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- Wild Planet. At $4.39 for a six-ounce can, Wild Planet was one of the most expensive brands sampled, but its commitment to sustainable fishing practices and superior product makes it worth the price.
- Faust Brand. Except for a human mascot, Faust's packaging is very similar to Rubinstein's, which is owned by the same parent company (Trident). Purchased at $6.09, it was a bit more expensive than Rubinstein's, but both are fatty, salted red salmon, with a similar solid texture.
- Rubinstein's. Despite appearances, Rubinstein's has no artificial coloring added; its more orangey color comes from its being a red salmon, rather than a pink salmon.
- Ahold (Stop & Shop) This salmon comes to us from Ahold Delhaize, a large food and drink corporation that owns several well-known U.S. grocery store chains, including Stop & Shop, Fresh Direct, and Hannaford.
- Wild Planet - Best Canned Salmon Overall. Wild Planet’s pink and sockeye varieties are wild-caught and canned fresh for optimal nutrition and taste. Their options are boneless and skinless for easy preparation, packed in pop-top lids that are easy to open.
- Safe Catch - Low in Mercury. Safe Catch is known for its low mercury levels. It's slow-cooked, so you won’t have to worry about fillers, preservatives, and other unwanted ingredients.
- Bumble Bee - Best Value. At under $5 a pop in a much bigger can, Bumble Bee offers the best value canned salmon. It’s a bone-in, skin-on product that packs flavor but contains a lot of liquid, which may be bothersome for some.
- Faust Brand - Most Flavorful. Red salmon is among the most flavorful species, so chefs looking for a punch in their bite may prefer Faust Brand. It’s already salty, so you won’t have to season it much.
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Wild-Caught vs. Farmed
Check the label to see whether the salmon is wild-caught or farmed. Wild Alaskan salmon is caught from the Alaskan salmon fishery, one of the most regulated and sustainable fisheries in the world. The Alaskan salmon fishery is 100 percent wild-caught and certified by the Marine Stewardship Council, which determines guidelines for sustainability, so it’s always a good bet to choose a product that contains all Alaskan salmon.
Types of Salmon
The two common types of wild salmon are pink and sockeye. Pink salmon is the smallest species and is found in the Arctic and Pacific waters. Sockeye is often called "red salmon" due to its deeper hue. It has a higher fat content and is more flavorful than pink salmon.
Is canned salmon cooked?
Canned salmon is cooked in the can during processing. After cleaning and filleting the fresh fish, cannery workers pack raw pieces into each can, which is then sealed and processed in large steam pressure retorts at extremely high heat to kill any toxins.
What is the difference between red salmon and pink salmon?
Salmon comes in a beautiful array of colors from light pink to vivid orange-red, depending on the species. Red salmon usually refers to sockeye, which has a rich taste and a denser texture than other salmon species. Pink salmon (sometimes called humpback salmon due to its transformation during spawning) is the most plentiful and smallest of the Pacific salmon species, and is most often used in commercial canning. Its pink flesh turns greyish when cooked, and its mild flavor resembles tuna.
What can you do with canned salmon?
Use salmon as you would canned tuna in everything from sandwiches to salads. Salads get a big protein boost when you flake salmon on top. And for a great meatless dinner, try frying up salmon burgers bound together with a little mayo, breadcrumbs, and egg. You can get creative with it, too. Use it in pot pies, chowders, risotto, tacos, and more.
To compile this list, our team of editors and contributors spent hours researching the best canned salmon on the market, evaluating their key features—like origin, additional ingredients, and price—in addition to reviews from customers and other trusted sources. Some were taste-tested by authors and updaters of this story in order to give the most ...
Food educator Jennifer Burns Bright teaches and writes about Pacific seafood. She packs up her own tuna and salmon on the Oregon Coast, so she knows what to look for in good canned fish. After much research, she ordered and personally taste-tested several options on the list. For additional research, she interviewed Diane Morgan, a James Beard Awar...
Shannon Daily, Marketing Director of Wild PlanetJul 19, 2023 · Best in tin: Fishwife Smoked Atlantic Salmon. Best in pouch: Wild Planet Wild Pink Salmon. Best smoked: Wildfish Cannery Smoked Salmon. Best looking can: Tulip Canned Pink Salmon. Best canned ...
Aug 17, 2024 · Walmart wins for crab and shrimp lovers, but Aldi has a leg-up on salmon. Aldi. Seafood is a wide-ranging term, enveloping the entirety of ocean bites like crab, lobster, cod, haddock, ray, sturgeon, crayfish, scallops, and dozens more. Walmart and Aldi's array of seafood products mirror one another fairly heavily, but there are some ...
Feb 18, 2022 · Double Q. Peter Pan Seafood. Double "Q" is a brand that sits under the umbrella of Peter Pan Seafood. For $4.37 per 14 3/4-ounce can at Walmart, it's a good value for canned salmon. What we appreciate most about this brand is that it's moist straight out of the can.
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Apr 26, 2023 · Patagonia Provisions Smoked Mackerel. Naturally low in mercury due to being a smaller fish, Patagonia Provisions' Smoked Mackerel is a delicious way to get some protein and heart-healthy fats. Along with mackerel, Patagonia Provisions also sells tins of anchovies and mussels in a variety of flavors.
