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How to reuse oil from tuna cans – Italian Cuisine

How to reuse oil from tuna cans


Wasting canned tuna oil is a shame because, as research confirms, it is safe and rich in properties. Here are some ideas to recycle it

How many of us when they open one can of tuna drain theoil throwing it in the kitchen sink? Probably most. A very wrong habit for two reasons: first because the oil should be properly disposed of and not thrown down the drain, second because it is in all respects a olive oil (in some references also extra virgin) and therefore of a precious food that would not go wasted.

Canned tuna oil is good: research confirms this

A Research recently by the Experimental Station for the Food Preserves Industry (SSICA) of Parma, carried out on behalf of the National Association of Fish and Tuna Conservers (ANCIT), analyzed olive oil present in 80 gram canned tuna samples ready for consumption, keeping them at 3 different temperatures (4 °, 20 ° and 37 °) and observing the variations in a reference period of 13 months in which tests on oxidation, sensory analysis and analysis of the acid profile of fats were carried out .

The results did not show any alterations, on the contrary, they showed in the oil in contact with the tuna a increase in polyunsaturated fats, in particular compounds of acids Omega 3 fats (DHA) and of Vitamin D (cholecalciferol), naturally not present in olive oil, retaining good characteristics in terms of tasting, aroma, flavor and color. This is because the sterilization conditions to which it is subjected provide temperatures that do not compromise the organoleptic and nutritional properties, and do not cause oxidation. So canned tuna oil would be good and safe that, if you don't want to consume it all with tuna, it can be reused as a condiment or ingredient of a plate.

Recipes for reusing canned tuna oil

Some idea? For example, if we cook one pasta with tuna, in white or with tomato sauce, we can use it to prepare the sautéed enriching the dish with taste. Or you can use it to season one Bruschetta to be enjoyed while preparing lunch or dinner or to entertain guests before sitting at the table. Furthermore, the oil from the can of tuna can be used for marinate the fish, prepare a sauce, stuff one flat bread.

Browse the gallery to discover all the recipes for reusing canned tuna oil!

The ideas come from the blogger Paolo Pedemonte of "Healthsoup".

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5 ways to reuse citrus peels – Italian Cuisine

5 ways to reuse citrus peels


Reusing citrus peels in the kitchen is a way to not waste anything. Here are some ideas for your dishes and more!

Have you ever thought about when you peel an orange? Gesture after gesture, without taking care of yourself, free the turgid and juicy segments ready to be eaten and… .. the peel? In less than no time ended up in the wet bag! What a pity! Yes, because the citrus peels they have a life of their own even without the fruit they contain. Let's find out how many things can be done if we reuse them!

Zeste for flavoring

Thinly sliced the peel of lemons and oranges and use it for flavor a risotto, fish made on the grill or in the oven, carbonated or smooth water, a veal stew or a panna cotta. The citrus peels reduced to thin or grated strips will give a touch of freshness that will conquer you.

Orange peels for sugar

You will have happened to find the sugar in blocks, hard and unusable. Add some orange peel in the jar that contains it will prevent crystallization!

Orange peels to sleep better

Do you have insomnia problems? Then get some orange peels and prepare them with them an infusion to drink half an hour before going to sleep: you will sleep peacefully and relaxed. This is because orange peels contain some substances with relaxing properties, which promote sleep.

Lemon peel against moths

You no longer know how to eliminate moths from your closets? Nothing could be easier with the dried lemon peels: cut them into small pieces, let them dry and then put them in gauze bags that you can put in your closets, between the linen and your woolen clothes. This way you can say goodbye to those annoying insects.

Orange to drain

Centrifuge the orange zest and the oil you get from it will be a cure-all for swollen legs and feet. In fact, the peel of oranges contains many antioxidants, including hesperidin, a molecule with powerful draining effects.

Lemon zest for salting

Yes you got it right, you can use lemon zest instead of salt! Only if you have followed this process though! Take some organic lemons, cut them into 4 wedges and put them in a jar. Cover everything with coarse salt, fill well without leaving empty spaces and close the jar tightly. Leave it in the pantry for two months, after which only the peel will remain, because the salt will have completely dried the lemon. At this point you can use it cut into small pieces to give flavor to risotto, white meats, soups and fish dishes.

In the tutorial some other tips to use the peels of lemons and oranges

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