I hate canned tuna. Can that change?

Hey there Cate,
Try albacore packed in water. It has less smell. Also, why not just buy one
can and see if you like it? Not a big expenditure.
Cheers.

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"Cate" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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First, FTR, I do like fresh fish like salmon, catfish, rockfish, and
sashimi.

But I've always hated canned tuna, ever since childhood. I hate its cat
food smell. But I realize that since the last time I tried it, tuna
processing and packaging has changed.

Now, in an effort to save some money, I'd like to experiment with
canned/pouch tuna, but I don't want to totally waste my money without some
guidance.

Can anyone that relates to this guide me as to which brands aren't so cat
food-like? What's albacore? Packed in oil or packed in water? Can or

pouch?

Quoted message said:

Is there any canned tuna that I can be fooled into thinking is fresh fish?

Thanks,
Cate

"Bear" <[email hidden]> wrote in
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Quoted message said:

Hey there Cate,
Try albacore packed in water. It has less smell.

Ok, thanks.

Also, why not just

Quoted message said:

buy one can and see if you like it? Not a big expenditure.

I know tuna's really cheap--and I'm hoping to take advantage of that fact
by training myself to like it. But my childhood-borne hatred of the smell
of tuna is so strong that I fear trying a type/brand that's as bad as I
remember, and not being able to stomach trying any other kind.

Cate

I understand. Unless you buy some really off brand, they're pretty much all
the same. So I always buy the cheapest one. I'm interested in hearing what
you think after you try it. I know I hated Brussels sprouts when I was a kid
and now they're one of my favorites.
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"Cate" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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"Bear" <[email hidden]> wrote in
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Quoted message said:

Hey there Cate,
Try albacore packed in water. It has less smell.

Ok, thanks.

Also, why not just

Quoted message said:

buy one can and see if you like it? Not a big expenditure.

I know tuna's really cheap--and I'm hoping to take advantage of that fact
by training myself to like it. But my childhood-borne hatred of the smell
of tuna is so strong that I fear trying a type/brand that's as bad as I
remember, and not being able to stomach trying any other kind.

Cate

Another good thing with canned tuna is LC cranberry sauce. Just mix 1/2
cup cranberry sauce with one can drained tuna. May sound strange, but it's
very good and would definitely hide any smell of the tuna (although I've
never noticed that canned tuna HAS a smell). :-)

Ignoramus21464 said:

canned tuna tastes good with eggs and mayonnaise. You can also make
soup with it. otherwise, I also find it not very edible.

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Bev

Bev-Ann <[email hidden]> wrote in
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Another good thing with canned tuna is LC cranberry sauce. Just mix
1/2 cup cranberry sauce with one can drained tuna. May sound strange,
but it's very good and would definitely hide any smell of the tuna

Now *that's* an interesting idea. For some reason I'm one of those that
doesn't have a problem mixing fruit and meat (in theory), which to me is
really funny given my avoidance of something as commonly accepted as tuna.

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(although I've never noticed that canned tuna HAS a smell). :-)

Oh, ye gads. I'll only offend if I start talking about it. <g>

Cate

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I understand. Unless you buy some really off brand, they're pretty
much all the same. So I always buy the cheapest one. I'm interested in
hearing what you think after you try it.

I'll report back when (if?) I get the courage.

I know I hated Brussels

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sprouts when I was a kid and now they're one of my favorites.

Yes, the only reason I'm even able to think about trying it now is because
of my discovery that I *love* sashimi tuna.

And people's tastes really do change over time. I thought mushrooms were as
terrible as it could get (except for liver and, of course, tuna fish) when
I was a kid, and now I love them.

Cate

I don't particularly like fish so have to find ways to hide the taste.
Another one of my favourite but strange combos is sole fillets covered in a
can of tomato sauce and mozza cheese. Sort of "sole parmesan".
And I have 3 cats. Trust me that canned tuna doesn't smell ANYTHING like
their cat food. :-)

Cate said:

Now *that's* an interesting idea. For some reason I'm one of those that
doesn't have a problem mixing fruit and meat (in theory), which to me is
really funny given my avoidance of something as commonly accepted as tuna.

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Bev

Bev-Ann <[email hidden]> wrote in
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I don't particularly like fish so have to find ways to hide the taste.
Another one of my favourite but strange combos is sole fillets covered
in a can of tomato sauce and mozza cheese. Sort of "sole parmesan".
And I have 3 cats. Trust me that canned tuna doesn't smell ANYTHING
like their cat food. :-)

Dude, I've had cats for years, and I used to feed them canned food. That's
all I'm gonna say about that. <g>

When it comes to food, I'm hyper-sensitive to both smell and texture. Foods
on the bad smell list (besides tuna): cucumbers, celery, black licorice.
Foods on the bad texture list: beans or any kind of legumes except string
beans, organ meats.

It works the other way, too: Certain smells will trigger hunger pangs. I'm
sure I'm lots of people join me with this list, though: Bacon, baking
bread, garlic, certain red wines, fresh herbs.

Cate

I look at canned tuna as something other than fish really, as far as taste
goes that is. It tastes nothing like any fish I have ever eaten. I find it
much better packed in spring water and solid white is IMHO the best taste
and texture. You can't compare canned tuna to fresh or frozen fish. And
yes, they all smell like cat food. I put it on salads with dressing and
sometimes make tuna patties, mixing in an egg, dill, and whatever else I may
have laying around. They can fall apart pretty easy, but they are pretty
good.

Curt

"Cate" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

First, FTR, I do like fresh fish like salmon, catfish, rockfish, and
sashimi.

But I've always hated canned tuna, ever since childhood. I hate its cat
food smell. But I realize that since the last time I tried it, tuna
processing and packaging has changed.

Now, in an effort to save some money, I'd like to experiment with
canned/pouch tuna, but I don't want to totally waste my money without some
guidance.

Can anyone that relates to this guide me as to which brands aren't so cat
food-like? What's albacore? Packed in oil or packed in water? Can or

pouch?

Quoted message said:

Is there any canned tuna that I can be fooled into thinking is fresh fish?

Thanks,
Cate

I consider myself hyper-sensitive to smells and textures too, but you have
some strange aversions. I'm totally with you on the licorice, but I love
cucumbers. My bad textures are anything jiggly, like jello, oysters, raw
liver (love it cooked, though), etc. I'd also add onions cooking and
chocolate to the good smells.
And I'm a dudette. :-)

Cate said:

Dude, I've had cats for years, and I used to feed them canned food. That's
all I'm gonna say about that. <g>

When it comes to food, I'm hyper-sensitive to both smell and texture. Foods
on the bad smell list (besides tuna): cucumbers, celery, black licorice.
Foods on the bad texture list: beans or any kind of legumes except string
beans, organ meats.

It works the other way, too: Certain smells will trigger hunger pangs. I'm
sure I'm lots of people join me with this list, though: Bacon, baking
bread, garlic, certain red wines, fresh herbs.

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Bev

Cate said:

But I've always hated canned tuna, ever since childhood. I hate its cat
food smell. But I realize that since the last time I tried it, tuna
processing and packaging has changed.

I hate canned tuna too. Albacore is tolerable, but even then I have to
smother it in gobs of mayonnaise and other seasonings to mask the taste of
*any* tuna. I use tuna occasionally as it helps stretch the budget, and
certainly not because it's my first choice ;-)

If you have a Costco available, their Kirkland brand albacore packed in
water is wonderful. My favorite way to make a salad with it is just chop
some celery up into it and stir it up with ranch dressing. Serve on top of
Romaine lettuce.

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Cate <[email hidden]> stated
| First, FTR, I do like fresh fish like salmon, catfish, rockfish, and
| sashimi.
|
| But I've always hated canned tuna, ever since childhood. I hate its
| cat food smell. But I realize that since the last time I tried it,
| tuna processing and packaging has changed.
|
| Now, in an effort to save some money, I'd like to experiment with
| canned/pouch tuna, but I don't want to totally waste my money without
| some guidance.
|
| Can anyone that relates to this guide me as to which brands aren't so
| cat food-like? What's albacore? Packed in oil or packed in water? Can
| or pouch? Is there any canned tuna that I can be fooled into thinking
| is fresh fish?
|
| Thanks,
| Cate

"Cate" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

First, FTR, I do like fresh fish like salmon, catfish, rockfish, and
sashimi.

But I've always hated canned tuna, ever since childhood. I hate its cat
food smell. But I realize that since the last time I tried it, tuna
processing and packaging has changed.

Now, in an effort to save some money, I'd like to experiment with
canned/pouch tuna, but I don't want to totally waste my money without some
guidance.

Can anyone that relates to this guide me as to which brands aren't so cat
food-like? What's albacore? Packed in oil or packed in water? Can or
pouch?
Is there any canned tuna that I can be fooled into thinking is fresh fish?

Thanks,
Cate

Get Tuna Fillets in Olive Oil - delicious straight out of the can! Progresso
is good. Or get an imported Italian brand in Olive Oil.

On 26 Oct 2004 13:24:37 GMT, Cate <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

First, FTR, I do like fresh fish like salmon, catfish, rockfish, and
sashimi.

But I've always hated canned tuna, ever since childhood. I hate its cat
food smell. But I realize that since the last time I tried it, tuna
processing and packaging has changed.

Now, in an effort to save some money, I'd like to experiment with
canned/pouch tuna, but I don't want to totally waste my money without some
guidance.

Can anyone that relates to this guide me as to which brands aren't so cat
food-like? What's albacore? Packed in oil or packed in water? Can or pouch?
Is there any canned tuna that I can be fooled into thinking is fresh fish?

Thanks,
Cate

Canned tuna quality varies a lot even within brand. My only complaint
other than somtimes getting a can of "bilge quality" tuna is that it
is a little bland tasting. A little hot pepper sauce will add flavor
to low fat meats and fish. The real hot sauces can be used sparingly
to season your cooking pan. Capsicum the active ingredient in hot
pepper sauces cooks out adding only a nice milder bouquet to the meat.

Bev-Ann <[email hidden]> wrote in
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I consider myself hyper-sensitive to smells and textures too, but you
have some strange aversions.

Not the first time I've heard that.

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And I'm a dudette. :-)

With a name like Bev-Ann, I figured you were of the -ette variety, but I
call everyone Dude. Though I actually do know a man named Beverly. Goes by
Bev.

Cate

"curt" <[email hidden]> wrote in news:mUtfd.4308$Ae3.2832@trndny02:

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You can't compare canned tuna to fresh or frozen fish. And
yes, they all smell like cat food.

Damn. I guess I was hoping some tuna miracle had occurred since last I ate
it 25 years ago.

Cate

"FOB" <[email hidden]> wrote in news:jdufd.457$5z3.98
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If you have a Costco available, their Kirkland brand albacore packed in
water is wonderful.

Aha. Costco is a first choice with some other foods we routinely eat (I
highly recommend their ribeye steaks), so this hits home. I'll try it.
Provided I don't have to buy a metric ton of it.

Thanks,
Cate

"Dropped 30" <[email hidden]> wrote in
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Get Tuna Fillets in Olive Oil - delicious straight out of the can!
Progresso is good. Or get an imported Italian brand in Olive Oil.

Huh, I'll have to check this out. Was watching a cooking show the other day
(Everyday Italian with Giadia DiLaurentis) where she used these, I think,
in a tomato sauce with capers--over gobs of pasta, of course. I was turned
off by the combo of tuna and tomato, but I totally glossed over the fact
she was using fillets packed in oil. Your post jogged my memory. Will look
out for them.

Cate

Cate said:

First, FTR, I do like fresh fish like salmon, catfish, rockfish, and
sashimi.

But I've always hated canned tuna, ever since childhood. I hate its cat
food smell. But I realize that since the last time I tried it, tuna
processing and packaging has changed.

Now, in an effort to save some money, I'd like to experiment with
canned/pouch tuna, but I don't want to totally waste my money without some
guidance.

Can anyone that relates to this guide me as to which brands aren't so cat
food-like? What's albacore? Packed in oil or packed in water? Can or pouch?
Is there any canned tuna that I can be fooled into thinking is fresh fish?

Cate, I haven't read the other replies yet, so I may be repeating someone
else's response. I buy white albacore SOLID (as opposed to chunk). The
non-albacore chunk tuna seems to be pureed these days. Definitely cat
food.

Solid white albacore is probably the best ticket in town.

Carol
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