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Tuna pâté
Calories & nutrition facts
tuna
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 312 kcal —
- Protein 16 g 32%
- Carbohydrate 1.5 g 1%
- Fat 27 g 34%
- Saturated fat 3.9 g 20%
- Fibre 0.7 g 3%
- Sugars 0.4 g —
- Sodium 390 mg 17%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin C 1 mg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.02 mg 2%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.09 mg 7%
- Niacin (B3) 10.1 mg 63%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.22 mg 4%
- Vitamin B6 0.34 mg 20%
- Biotin (B7) 1 µg 3%
- Folate (B9) 4 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 3 µg 125%
Minerals
- Calcium 12 mg 1%
- Iron 0.8 mg 4%
- Magnesium 21 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 130 mg 10%
- Potassium 170 mg 4%
- Zinc 0.5 mg 5%
- Copper 0.05 mg 6%
- Iodine 17 µg 11%
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Questions about Tuna pâté
How do you make tuna pâté at home?
Drain a tin of tuna well, then blend it with softened butter or cream cheese, a squeeze of lemon and black pepper until smooth. For a chunkier spread, mash everything with a fork instead.
What can you serve with tuna pâté?
Spread it on toast, crackers or crusty bread, or use it to fill sandwiches and cucumber boats. Capers, chopped gherkins, lemon zest and fresh parsley all work well with its savoury flavour.
How should you store tuna pâté once opened?
Transfer it to a covered container and refrigerate promptly; use shop-bought pâté within the time stated on its packaging. Homemade tuna pâté is best eaten within two days.
Can you freeze tuna pâté?
You can freeze it in a sealed container, but pâté made with mayonnaise or cream cheese may separate and turn grainy when thawed. Thaw it overnight in the fridge and stir it well before serving.
Can you make tuna pâté with fresh tuna instead of tinned tuna?
Yes. Cook the tuna through, let it cool completely, then flake it and blend it with your chosen butter or soft cheese and seasonings. Drain away any cooking liquid so the pâté does not become watery.
What can you use instead of cream cheese in tuna pâté?
Softened butter gives a rich, firm spread; thick yoghurt makes it lighter and tangier, while mayonnaise gives a softer texture. Add the alternative a little at a time so the pâté stays thick enough to spread.
Is tuna pâté the same as tuna paste?
They are both spreadable tuna products, but recipes and textures differ: pâté is often blended smooth and enriched with butter or cream cheese, while tuna paste may be softer or more strongly seasoned. The names can overlap, so the ingredients are the best guide.
Source: CoFID (UK) 16-451 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
