choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bennie2 Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 usually sythetic soy derivative. some folks may have a headache from it. cant find the plain old tuna w/just salt like the old days. always something else added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCC Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Soy is not a healthy food for many people for many reasons. Not trying to start a debate. I do not eat it and was surprised to find it added to tuna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Berca Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Just checked. No soy in Kirkland albacore tuna from Costco, as CCC has already pointed out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted May 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 ... and I still can't find anything on the web that says why soy is bad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REC Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Google "dangers of soy" and you will get a huge number of hits. Not sure how accurate they are but LOTS of hits listing LOTS of concerns. Not saying I agree or disagree - just saying that it is very easy to find lots of articles discussing the negatives in great detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted May 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Yeah, a whole bunch. Usually I'm pretty good at Google searches; I must have restricted my own searches to include the word tuna. Unfortunately, everything I've looked at is, as you suggest, not necessarily the most reliable source. Don't see any actual scientific studies with just a quick look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Saltos Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 The Japanese have been eating soy for over 2,500 years. Can you see the result? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappysmarket Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Yeah, they have nearly disappeared as a nation/culture, LOL! One of the lowest birthrates on the planet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattoleriver Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Soy is good for you. It was soy, not Wheaties, that made Bruce Jenner a Decathlon winner. I'd back that up with a citation but I don't know how. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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