I hate canned tuna. Can that change?

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

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

Thanks,
Cate

"Bear" wrote in
:

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

Ok, thanks.

Also, why not just
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" wrote in message
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"Bear" wrote in
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Hey there Cate,
Try albacore packed in water. It has less smell.

Ok, thanks.

Also, why not just
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). :-)

on 26 Oct 2004 13:51:00 GMT, Ignoramus21464
wrote:

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 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.

(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

"Bear" wrote in
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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
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. :-)

on 26 Oct 2004 14:38:48 GMT, Cate wrote:

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 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" wrote in message
...
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