El canned tuna It is one of the most common products in Spanish pantries and is also widely recognized for its food safety. It only uses heat to get a sterile without any preservative, which contains numerous nutritional properties. However, some are often unknown by consumers, who are sometimes persuaded by the confusing information they publish regarding the content of canned fish. Since ANFACO-CECOPESCA clarify and explain well what this food contributes.
Some clarifications on canned tuna
To begin to unravel the secrets that the canned tuna You have to start with the raw material, the fish, which is caught in the Pacific, Indian and Atlantic Ocean. Specifically, they are tropical tunas of the species skipjack, yellowfin, bigeye, albacore (bonito from the north) or blue fin (Red tuna), according to data from the FAO. Then, its manufacturing process unites both tradition and modernity through tasks that first go through leave only the loin. That is, the head, skin and scales are removed, as well as other parts of the fish.
Keeping intact in this way the biological value of the product, then during treatment with only heat, comes your sterilization. This is how the canned tuna, with all its advantages in the form of nutrients. It gives you a high content in proteins, has essential amino acids, fatty acids omega-3 long chain and variety of vitamins B, D and E. It also contains minerals like phosphorus, potassium, iodine or selenium.
Thanks to all this, this food is beneficial for the muscular and articular, cardiovascular, immune and even nervous systems. In addition, it enriches the metabolic function, prevents oxidative damage, promotes recovery after physical effort, helps cognitive development ... Without a doubt, the canned tuna is an excellent nutritional resource, although there are some alarmist messages that warn of the mercury presence in it.
You do not have to worry
The truth is that, according to the most realistic study on the fish consumption, there is no risk as long as the contribution of selenium is superior or balanced with respect to mercury. So, no harmful effects for human health, as the levels of the first element are high. Apart from this, it must also be remembered that the specimens used to produce canned tuna they are about lower sizes those considered problematic. So don't be afraid!
