3 Reasons Olive Oil Packed Tuna Tastes Better

Water-packed tuna is dry and bland It tastes like wet cardboard on its own. Only choose it if you are strictly cutting calories or mixing it into a heavily dressed dish.

Brine-packed tuna is a small improvement The salt helps, and it is less dry than water-packed tuna. But it still lacks richness, making it best for salads where you want salt without oil.

Olive oil packed tuna wins on flavor and moisture The oil coats the tuna, keeps it moist, and adds subtle richness. Even cheap olive oil tuna tastes good on its own, and the small extra cost is worth it.