Best Canned Tuna

I found this link and thought I would share this information. I have seen these brands and I think are worth a try.

Best Canned Tuna Challenge - United States: American Tuna

(Purchased at Whole Foods)

Unlike most of the imports we tested, which were mostly packed in oil, American Tuna is cooked directly in the can (after it is line caught, hand filleted, and hand packed) so all of its juices remain intact and they advise against draining. American Tuna offers a clean tuna taste with a nice firm texture, perfect for practically any recipe calling for tuna. At $0.83 cents/ounce ($4.99 - 6 ounce can) the tuna was a good value, especially when considering that they are a U.S.-based family business that practices sustainable fishing. American Tuna is also listed in the Heritage Foods Guide and is a favorite of celebrity chef Tom Colicchio.

Quest for the Best Canned Tuna Challenge - U.S. Runner-Up: Dave’s Albacore

(Purchased at Whole Foods)

American Tuna narrowly edged out Dave’s in the taste & value factors, but there were a lot of similarities between the two (line caught, hand filleted and packed, cooked in the can). The real drawback of Dave’s Tuna when compared to American Tuna was the price-tag. At $1.33/ounce ($7.99 for a 6 ounce can) for Dave’s Albacore, American Tuna seemed to be a better value. Check out Dave’s website for great details on products and canning methods.

*Looking at the retail portion of Dave’s website, it appears that the tuna is priced less than the Whole Foods Market Price - a smaller price tag would put it right in the same ballpark as American Tuna.

Quest for the Best Canned Tuna Challenge - Value: Genova

(purchased Genova at Costco, Trader Joe’s, most grocery stores)

.At .33 cents/ounce (1.99 for a 6 ounce can - even better deals in bulk at Costco), Genova (yellowfin) was the cheapest in this test and scored in the middle of the pack with some points deducted for texture and a saltier taste. Genova is a member of the Chicken of the Sea corporation, and according to their website they source their tuna from around the world but process the tuna domestically. All of their products are listed as dolphin safe. Genova is a good choice when you are looking for the best value and is perfect for tuna salads and sandwiches.

*I should note that this same can of tuna cost $3.99 at Whole Foods which would make it not-so-good in the value department - best to shop around.

Quest for the Best Canned Tuna Challenge: Not the Best

The other brands that were tested all scored in the bottom of the pack - and none were seen as a good value. Interestingly, all of the testers scored the Italian imports rather low and all of the notes complained of too much salt. Other issues with the not-top scorers were mainly textural (some like dog food) and smell (fishy in a not-pleasing way).
http://www.feelgoodeats.com/whole-foods-information/quest-for-the-best-canned-tuna.html