r/nutrition • u/progtastical • 1d ago

Are tuna creation packets healthy?

This is referring to the seasoned tuna packets that come in pouches usually made of light tuna. Where do these fall in the context of ultra-processing/microplastic avoidance/mercury concerns?

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u/ProMensCornHusker 1d ago

Ultra processing is a specific term used for foods that are constructed from an industrial formula of ingredients with little to no whole foods.

Packaged Tuna is tuna with some flavor stuff added but mostly tuna.

Mercury concerns are just always present with tuna.

Microplastic concerns are always present in all food and drink.

Is it healthy? I mean sure they’re pretty good nutritionally holistically but idk what your standards of health are in this context.

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u/SquareAd7423 23h ago

Great answer! I love these as a snack as well as single serve trail mix or mixed nuts or sunflower seeds