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Crown Prince Natural Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water, No Salt Added, 12-Ounce Cans (Pack of 12) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Crown Prince
Category: Grocery
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Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 28266
Number Of Items: 12
Shipping Weight (lbs): 11
Dimensions (in): 12 x 4.2 x 8.3
Model: N/A
ASIN: B000EF3E5O
Release Date: January 27, 2006
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| Features:
| • | Case of 12 12-ounce cans (total of 144 ounces) | | • | Solid white albacore tuna packed in spring water, no salt added | | • | Dolphin-safe, line caught, kosher | | • | Excellent source of protein; zero carbohydrates, fat free, zero trans fat, low in sodium | | • | Wild-caught; product of Thailand |
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Crown Prince Abacore Tuna December 6, 2008
Rockster (Illinois)
I have been ordering low mercury tuna from Amazon for some time. The last time I ran out, Amazon was not selling the brand I was buying (wild planet) so I looked for alternatives.
I could not really find an alternative on Amazon.com that actually identified itself as "low mercury." Low mercury tuna that I could find outside Amazon.com is very expensive plus you have to pay shipping. One brand that Amazon does sell - Crown Prince - says that their tuna is Dolphin-safe and line caught. Usually, the line-caught and troll-caught tuna from the Pacific Ocean is lower in Mercury than the typical tuna you find from brands like Starkist and Chicken-of-the-Sea. I also read a story recently that the high amount of selenium in tuna actually helps bind with mercury in tuna to negate its effects.
According to several articles I found, the interactions between dietary selenium and mercury are now the topic of exciting new research. Some of those studies were presented at a recent scientific meeting dedicated to the subject. The First International Symposium on Selenium and Mercury Interactions, was held February 22-24, 2007 in La Jolla, California. The symposium assembled scientists from the US, Japan, Spain, Ireland, Slowenia, Denmark and elsewhere to share information on selenium and mercury interactions and health effects.
Of particular interest was a paper given by Dr. Nicholas Ralston of the Energy and Environmental Research Center in North Dakota on the biochemical basis of selenium's protective effects on mercury toxicity. Selenium has an extremely high binding attraction and strength with mercury, forming a biologically inactive compound, mercury selenide.
But how much selenium is in tuna? All tuna species sampled, including bigeye, yellowfin, albacore and skipjack contained a healthy excess of selenium over the mercury content. For this reason, eating tuna, an excellent source of selenium, is more likely to protect against mercury toxicity, than cause it.
So, that was enough for me to give this tuna a try. From Amazon, it comes in a 12-pack case with free shipping. The price per can is very good. The tuna tastes great and the 12-oz can is a good size for me and my wife who like to mix it with low fat miracle whip, mustard, chopped onions, and green & red peppers and eat it with corn chips or make paninis. This is good quality tuna and worth stocking in your pantry.
Very High quality Tuna May 13, 2008
ED (USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
In the past this product was only sold through health food stores at around 7.00 a can. As soon as you open it - the mild delicate aroma, even color and an all around sense of freshness. Other companies make premium tuna's - they are better than the regular issue but this product is beyond the usual premium. This is among the best. Often our animals sense quality - my Cat will only eat this tuna. He turns down the 'Gold' cans from the other famous brands.
Make it Subscribe and Save Option December 23, 2007
D. Yeatman (WI)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I've been eating this tuna for 6 months now. As part of a weight loss regimen, it's marvelous. An excellent source of protein combined with low calories and no added salt, you can't get a better meat source on the market. I love that its portable. I can take it anywhere and open and eat it on the spot.
 Good quality tuna! July 1, 2007
San (NYC)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I'm very happy with the quality of this tuna!
The can is packed with large solid chunks of tuna. The flesh has a nice firm texture. And, the fact that it has no salt added and is packed in spring water means I can season it or prepare it any way I like.
I will re-order this item!
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