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Bumble Bee Wild Pink Salmon
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Bumble Bee Wild Pink Salmon

Bumble Bee
7.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
18g
Protein
370mg
Sodium
3
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Bumble Bee Wild Pink Salmon is a familiar canned seafood staple you’ll find in the supermarket’s canned fish aisle or on a middle shelf of the center-store pantry section, often near tuna, sardines, canned chicken, and shelf-stable seafood salads. Packaged in a small metal can, this 7.5 oz “regular pack” includes skin and bones and bears a straightforward front-of-can callout: “Wild caught.” It sits squarely in the everyday-protein category for shoppers who want ready-to-use seafood without the fresh-case price or fuss. Occasion-wise it maps to quick weeknight dinners, meal-prep bowls, and emergency pantry stocking; people reach for it when assembling salads, mixing simple salmon patties, or topping crackers for an easy lunch. Bumble Bee’s brand voice leans mainstream American — reliability, affordability, and convenience — appealing to time-pressed families, single professionals, and pantry-minded shoppers who value recognizable brands and consistent shelf life. The label leans on natural cues (short ingredient list: pink salmon, salt) and the “wild caught” descriptor for health and sustainability connotations, but it does not carry organic certification; the packaging emphasizes practicality rather than kid-focused designs or indulgent health halos. In processing terms, the product is cooked and canned to preserve flavor and shelf stability; salt is the only additive. Sensory details: open the can to reveal moist, flaky pink flesh with a mild seafood aroma, oily richness, and occasional soft bits of skin and edible bones that add mineral texture and calcium. Rituals around it are simple — drain, flake, mix with mayo and herbs, or eat straight from a can with crackers — making it a utilitarian, comforting pantry workhorse in American kitchens.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.33 cup
Servings per Container: 2.5
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Cholesterol75mg25%
Sodium370mg16%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein18g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Pink, Salmon,, Salt..

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

This is a processed food: whole pink salmon preserved by cooking and canning with added salt to extend shelf life. The ingredient list is minimal but the industrial canning process places it in NOVA group 3.

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Common Questions about Bumble Bee Wild Pink Salmon

Absolutely! Bumble Bee Wild Pink Salmon packs a solid protein punch with 18 grams per serving, making it a great option for those looking to build muscle or just stay satiated. It's also low in sugar and has no added sugars, which is a win in the health department. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things for different diets, so always consider your own nutritional needs.

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