Cranberry Apple Tuna Salad
What You Should Know
You'd find this pre-made Cranberry Apple Tuna Salad in the grab-and-go deli case or prepared foods fridge at Whole Foods, handy for a picnic, quick lunch, or to toss into a salad. It reads like an elevated, wholesome spin on classic tuna salad—sweet dried cranberries and crisp apples add a nostalgic, comforting twist. The creamy, stable texture and use of emulsified oils, xanthan gum and 'natural flavors' signal industrial processing and longer shelf-life typical of ultra-processed items.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Tuna, (yellowfin, tuna,, water,, sea, salt), Lemon, Dressing, (soybean, oil,, water,, lemon, juice,, egg, yolks,, white, distilled, vinegar,, honey,, salt,, lemon, zest, [chopped, lemon, peels,, cane, sugar,, natural, lemon, flavor],, worcestershire, sauce, [distilled, white, vinegar,, molasses,, sugar,, water,, salt,, onions,, anchovies,, garlic,, cloves,, tamarind, extract,, natural, flavorings,, chili, pepper, extract],, xanthan, gum,, black, pepper), Dried, Cranberries, (cranberries,, sugar,, sunflower, oil), Apples, Green, Onion..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •soybean oil - Processed emulsifier
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
This is a commercial ready-to-eat product containing refined oils, added sugars, emulsifiers (xanthan gum) and 'natural flavors', which are hallmarks of industrial formulations, so it fits NOVA 4 (ultra-processed).
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Common Questions about Cranberry Apple Tuna Salad
The Cranberry Apple Tuna Salad is a solid source of protein, packing 14 grams per serving, which can be great for a quick lunch or snack. However, it's not particularly high in fiber and does contain added sugars from the cranberries and lemon dressing. So, while it's a tasty option, calling it 'healthy' really depends on your overall meal balance and dietary needs.