Thai Sweet Chili TUNO
Vegan Alternative to Thai Sweet Chili Tuna
Why you’ll love it
Loma Linda Thai Sweet Chili TUNO is a flavorful, plant-based alternative to tuna that’s both ocean-friendly and gluten-free. Made with a delicious blend of red chili, onion, and garlic, this vegan seafood alternative is perfect for adding a kick to your salads, sandwiches, sushi, or poke bowls. Packed with 14g of protein per serving, it’s a healthy and satisfying option for any meal. Shelf-stable and easy to prepare, simply drain and mix it with your favorite ingredients for a quick and delicious dish.
Ingredients
TEXTURED SOY PROTEIN, WATER, SUGAR, ONION, RED CHILI, SUNFLOWER OIL, TOMATO PASTE, SALT, GARLIC FLAVOR (MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, SUNFLOWER OIL, MAGNESIUM CARBONATE), ONION FLAVOR (MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, SUNFLOWER OIL, MAGNESIUM CARBONATE), CHILI POWDER, PAPRIKA COLOR (PAPRIKA OLEORESIN, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES). CONTAINS SOY.
Customer Reviews
Texture very good. Taste is pleasant with a little kick. My personal preference is to add a squirt of fresh lime juice. Worth it!
This is not Tuna. It does not Taste like Tuna and the Texture is not like Tuna. So if You are thinking "Mayo and Pickles", then You are mistaken. This Thai Version does not require any Mayo, it seems to have something already in the Can that is much like a Sweet Sauce, which Mayo really does not Mix well with.However, I found that Mixing some Pineapple, either Cut up Pineapple or even some Crushed Pineapple, makes for a Pretty Good Cold Wrap. This will make One Medium/Large Type Wrap or Two if Using the Taco Size Wraps, Fajitas Wraps. Don't go adding Pickles to this, the Taste would not Mix Well. Perhaps, some Sweet Pickles? Again, would not Recommend. However, adding some Cut Up Apples, Pineapples or even perhaps some Citrus Fruit, makes for a Nice Wrap.This is some kind of Barbaque Type Sauce, which is added to this, along with the Chilies.. Kind of Sweet, but not really, though it does effect the same Taste Glands of the Tongue, which an Apple, Pineapple, etc.. accents well.. As these are Acidic and Help with the Textured Taste of the Sauce.
People with their negative reviews due to it having water, um, so does tuna. Drain, and use like tuna. I made Tuno salad with celery, vegan mayo and pickles. It would also be a great appetizer loaded on celery sticks or wrapped in lettuce. The Thai sweet chili one is my personal favorite.Although Good Catch is better in some ways, this is better in others--and costs half as much. And, it's GMO free, which is a concern for many due to the fungicides used in American soy beans.
If you crave or want to mix your plant based taste buds you can't go wrong with this brand! Quick delivery and great price. My favorite flavor of tuna period.
I had not purchased these in a year or so, and these are the changes I noticed:- spicier taste (a little hot now)- more fishlike texture (but still not flaky like real tuna)- includes one chili pepper per can (which I considered decorative and didn't eat)I'm not a picky eater, and while real tuna is better, I find this to be sufficient for lunch at work (with crackers and/or fruit, etc). And no fish were harmed!