If handling a real, big tuna is too hard for you, canned tuna is here to the rescue! Canned tuna is inexpensive and packed with proteins. It is also shelf stable and can last in your kitchen pantry for several years. Canned tuna is usually packed with other main ingredients such as oil, water mayonnaise or brine. These ingredients can affect its nutritional contents. For example, canned tuna packed in oil tends to have more calories and fats than canned tuna packed in water.
Nonetheless, you could still enjoy the goodness of tuna, regardless of the side ingredients. Canned tuna has a good amount of omega 3 which can benefit your eye, heart, and brain health. Canned tuna is also a good option to lose weight due to its low calories and high protein content. According to the USDA, just one can of tuna is sufficient for your daily protein needs.
Scroll down below to proceed to the top 10 list of canned tuna available in Malaysia!
1. Ayam Brand Tuna (Flakes Omega 3 In Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
Ayam Brand Tuna (Flakes Omega 3 In Extra Virgin Olive Oil) are made from mechanically broken down tuna chunks. As a result, you benefit from the same best tuna quality chunks in smaller pieces for a better experience. This canned tuna contains extra virgin olive oil which is 100 % natural, contains high levels of vitamins A, D, K, and E, is high in polyphenols and oleic acids.
Ingredients: Minced Wild Caught Tuna Fish (Yellowfin From Western Pacific Ocean Or Tonggol From Indian Ocean)*,Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Salt, Tuna Fish Oil (0.2%).
Country of Origin: Singapore
Size Available: 150 g
Price: RM6.64
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
2. Avenue Gardens Chucks Light Meat Tuna In Sunflower Oil
Avenue Gardens Chucks Light Meat Tuna In Sunflower Oil are made of hand slice tuna fillets. Each fillet chunkis then carefully packed in sunflower oil. This sliced tuna is one-of-a-kind. When you open the can, you can see the sliced tuna still in its beautiful layered form.
Country of Origin: Saudi Arabia
Size Available: 185 g
Price: RM5.39
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
3. Marina Tuna Flakes in Brine
Marina only chooses the best tuna from the cold and deep blue oceans off the coasts of the Atlantic and North Pacific. Marina has developed a range of value-added recipe tuna that perfectly combines with rich spices and herbs of the Orient to excite the most discerning connoisseur of fine foods, in addition to tuna in vegetable oil and in brine. Each can is packed with freshness you can taste thanks to stringent quality control procedures in place in our canneries.
Ingredients: Tuna, Soya Bean Oil and Salt.
Country of Origin: Malaysia
Size Available: 185 g
Price: RM5.50
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
4. Jonetsu Kakaku Canned Tuna Flake Bonito
Jonetsu Kakaku Canned Tuna Flake Bonito are made with fresh tuna obtained from the seas of Japan. This canned tuna has been soaked with bonito, to enhance and bring out the flavour of the tuna. If you want a rich and flavorful tuna, this canned tuna is perfect for you.
Ingredients: Tuna, Bonito, Soybean Oil, Vegetable Extract (Onion, Garlic, Carrot, Red Turnip) Powdered Onion, Seasoning (L-glutamate Sodium).
Country of Origin: Japan
Size Available: 70 g
Price: RM11.90 (3 cans x 70 g)
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
5. Virginia Garden Light Flakes Tuna in Sunflower Oil
Virginia Garden Light Flakes Tuna in Sunflower Oil is typically made from Skipjack or Yellowfin tuna. The meat is darker in colour, ranging from light tan to tan-ish pink. Albacore tuna (white tuna) – Albacore is the only fish that can be called “White Tuna.”
Size Available: 185 g
Price: RM3.99
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
6. Bumble Bee Tuna Flakes in SoyBean
Bumble Bee Tuna Flakes in SoyBean is a versatile, convenient, affordable, nutritious, and downright delicious tuna that packs everything you need. It contains omega 3 and a high amount of protein. This is an ideal protein-rich workout fuel. You can also use it in a casserole, salad, and tacos.
Ingredients: Tuna, Water, SoyBean and Salt.
Country of Origin: Taiwan
Size Available: 185 g and 1.88 kg
Price: RM35.90 (1.88 kg)
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
7. Bintang Brand Tuna Flakes in Oil
Bintang Brand Tuna Flakes in Oil is a healthy and easy to prepare fish dish that you should have in your kitchen. This all-natural, flavorful original tuna has a unique aftertaste that will have you wanting more! The tuna flakes come in small pieces of hand-pulled tuna covered in vegetable oil.
Ingredients: Tuna, Water, Vegetable Oil and Salt.
Country of Origin: Malaysia
Size Available: 142 g
Price: RM3.75
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
8. Aloha Light Tuna Meat
Aloha Light Mean Tuna is of the highest quality and is produced by one of Indonesia’s most integrated processed and best canned tuna industries. Aloha Light Meat Tuna enhances the flavour of real tuna. It is rich in essential nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids, high-quality protein, selenium, and vitamin D.
Ingredients: Light Meat Tuna,Vegetable Oil(Canola) and Salt Solution.
Country of Origin: Indonesia
Size Available: 180 g
Price: RM5.62
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
9. Rio Mare Tuna in Olive Oil
Rio Mare Tuna in Olive Oil has a distinct and unmistakable flavour, as well as a distinctive pink colour and consistent quality. Stringent controls and extremely thorough cleaning processes ensure its high quality; the tuna is canned with the sole addition of good olive oil and a pinch of sea salt.
Ingredients: Skipjack Tuna, Olive Oil, Salt.
Country of Origin: Italy
Size Available: 80 g and 160 g
Price: RM6.45 (160 g can)
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
10. Woolworths Tuna Chilli
Woolworths Tuna Chilli is caught without the use of Fish Aggregating Devices (FAD), which reduces bycatch and makes it more environmentally friendly. This tuna is mixed with chilli, to give you that spicy kick. It is perfect to be paired with bread, pita bread or just as an addition into your cooking!
Ingredients: Skipjack Tuna (54%), Water, Sunflower Oil, Chilli (3%), Olive Oil, Salt, Natural Colour (Paprika Extract)
Country of Origin: Thailand
Size Available: 95 g
Price: RM5.90
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
By the way, here are some tips for you to choose the best canned tuna for you!
Take note on:
– The type of tuna fish (Light tuna such as Albacore or Skipjack tuna has less mercury and is made from younger, smaller fish).
– The base liquid of the canned tuna (If you are on a diet, it is best to opt for canned tuna in water).
– The packaging of the can (If possible, choose canned tuna in BPA-free cans. These cans are safer and can retain the quality of the tuna).
– Environmentally friendly labels (If possible, check whether the tuna fish are fished ethically or not. Make green choices!)
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