Unico Solid Light Tuna
Unico Solid Light Tuna
Unico Solid Light Tuna is skipjack tuna packed in oil — a high-protein pantry staple for sandwiches, salads, casseroles and melts.
Highlights
- Skipjack (light) tuna packed in oil
- 18 g of protein per can, as labelled
- Pantry staple ready to use
- Contains fish (tuna)
What is Unico Solid Light Tuna?
Skipjack (light) tuna packed in soybean oil — the everyday canned tuna. High in protein and ready to drain and use, it is the workhorse for tuna sandwiches and melts, tuna salad, pasta and casseroles. Distinct from the premium tuna packed in extra virgin olive oil.
Why Choose Unico Solid Light Tuna?
- High in protein, ready to use
- The everyday canned tuna
- Versatile for sandwiches, salads and bakes
- Affordable pantry protein
How Do You Use Unico Solid Light Tuna?
Common Uses
- Tuna sandwiches and melts
- Tuna and pasta salads
- Casseroles and tuna noodle bakes
- Quick high-protein lunches
Best Pairings
- Mayonnaise and celery
- Pasta and peas
- Lemon and onion
- Melted cheese
Nutritional Information
Per 1 can drained (70 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 120 | |
| Fat | 4.5 g | 6 % |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g | 5 % |
| + Trans Fat | 0 g | |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 % |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 % |
| Protein | 18 g | |
| Cholesterol | 35 mg | |
| Sodium | 280 mg | 12 % |
| Potassium | 150 mg | 3 % |
| Calcium | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Iron | 0.75 mg | 4 % |
* 5 % or less is a little, 15 % or more is a lot
Ingredients
Skipjack tuna, soybean oil, water, salt.
Allergens
Contains fish (tuna).
Frequently Asked Questions About Unico Solid Light Tuna
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1. What can I make with canned fish?
Use it in pasta sauces, salads, sandwiches, pizzas, dips and antipasto plates. Tuna and sardines work well in salads and on toast, while anchovies and clams add savoury depth to sauces and seafood dishes.
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2. How do I store canned fish after opening?
Move any unused fish to a sealed container, refrigerate, and use within a day or two. Do not keep opened product in the can.
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3. What sizes does Solid Light Tuna come in?
Unico Solid Light Tuna is available in the following: 99 g, 198 g.
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4. Does Solid Light Tuna contain allergens?
Unico Solid Light Tuna: Contains fish (tuna). Always check the label if you have a food allergy.
Recipes Using Unico Solid Light Tuna
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Spaghetti with Tuna
A fast, creamy no-cook sauce of blended tuna, anchovy, olive oil and parsley folded through hot spaghetti, finished w…
Key Ingredients: Unico Solid Light Tuna · Unico Anchovies · Gallo Olive Oil
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Veal with Tuna Cream Sauce
The Italian classic vitello tonnato: chilled poached veal sliced thin and blanketed in a silky tuna, anchovy and cape…
Key Ingredients: Unico Solid Light Tuna · Unico Anchovies · Gallo Olive Oil
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Bean and Tuna Salad
The Tuscan classic of sage-simmered cannellini beans dressed in olive oil and topped with lemon-peppered tuna and sli…
Key Ingredients: Unico Dry White Kidney Beans (Cannellini) · Gallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil · Unico Solid Light Tuna
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Bread, Tomato and Tuna Salad
A Tuscan panzanella with tuna: soaked day-old bread tossed with tomatoes, red onion, basil and olives in a garlicky r…
Key Ingredients: Unico Pitted Ripe Olives · Unico Red Wine Vinegar · Gallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Cooking Guides & Tips
- Canned Tuna Guide: Solid vs Flaked, in Oil vs in Water The difference between solid and flaked tuna, in oil vs in water, and how to pick the right can for salads, pasta and sandwiches.
- 30-Minute Weeknight Pasta: A Method, Not a Recipe A repeatable formula for fast pasta dinners from the pantry — pick a pasta, a fat, an aromatic, a sauce and a finish.
- Inside the Unico Pantry: 12 Italian Essentials to Always Have The twelve Italian pantry staples worth keeping on hand — and how the Unico, Gallo and Safflo range covers each one.
Unico Solid Light Tuna for Everyday Cooking
Unico Solid Light Tuna is skipjack tuna packed in soybean oil — a high-protein, everyday canned tuna for sandwiches, salads, casseroles and melts. The affordable workhorse of Unico's canned fish, distinct from the premium tuna in extra virgin olive oil.