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m222@goplay.comTuno CasseroleIngredients (use vegan versions): 1 package of elbow macaroni noodles
1 bag each of frozen peas, carrots,
1 tube of Tuno
Soymage chedder cheese, grated
1/2 cup Rice Dream (rice milk)
1/2 cup Nayonaise
2-4 tablespoon nutritional yeast
Directions:Combine all the ingredients in a casserole dish. Sprinkle nutritional yeast on top,and cover. Bake in oven for 15 minutes at 350 degrees.
Note: In preparing this dish, use your own judgement when adding the amounts of cheese,milk, and Nayonaise.
Serves: 6-8
Preparation time: 30 mins
Tuno??? I'm not sure what that is. It sounds like a fishy tofu product, but I have never seen it at the natural food store. Am I looking in the wrong place? I do miss tuna, so I would be happy to find it.
Archived comment by: beth
Beth, Tuno is a soy product. It is a mock Tuna. You are looking in the right place. Hwoever your health food store may not carry it. Mine didn't carry it, so I asked if they could order it. They did, and a lot of people have been buying it. The man who does the ordering for New Frontiers, my store, said that he has been getting positive feedback on this product. Good Luck!
Archived comment by: michelle
Do they sell TUNO in Canada? I've never heard of it. It made me laugh though!
Archived comment by: gia
GIA, DID YOU EVER LIVE IN SPRING VALLEY , CA.?
Archived comment by: darlene
Tuno is a soy based tuna substitute. It is made by Worthington. I did contact them directly and was informed that they could not sell them mail order since it was perishable. You may want to locate a Seventh Day Adventist bookstore/market. These folks have been in the vegetetarian food business for years.
) Good luck!! P.S. I'm not Jay, sorry
Archived comment by: jay
Tuno is made by Natural Touch.
Archived comment by: sarah
The confusion with the Tuno is to be expected, yall. They market it with two different packages and two different names (and, if you can believe it the two have slightly different ingredients and prices.) I do purchasing for the grocery dept. in our natural foods co-op here in Fayetteville, AR. Natural Touch is Worthington and is now owned by Kelloggs. These are the same ones who make Morningstar Farms--and they use GMO ingredients! (Remember the recall because of StarLink corn contamination?) Sad, but true. Howe'ver, Tuno is hands down the best tuna replacement that you can find. Its just far more tuna-like than tofu with nori flakes added.
Archived comment by: c. L.
I found a tin (I'm semi-British) of Tuno in a small shop downtown Keywest, and am asking around ever since where-ever I go. Very hard to find this stuff. I would appreciate any tips of finding some in England, France, or Holland, or a manufacturer or wholefood place that would export to my local food shop (which is interested) Thanks, freely email me at
sjorsandcat@ntlworld.comArchived comment by: sjorsandcat
Tuno is the nastiest stuff I have ever eaten. Couldnt even choke it down. Made me want to puke.
Archived comment by: melina
I have not eaten any animal flesh for about 28 years. I have always missed tuna! I found Tuno and was thrilled. Couldnt wait to get home and make a Tuno sandwich. Well, Tuno is delicious - if you like Alpo! The flavor didn't even remotely resemble tuna fish. It was oily and smelled exactly like canned dog food. I gave it to my dogs, and they loved it. Back to the food labratory for the Tuno people. eeeeeyuck!
Archived comment by: susano
I'm not sure tuno is vegan. If you look on the website (
www.naturaltouch.com) it lists it as kosher dairy and my can only says that it is vegetarian, not vegan. this could be because it would be processed in a place that does use dairy. I'm not sure if I like tuno yet.. So far its ok, and my cat won't eat it
Archived comment by: psychoHedgehog
Before I chanced upon mock tuna where I live -- I used to freeze tofu, thaw it and then shred it to bits -- it seemed to give the same texture as tuna ( although of course there's a compromise on taste). So for those of u who didn't like tuno u might want to give the tofu a try.
Archived comment by: rani
You can find Tuno at Wild Oats stores. It tastes better hot, like in this casserole, than cold. I mix it with Nayonaise, olives and celery salt and store overnight in the fridge. Then I make a sandwich with cheese and heat it in the toaster oven for a Tuno melt.
Archived comment by: melanie00
Tuno is available online at
www.petfoodshop.com. They sell vegan cat and dog foods. My cats love Evolution as long as it is mixed with Tuno and water. I wouldn't eat Tuno myself (because it doesn't smell appetizing), but I've never liked tuna, either. The price on petfoodshop.com is $4.5 per 12 ounce can (340 grams), including shipping the the continental USA. Does anyone know where I could get Tuno cheaper than that?
Archived comment by: sje333
Kellogg lists Tuno as a vegan product. Go to
www.kelloggs.com, select contact/faq at the top right, then enter tuno or vegan into the search box.
Archived comment by: sje333
I have not tried this casserole yet, but I can't wait to make it. I love Tuno!! I will admit that I thought it sounded gross, but after that first bite of my Tuno salad sandwich, I am converted! A friend of mine sent me Tuno which she found at a Kroger in Indiana. The ingredients list on the label (Natural Touch) are vegan.
Archived comment by: monicasather
You can find Tuno at:
http://nomeat.com/ I haven't eaten fish or meat for over 30 years. My husband went veg when he met me 25 years ago. I like this stuff a lot! We have 3 sons who have been raised vegetarians. Two of them love it (22 and 18 years old)..our 14 year old likes it okay and my husband thinks its pretty good.
Archived comment by: sierrawoman
I'm in Indiana, I go to Kroger, and I can't find the stuff! That previous post... was that in Indianapolis?? My husband would be REALLY glad to try this recipe, but I haven't seen the Tuno!
Archived comment by: snowy
I bought Tuno at a Kroger store. I have also seen it at Albertsons years ago. Adventist Book Centers will sell it by the case. Tuno works very well to stuff inside a tomato with celery and green onions. Its also great just as a tuna salad with crackers or melba toast. Just use Tuno instead of regular tuna.
Archived comment by: chrysyde
Tuno is great -- if you can find the frozen kind, which is water packed. I agree with the other commenters that the canned Tuno is oily and pretty nasty. In CA, they have the good stuff in many grocery stores, as well as 7th Day Adventist stores. The 7th Day Adventist stores in the DC area also carry it. I just moved to a city without frozen Tuno (I've searched high and low), and am quite sad. It was lovely to have tasty Tuno casseroles, especially in the winter. Sigh...
Archived comment by: bastetB
BastetB is exactly right-the frozen Tuno is the only one that tastes like you would hope. Although I like the Dolphin and Tuna Safe label on the can
Otherwise, How it all Vegans tuna salad recipe can b stripped down to just a tuna-like level.
Archived comment by: creaturenutt
The recipe mentioned a TUBE of tuno. The frozen tube Tuno is very different than the canned Tuno which is so scary it can leave emotional scars. The frozen tube Tuno is not as easy to come by or find, but its worth the effort to locate it. With some veganaisse and pickles, its a delight for sandwiches, grilled melts, salad, or dip.
Archived comment by: pandorra
You can find if you call 1800-765-6995(in the tube) With this recipe I suggest using vegenaise grapeseed style
Archived comment by: hiddenflowzz
This is a great recipe! Instead of elbow macaroni, I used organic rotini (tri colored, LOL, It was all I had) and I used Road End Organic Chreese (cheddar). We ate it all up!
Archived comment by: blufaerie
I actually like the canned version, though I've never tried the frozen. Could somebody give me a clue as to how much of the canned would go with this recipe? Is one can equal to one tube?
Archived comment by: jenneyrebecca
I really like the recipe-- but I used a tuna mixture that my friend suggested instead of the tuno. End result: Yum! From what I am reading, I guess there are two versions of TUNO? You can find one version of TUNO (canned) at
http://www.veganessentials.com . I didn't enjoy it much b/c it was oily and smelled like moldy wheat bread & olives. Thats just my opinion though.
Archived comment by: xTamix
The recipe does not suggest canned Tuno, which is very easy to come by. Canned Tuno pretty much tastes and smells like catfood, I would never suggest it to anyone, not even my cat. Frozen tube Tuno, as the recipe suggests, is much more desireable.
Archived comment by: idcgirl
Wow, I'm so glad to hear that there is more than one version of Tuno- I tried the canned version and it was SO gross. I was really disappointed. Not to mention it was over $4 a can! I'll definitely keep an eye out for the frozen version.
Archived comment by: veganosaurus
The first time I trtied the canned tuno I was grossed out as well, but i bought 2 cans, so I didn't want to waste! The second can I dumped into a mesh strainer and rinsed it thoroughly, pressed out the water and that did the trick for me - I loved it in tuna salad, as well as added to marinara sauce for pasta. I haven't seen the frozen, but will try it if I do find it!
Archived comment by: karin
I have never tried the tuno, but have been searching for it in stores where I live to no avail... I did find the frozen tuno on the following link. I have yet to order it....
http://www.nomeat.com/nomeat/showprod.cfm?&DID=9&CATID=27&ObjectGroup_ID=140Archived comment by: flowergirl
I can't stand Tuno straight out of the can - I have to agree with the above posters that it is pretty nasty and yes, reminds me of dog food. BUT when I make it as casserole or tuna salad it is WONDERFUL. Go figure!
Archived comment by: ladawna
This recipe is underrated! Tuno is rather yucky, but the key is to NEVER TASTE IT STRAIGHT OUT OF THE CAN! It doesn't taste anything like tuna, so its best you just prepare the whole dish and then make your judgement.
Archived comment by: nosf3ratu
