How long is tuna okay in the fridge?

[TKP]

I made a sandwich filler of (tinned) tuna, chopped onion and mayonnaise. It is in a sealed container in the fridge, but how long will it be okay?
Thank you

[Rabbit]

I always use tinned stuff within 2 days of opening and putting in the fridge. I got this idea from the baked beans tin recommendation. I suppose it might be ok for longer but I have normally eaten it by then.

HTH

[prettypennies]

I have kept tuna in a sealed container in the fridge for around 5 days before without a problem. I usually rely on my nose.
The onion may taint the fish though so probably good for 2 days I would guess.

[iceicebaby]

Id say 2 or 3 days, again sniff it if it smells ok it probably is.

[want2bmortgage3]

being a single person i often only need half a tin of something, i know i can keep things like baked beans covered in the fridge for a day or two but unsure about tuna? anyone know?

also talking about tuna, i see sainsburys have really cheap value cans of it now, what is the difference between that and the standard tuna chunks?

[rach]

I'd keep tuna a couple of days, don't leave in the tin though, put into a dish and cover. the sniff test is usually the way to tell!

the value cans are usually tuna flakes rather than steak or chunks. I know my mum feeds her cat with them as they're cheaper than cat food, but i am sure they are fine for eating too!

when i was on my own I used to buy the Sainsburys 3 packs of mini tuna tins, then it was just enough for one portion. they used to be 99p, think a little more now, so actually work out quite reasonable (i found i'd end up chucking half the other tins out!)

[geri1965]

I must be really greedy then, as I eat the whole tin!

[onetomany]

my freind eats value tuna and she says its fine, yea dont keep anything in a tin in the freidge

[want2bmortgage3]

well to be honest i could probably have eaten the whole tin, as i still feel a bit hungry. with baked beans i usually have the whole tin to myself. thanks for the info about storing in another container ive heard about the problem leaving food in tins.

[domesticgoddess789]

Hi I opened a can of tuna on wednesday night and only used a third of it. The remainder is in the fridge in a tupperware box but I don't need it until sunday. do you think it will keep until then?

How long would you keep it for before binning it?

Hayley

[N9eav]

If it's in a tupperware in the fridge it should be fine.

[Penelope Penguin]

Originally Posted by pinkhayley789

Hi I opened a can of tuna on wednesday night and only used a third of it. The remainder is in the fridge in a tupperware box but I don't need it until sunday. do you think it will keep until then?

How long would you keep it for before binning it?

Hayley

You'll have had it open for 4 days :confused: I wouldn't take the risk with tinned fish - if I'm not using it within 24 hours, I freeze it for later.

I'll add this to the existing thread so that you can get more opinions.

Penny. x

[zippychick]

PP, so if I have had some since Sunday, would i be better to bin it? I have managed to forget about it until today. It is in a lock and lock, airtight.

[tandraig]

for tuna on its own in airtight container should be ok for 5 days - but smell it to check.
I find if i mix tuna with mayo (i like to add sweetcorn or onion to the mix) then i find that it smells funny after a couple of days and the mayo separates out after the first day - but thats ok you can alwys stir it in again.

[buxtonrabbitgreen]

I would use it within 2 days myself. I think value Tuna is the pits, all slimey and mushy. Only suitable for cats imo. I would rather have it less often. But I prefer herrings anyway.

[mal4mac]

I'm eating my way through a can of Sainsbury's Basics tuna (with Sweetcord and Mayo) and very tasty it is too! It's as good as any other tinned tuna I've bought. It's chunky & steaky and isn't like the flaky & slimey brands you mention. I'm on my third day so I think I'll have what remains with chips tonight - don't throw it away! - it's good enough to eat all day...