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What is your primary consideration when buying tuna fish?

Tuna fish is one of the staples of the American diet.  Which one of us hasn’t had tuna fish as a school lunch, on a picnic or just as a late night snack?! 

So, we’re curious, what makes you decide to buy one type or another of this pantry staple?

Price (20.9%)

Brand (prefer a particular brand or brand's taste) (46.9%)

Packaging (can, pouch etc.) (8.0%)

Promotional Offer/Coupon (12.9%)

None of the Above (11.3%)

What is your primary consideration when buying tuna fish?
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  • fostermomof5 By fostermomof5
    on Feb 02, 2009  

    I like starkist tuna in the can because my Mom gave it to me as a kid. I usually buy the one packed in water because it is healthier than the one packed in oil.

  • am_i_lost By am_i_lost
    on Feb 03, 2009  

    I too only buy tuna packed in water, but I do buy some of the store brands. I have found some are really good and cost less. I would rather always have the pouchs but only when I can catch a good sale or have good coupons.

  • pvdela By pvdela
    on Feb 03, 2009  

    For me the most important thing is taste and that there are consistently no bones. I've tried many brands and am always up to trying new ones but I found that Albertsons store brand was the best for the price with a good flavor and I've never gotten any bones which I have gotten both bones and mediocre flavor and texture with Chicken of the Sea, Starkist is good though. Now that I live in VA, with no Albertsons out here, I'm trying all the different brands again to find which one I like.

  • amyh_lll By amyh_lll
    on Feb 03, 2009  

    We buy tuna in water that has no added preservatives and is low in mercury. Henry & Lisa's is the best, but expensive.

  • Josie101 By Josie101
    on Feb 03, 2009  

    I don't buy tuna very often so when i do i buy what's on sale/what i have a coupon for or the store brand .I prefer the can over the pouch & even though i know packed in water is more healthy i still will buy the tuna packed in oil...it taste better to me.I feel i can indulge a little when i buy it packed in oil because i don't eat it very often.

  • libby1260 By libby1260
    on Feb 03, 2009  

    I like tuna, it comes in handy when you're in a rush

  • tlspencer By tlspencer
    on Feb 03, 2009  

    I LOVE the packets. They seem more expensive but the 6 oz pack has more than twice the tuna in a 6 oz can. The can weighs the water too... there is no water in the pack. It tastes so much fresher than the canned garbage. The first time I ever tried the tuna in a packet, I opened it, took a taste, and then stood there in the kitchen eating it right out of the packet. I had to get another one out to make the tuna salad I had planned on!

  • spidermonkey511 By spidermonkey511
    on Feb 03, 2009  

    I only like fresh tuna

  • edbson By edbson
    on Feb 03, 2009  

    I prefer the Starkist Albacore in the packages. Only tuna in water here

  • sewgirl By sewgirl
    on Feb 03, 2009  

    I prefer an Italian brand "Genova" , It tastes more like tuna less like the can.