Rio Mare - Tuna in Olive Oil 160 gr

With its characteristic pink color and unique, unmistakable taste, Rio Mare tuna remains one of the most beloved among the Italian people. Its high quality is guaranteed by rigorous controls and its canned by only adding sea salt and olive oil.

Ready to be eaten straight out of the can or with any kind of recipe, from tuna salad to tuna sandwiches.

Available in a packaging with a single, larger can.

For most Americans, canned tuna means one thing: a dry, flaky fish packed in water that’s destined to be mixed with mayonnaise. In Italy, that's almost unrecognizable. Italian Tuna In Olive Oil is something else entirely. It’s not an "ingredient" in the American sense; it's a "revelation," a rich, meaty, and supple meal ready to eat straight from the can.

This difference comes from a deep, powerful history. In Sicily and Sardinia, tuna fishing is a "millenary tradition," an ancient and sustainable practice known as the Tonnara. This was a ritualistic, dangerous, and sacred annual hunt for the prized Bluefin tuna. Because the fish was so valued, it was preserved with the respect it deserved: packed in high-quality olive oil. This "pantry gold" was a staple product that could feed a family through the winter.

This is the tradition you're tasting. The high-quality olive oil doesn't just preserve the fish; it infuses it, transforming the texture into something "glistening," "supple," and "rich." You don't drain this tuna; you use everything.

The oil itself is a "bonus flavoring"—a delicious, savory base for a 10-minute pasta sauce, or a perfect dip for crusty bread. This is the ultimate example of the dispensa (pantry) philosophy. With a well-stocked Italian food pantry, you are always moments away from a gourmet meal.

You can combine this tuna with pasta (made from our Italian Flour From Italy), garlic, and a touch of anchovy paste for depth. If a friend is gluten-free, you're ready with caputo gluten free flour. You finish the meal with a strong Italian Coffee and a celebratory Italian Candy, and you've created a perfect, authentic meal entirely from your pantry.