Most canned tuna in Australia uses Skipjack and Yellowfin species, primarily sourced from the Western Central Pacific, with brands like John West, Greenseas, Sirena, and Coles/Woolworths own brands dominating the market, though a smaller Australian producer, Little Tuna, uses local Albacore, offering a 100% Australian option. While large-scale Australian canning ceased in 2010, most available tuna is imported but marketed through Australian brands, focusing on sustainability in sourcing.
Little Tuna | 100% Australian Canned Tuna.
Sirena Tuna is made with only the highest quality ingredients, including our premium oil blends and high specification tuna. Our commitment to sustainability is paramount to our business: 100% of our tuna is pole and line caught.
In fact, over 70% of the US canned Tuna market comes from Skipjacks. Their meat texture is tender, allowing for small chunks, perfect for canning. The taste of Skipjack Tuna is strong, and often described as “fishy.” When you see “Chunk Light” on the can, chances are that you're looking at a can of Skipjack.
Tuna, salmon, sardines, mackerel, mussels, oysters: The healthiest types of tinned fish.
Safe Catch is the ONLY brand mercury testing Every Tuna, Every Time. Lowest mercury of any brand, guaranteed. Always wild, sustainably caught. The best seafood nature has to offer.
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To limit mercury intake from tuna, here are the guidelines: Best choice: Eat 2 to 3 servings per week of canned light skipjack tuna. Good choice: Eat 1 serving per week of yellowfin tuna or white albacore tuna. Choice to avoid: Don't eat bigeye tuna.
Some tuna cans that say do not drain because they don't add oil, water, fillers, preservatives, and GMO soy broth. Cans that say do not drain contain only tuna or sometimes salmon. They only have natural occurring fish oils and juices and those are rich in omega threes.
Top 10 Tunas
Buy skipjack and yellowfin tunas labeled pole-caught, pole-and-line, troll-caught, or FAD-free from the Atlantic or Pacific. Avoid all bluefin tuna, except if you confirm it's Pacific bluefin tuna from a yellow-rated source (scroll down for more information). Avoid tuna caught in the Indian Ocean.
AKA: false albacore, albacore, little tuna, bonito, Fat Alberts. Description: Little tunny is a tuna-shaped fish that is steel blue on top and silver below with wavy stripes along the posterior portion of the back.
Safcol Tuna: The Australian Seafood Experts
Safcol was founded in 1945 by a group of South Australian fishermen to sell their catch; the first of its kind in Australia. This connection with the craft and the catch has been constant throughout our history.
The skipjack tuna used in our private label tuna is sourced from fishermen in the Maldives that operate within the boundaries of what the ocean can sustainably produce.
Sirena tuna tends to have lower mercury levels thanks to pole-and-line caught yellowfin tuna, a sustainable method that targets individual smaller fish and helps protect ocean ecosystems.
Northern Catch Solid White Tuna in Water, 5 oz.
Histamine Toxicity (Scombroid Fish Poisoning)
Scombroid fish poisoning, also known as histamine toxicity, occurs when bacteria in improperly stored tuna produce large amounts of histamines. Even people without a tuna allergy can experience symptoms similar to an allergic reaction if they eat contaminated fish.
Do you need to drain the oil from the can? This is a personal preference and depends on your recipe. If your recipe (like a pasta sauce or salad dressing) already calls for olive oil, you can use the flavorful oil from the can instead of draining it.
Safe Catch Elite Tuna, simply the lowest mercury tuna of any brand.
The Best Canned Tuna, According to Chefs
The winner of the best canned tuna trophy goes to Sea Tales Albacore. Both Suzy Karadsheh and Peter Som stand behind Sea Tales Albacore because it has "nice chunks of tuna with a great tuna flavor that's not fishy in any way," Som says.
Key Takeaways. Oil-packed tuna offers rich flavor and tender texture, ideal for tossed salads and pasta dishes. Water-packed tuna has a cleaner taste and firmer bite, great for tuna salad, casseroles, and patties. The main difference: oil enhances flavor and moisture, water keeps tuna lean and firm.
While many famous brands like Arnott's or Vegemite have Australian roots, they are often foreign-owned; genuinely 100% Australian-owned and made brands include Norco, SPC, Mayvers, Sanitarium, Bundaberg Rum, Fess Nasal Sprays, Hydralyte, and many smaller businesses found via the Australian Made Campaign like GME, Aqualyte, and Struc Steel. Look for the Australian Made and Owned logo for assurance that money stays local.
Ask anyone who's opened an iconic yellow tin of Sirena and they'll tell you that nothing compares to the freshness and quality of the product. It's the Italian-style but Australian owned and made tuna that brings European style and flavour to every dish.
Morrisons' tuna was tasty and had proper chunks of meat in the tin, and overall was nice. The tinned tuna in spring water from Tesco had slightly more flavour than others in the taste test, but it was slightly too salty. After rinsing away a little of the salty water, this tuna was delicious in a salad.