Chicken Of The Sea
Chicken Of The Sea Low Sodium, Solid Albacore Tuna In Water, 66.5 Ounces, 6 Per Case
- 6 per case
- 66.5 ounces
- Meat, Poultry & Seafood
Chicken Of The Sea Low Sodium Solid Albacore Tuna In Water provides firm, mild flavored albacore loin with reduced sodium for dietary managed menus. Each 66.5 ounce institutional can is packed in water for a leaner profile, and the six can case delivers 399 total ounces of shelf stable protein built for high volume foodservice production.
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- $1,000 order minimum
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| Case pack | 6 per case | |
|---|---|---|
| UPC | 048000005557 | |
| GTIN | 10048000005554 | |
| SKU | 347399 | |
| Category | Meat, Poultry & Seafood |
Product Highlights
- Solid albacore tuna with firm texture and mild flavor, not chunk or flaked
- Low sodium formulation for dietary managed menus
- Packed in water for leaner nutritional profile and cleaner taste
- 66.5 ounce institutional can size for high volume preparation
- Six cans per case, 399 total ounces, for cost efficient bulk purchasing
- Shelf stable for convenient storage and long inventory hold times
Uses
Salad production: Flake into large batches of tuna salad, pasta salad, or Niçoise salad for cafeteria lines, deli cases, and catered events.
Sandwich and wrap builds: Portion onto sandwich bread, wraps, or croissants for deli service, grab and go programs, and boxed lunch catering.
Hot entrees: Fold into casseroles, tuna melts, croquettes, or baked pasta dishes where firm albacore holds its texture under heat.
Dietary conscious menus: Serve in low sodium meal plans for healthcare dining, senior nutrition programs, and wellness focused cafeteria menus.
Who Would Benefit
- Commercial kitchens and cafeterias needing bulk protein with reduced sodium content
- Healthcare and senior living foodservice programs managing sodium restricted diets
- Caterers and event planners producing large format salads, sandwiches, and boxed lunches
- Deli operators running grab and go sandwich and salad programs
- School and institutional dining services seeking versatile, shelf stable protein
Common Applications
This bulk albacore is sized for back of house prep rather than single serve use. Drain and flake directly into mixing bowls for tuna salad production in quantities of ten pounds or more per batch. For hot line service, fold drained tuna into white sauce or cheese based casseroles and bake; albacore’s firm solid cut holds together better than chunk light under extended hold times. Healthcare dietary managers can portion directly from the can into measured servings for sodium controlled tray assembly, since the low sodium label supports compliance without recipe modification.
Preparation & Use
Open the can and drain liquid before use. For cold preparations, flake the solid loin with a fork to desired consistency before mixing with binders, vegetables, or seasonings. For hot dishes, add drained tuna near the end of cooking to preserve texture, or fold into assembled casseroles before baking. Refrigerate any unused portions promptly in sealed foodsafe containers and use within two days of opening.
