Tuna in Brine

Tuna in brine, pure tuna from Portugal

Porthos tuna in brine is pure Portuguese tuna, packed in the can with just a little water and a touch of salt; in Portuguese, this is called Atum ao Natural. No oil, no sauce – the fish, as it is.

Tuna in brine is the purist option: tender fillets of Portuguese tuna, processed by hand, poached in a little water, and only lightly salted. Natural, firm in texture, with a clear fish flavor. In retail, it is also called tuna in brine or Atum ao Natural – it always means the same thing: pure tuna.

Purist, juicy, and light

Without oil, you can taste the tuna as it is: mild, clean, a little bit like the sea. Nothing masks the fish, nothing distracts, and that is precisely the charm of this simple can.

The fillets remain firm and juicy; the small amount of water keeps them tender without adding any flavor of its own. If you like your fish pure or prefer to season your own food while cooking, this can is the perfect choice for you. And the blue can shows from the outside that this is where the light, clear tuna awaits.

That is exactly what many appreciate: the fish in its pure form, with the full flavor of the Atlantic, and the freedom to decide for yourself whether to add oil, lemon, or a little pepper. Good tuna needs little to be convincing.

The all-rounder for salad and pasta

Tuna in brine is a true kitchen all-rounder because it fits into any dish without dominating it. Its clear flavor pairs well with many things needed for quick cooking.

It is right at home in a Niçoise salad, a pasta salad, or simply on bread with some lemon and pepper. It works just as well in a sauce, in a quiche, or in vitello tonnato, the Italian appetizer of veal and tuna cream. If you prefer the version with oil, reach for the tuna in olive oil; if you like it fruity, go for the tuna in tomato sauce. You can find more canned fish right next door.

It is also practical as a small pantry staple: keep a few cans in the cupboard, and a quick lunch is never far away. Served in minutes, satisfying and uncomplicated, without having to do any major grocery shopping.

Porthos, a musketeer from Matosinhos

The tuna comes from Porthos, the manufacturer Conservas Portugal Norte from the port city of Matosinhos, where Atlantic fish has been canned by hand for over 100 years. Its roots reach back to 1912, and the short distances from the harbor keep the catch fresh.

The brand is named after the musketeer Porthos from Alexandre Dumas' 1844 novel, the strongest of the three friends as Dumas created him. Since the 1950s, the stately musketeer has appeared on every can, and the artistically lithographed tins are among the most beautiful that Portugal has to offer.

Whether sardine or tuna – every Porthos can contains a piece of the Atlantic and over a hundred years of experience. You can find the entire selection in our Porthos assortment. Good fish, without any frills. That is how the Atlantic tastes when you just let it be.

Content 125g – Drained weight 87.5g