Deepblue Tuna Skipjack Chunks in Brine 800g

Tuna Chunks in Brine

Deepblue Tuna Skipjack Chunks in Brine 800g are a versatile store cupboard essential, offering tender chunks of skipjack tuna preserved in a simple brine of water and salt. With a delicate, savoury flavour and firm, flaky texture, this canned tuna is ideal for everything from classic tuna mayonnaise sandwiches and jacket potato fillings to fresh salads, pasta dishes and homemade fishcakes.

Made using skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis), this product provides a convenient source of fish that can be incorporated into a wide variety of hot and cold recipes. Packing the tuna in brine rather than oil allows its natural flavour to come through, making it particularly useful for dishes where you want to control the amount of added oil or dressing.

The generous 800g tin contains 560g of drained tuna, making it a practical choice for cafés, sandwich shops, restaurants and catering kitchens preparing larger quantities of food. The chunky format is especially useful for recipes where you want recognisable pieces of tuna rather than a finely shredded texture, whether you're preparing a Mediterranean-style salad or a batch of tuna pasta bake.

Key Features:

• Tuna chunks in brine 800g.
• Drained weight: 560g.
• Made with skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis).
• Preserved in a simple brine of water and salt.
• Firm, flaky chunks with a mild, savoury flavour.
• Ideal for sandwiches, salads, pasta, jacket potatoes and fishcakes.
• Convenient catering-sized tin for batch preparation.
• Useful store cupboard ingredient for restaurants, cafés and catering kitchens.

Recipe Inspiration:

• Classic Tuna Mayonnaise Sandwiches: Drain the Deepblue Skipjack Tuna Chunks and gently combine with mayonnaise, a squeeze of lemon juice, finely diced red onion and freshly ground black pepper. Spoon generously between slices of fresh granary bread with crisp lettuce and cucumber.
• Mediterranean Tuna and White Bean Salad: Toss the drained tuna with cannellini beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley and black olives. Dress with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice and a little Dijon mustard for a simple, satisfying lunch.
• Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake: Combine cooked pasta with a creamy cheese sauce, sweetcorn, peas and chunks of skipjack tuna. Transfer to a baking dish, scatter over grated mature Cheddar and breadcrumbs, then bake until bubbling and golden.
• Homemade Tuna Fishcakes: Mix drained tuna with mashed potato, spring onions, chopped parsley, lemon zest and a little Dijon mustard. Shape into patties, coat lightly in breadcrumbs and pan-fry until golden. Serve with tartare sauce and a fresh green salad.

What is skipjack tuna, and how does it differ from other types of tuna?

Skipjack tuna is a relatively small species of tuna commonly used in canned tuna products. It has a distinctive savoury flavour and a slightly darker colour than some other varieties, such as albacore. Its firm, flaky texture makes it particularly suitable for sandwiches, salads, pasta dishes and recipes where the tuna is mixed with other ingredients.

What is the difference between tuna in brine and tuna in oil?

Tuna in brine is preserved in salted water, while tuna in oil is packed in oil, commonly sunflower or olive oil. Tuna in brine has a lighter finish and allows you to add your preferred oils, dressings or sauces when preparing a dish. Oil-packed tuna tends to have a richer mouthfeel and can be particularly good in Mediterranean-style recipes.

How many portions does an 800g tin of Deepblue Tuna provide?

With a drained weight of 560g, one tin provides approximately seven portions when allowing 80g of tuna per serving. For lighter sandwich fillings or salads containing several other ingredients, you may be able to prepare more portions. Actual yields will depend on the recipe and your preferred serving size.

Ingredients:

Skipjack tuna (FISH) (Katsuwonus pelamis), water, salt.

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