Tuna Recommendation?

[Laurian]

Can anyone recommend a good brand of canned tuna for tuna salad? The last few times I've gotten canned tuna, I've been really disappointed with it. It seems almost grainy rather than flaky and I've ended up just throwing it out.

I tend to buy tuna packed in water, could that be the problem? I used to get good water packed tuna.

I sometimes wonder if the tuna packing industry is scraping the bottom of the barrel for residue these days.... Ugh. Once I get that image in my head, I really can't stomach the stuff.

I've been craving a good tuna salad sandwich and ended up with another bad batch yesterday.

[Little Star]

1. I know what your talking about, I've run into the same problem...

I finally found a good one when Wegmans opened a store close by. If you happen to have a Wegmans try Wegmans brand solid white albacore in water.

[Viva_La_Revolution]

2. you have to get 'solid' tuna, the $2 a can stuff

the stuff under a $1 is just tuna mush now.

[Laurian]

4. I always buy solid white albacore packed in water and have tried several national brands.

That's why I'm so discouraged. I'm willing to pay the higher price for a quality product, but haven't had any luck in finding one that is consistently good.

Oh well, there are bigger problems in the world, but a really good tuna salad sandwich would sure be nice.

[Mojorabbit]

6. Costco has a nice tuna in the can. nt

[Laurian]

7. Thanks! I'll try some from Costco!

[cbayer]

3. Agree. I prefer it packed in oil and tend to spend a little more to get the

brand name products. I really don't like the Trader Joe's tuna at all.

And I noticed just this week that the cans are smaller! I had a recipe calling for a can of tuna that specified 6 oz, but the cans I had were all 5 oz.

But....

we are really overfishing tuna, so maybe I need to step away from it anyway.

[Stinky The Clown]

5. Costco's Kirkland brand is far and away the best water pack we've ever had.

They have white and light. Both are good.

[Laurian]

8. Thank you for the recommendation.

We are Costco members, but I've never tried their tuna. I will make a point of picking up some on my next trip.

[shireen]

9. i love American Tuna!

It's sustainably caught Albacore, and tastes great.
http://www.americantuna.com/