{"product_id":"la-belle-iloise-emiette-de-thon-marie-galante","title":"Marie Galante Tuna Flakes","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eMarie Galante Tuna Flakes by la belle-iloise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarie Galante Tuna Flakes by la belle-iloise consists of flaked white tuna with coconut, lime, and red bell pepper. Unlike a spread, the fish remains in pieces, allowing you to feel its texture as you eat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarie Galante Tuna Flakes\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Caribbean-spiced \u003cstrong\u003ecanned tuna\u003c\/strong\u003e from la belle-iloise in Quiberon, Brittany. The 80-gram tin contains flaked white tuna in extra virgin olive oil, accompanied by lime juice, coconut, red bell pepper, roasted onions, and raisins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLime, coconut, and roasted onion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lime takes the lead, providing a sharper, noticeably more bitter acidity than lemon, complemented by its finely grated zest. Together, they keep the fish bright and vibrant, even after months in the tin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coconut lies beneath, sweet and soft, mellowing the acidity rather than prolonging it. Raisins provide occasional bursts of sweetness where you least expect them, and the roasted onions add a dark, almost caramel-like depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe white tuna itself is the mildest of its kind, featuring light, flaky meat that separates into layers. It stands up to these seasonings without being overpowered, maintaining its own subtle character to the very end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOn blinis, in rice, or with green salad\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServed on small warm blinis or toasted white bread, this tin makes an aperitif that requires absolutely no preparation. A squeeze of fresh lime on top brightens it up even further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFolded into lukewarm rice, it becomes a Caribbean-inspired lunch, with the oil seasoning the rice as well. It also pairs perfectly with a green salad featuring avocado, as the sweetness of the coconut balances the bitterness of the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts bolder sibling with significantly more spice is the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/la-belle-iloise-emiette-de-thon-zanzibar\"\u003eZanzibar Tuna Flakes\u003c\/a\u003e, which opts for heat rather than fruitiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFlaked instead of filleted\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Émietté\" means crumbled, and the word describes a unique way of canning fish. Instead of whole fillets, the tuna is packed in irregular pieces, mixed with vegetables, fruits, and oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis changes the character of the entire tin, as there is room between the pieces of fish for all the other ingredients. The seasoning is absorbed from all sides rather than just the exterior, and with every spoonful, you get fish, bell pepper, and coconut all at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarie-Galante, the small round island off Guadeloupe, lends its name and its list of ingredients to this blend. Coconut, lime, and bell pepper have long been at home there, and here they meet fish from the Atlantic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe perfect snack-sized tin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 80 grams, it is enough for two sandwiches or a serving of rice, and it vanishes faster than you might think when opening it. Unopened, it keeps for years in the cupboard; once opened, any leftovers should be covered and kept in the refrigerator, where they will last for one to two days. You can find other \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fischkonserven\"\u003ecanned fish\u003c\/a\u003e nearby, and the range from Quiberon can be found in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/la-belle-iloise\"\u003ela belle-iloise selection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"la belle-iloise","offers":[{"title":"80 g","offer_id":60552052474190,"sku":"048LAB036","price":5.25,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/la-belle-iloise-emiette-de-thon-marie-galante.png?v=1788944682","url":"https:\/\/nurgutes.eu\/en\/products\/la-belle-iloise-emiette-de-thon-marie-galante","provider":"nur Gutes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}