When i was a kid, if you opened a can of tuna it was all cut like in a roll; now it is like squished parts?

Question

Seems like 15 or 20 years ago i could buy a can of Tuna in water from the store and it would resemble a fresh cut of the fish. Like a section, or part of the "log". Nowadays, if i buy a can of Tuna, it's like little pieces of squished and finely chopped meat. What "brand" of tuna or style do i need to buy to get the "whole cut". And, why did this change? ..........I suspect more water and minced pieces produce more profit.....Thank you in advance...

Answer 1

Check the can..... I get mine at one of the membership warehouse clubs (i,.e. Costco or Sam's club)  I buy the store brand of Solid White Albacore.  Yes, at the time it is more expensive as there are 8 cans to a package, but who doesn't always have tuna on hand as a staple item.  The only kind I buy any more- hate the 'squished' kind and the solid kind at the regular stores are to expensive.

Answer 2

STARKIST Gourmet Choice Solid Light Tuna Fillet.  I like the kind that comes packed in olive oil and in a pop-top can.  I keep it chilled in the refrigerator.  It's a little more expensive than the squished kind, but worth it for the difference in quality. I think it's also available packed in water.  

Answer 3

Check the can

Some is Flaked Tuna, others are Sandwich Tuna, my brands would mean nothing to you.

Answer 4

You still can buy the 'log' - buy 'solid white tuna' - Starkist is a good brand.