Hacendado Atún Listado Al Natural

The barcode 8402001032554 is associated with "Hacendado Atún Listado Al Natural" (Hacendado Skinned Natural Tuna), a product from Hacendado, a brand under Cargill (a major global food company). Below are the details available based on publicly accessible information:

Product Overview

• Brand: Hacendado (owned by Cargill)
• Product Type: Canned tuna (skinned, in oil, or water—common for "listado" or "skinned" tuna)
• Packaging: Typically a #2 can (140–150g net weight) or similar standard size for canned tuna.
• Origin: Often sourced from Peru or Ecuador (common tuna fishing regions), but exact origin may vary by batch.
• Common Variants:
  • "Al Natural" (in oil) – Tuna packed in vegetable oil (commonly soybean or canola).
  • "En Agua" (in water) – Sometimes marketed as "drained" or "in water" (less common for this barcode).
  • "Listado" (skinned) – Refers to the tuna being manually skinned before canning.

Key Details & Warnings

1. Nutritional & Ingredient Concerns
   • Mercury Levels: Canned tuna, especially larger species (e.g., albacore), may contain mercury, a neurotoxin. The FDA and WHO recommend:
     • Pregnant/breastfeeding women: Limit intake to 1–2 servings/week (6 oz per serving).
     • Children/elderly: Avoid excessive consumption due to mercury risk.
     • General advice: Alternate with lower-mercury fish (salmon, sardines) to reduce exposure.
   • Sodium Content: Canned tuna in oil or water often contains added salt (check label for sodium levels, typically 200–400mg per serving).
   • Oil vs. Water: Tuna in oil has higher calories/fat (from oil absorption), while "in water" is leaner but may lack omega-3s if drained.