Pescados y Mariscos

StarKist tuna

StarKist tuna
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Ingredient Information

Name

StarKist tuna

Category

Pescados y Mariscos

Popularity

588 recipes

Status

Inactive

Description

StarKist Tuna is a well-known brand of canned tuna commonly used in various recipes for its mild flavor, firm texture, and ease of use. Tuna is a type of oily fish highly valued for its high nutritional value, and the StarKist brand stands out for offering quality products, available in presentations in water, oil, or with different seasonings.

Origin: StarKist tuna generally comes from the waters of the Pacific Ocean, where species such as yellowfin and skipjack tuna are caught, fish that are carefully processed to maintain their freshness and flavor. StarKist is an American company with a long history in the canned seafood industry.

Properties: StarKist tuna is an excellent source of lean protein, omega-3 fatty acids, B-complex vitamins, and minerals such as selenium and potassium. It is ideal for preparing quick and nutritious dishes, such as salads, sandwiches, pasta, and stews. Furthermore, being canned, it has a long shelf life and is very versatile in the kitchen.

Synonyms in Latin American Spanish: It is commonly referred to simply as atún enlatado, atún en conserva, or atún en lata. In some countries, it is also known as atún desmenuzado when it comes in chunks.

Nutritional Properties

0g
fiber
300mg
sodium
5mcg
folate
246mg
potassium
0g
sugars
99
calories
0mcg
lycopene
22g
proteins
40mg
cholesterol
0mg
vitamin c
1g
total fats
0.3g
saturated fats
0g
carbohydrates

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