Ortiz Bonito del Norte tuna review
Ortiz Bonito del Norte White Tuna in Olive Oil (5 × 112g)
By Tom Calder
Ortiz, from Ondarroa in the Basque Country, in its everyday form: white tuna (bonito del norte) packed in olive oil, in a 112g tin you can eat straight from the can. It's the gentlest step up from supermarket tuna, and the five-pack means it can sit in the cupboard and still get eaten. Amazon owners rate it 4.6 from 167 ratings.
- Best for
- A first premium tin: tuna good enough to eat on its own, with bread or a salad.
- Skip it if
- You want tuna for calories on a budget
as of 2 Nov 2026, 13:07 GMT · Details
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What we like
- Packed in olive oil, ready to eat from the tin
- Sold as a five-pack, so one can be opened and the rest kept
- 4.6 from 167 Amazon owner ratings
Worth knowing
- Several times the cost of supermarket tuna
- A 112g tin is a small portion for a main meal
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Our review
Ortiz is a family cannery in Ondarroa on the Basque coast, and this is its standard white tuna: albacore caught one fish at a time on a line, packed in olive oil in a 112g tin. It is a store-cupboard tin you will want to open on an ordinary Tuesday, which is the best argument for keeping a few in reserve.
What's in the tin
Ortiz names the fish as white tuna, Thunnus alalunga, also called albacore or longfin tuna, and says each fish is individually line-caught during the fishing season. The tin holds 112g, of which 82g is tuna once the oil is drained. The company's address is Ondarroa, in Bizkaia.
Ortiz's page gives, per 100g, 264 kcal, 25.7g of protein, 17.9g of fat of which 3.3g is saturated, almost no carbohydrate and 1.2g of salt. Retail listings sometimes show slightly different figures, so the label on your tin is the one to trust. Bonito del norte is the Spanish name for the same fish; Ortiz uses both names.
Why it belongs in a food store
The tins need no cooking, no can-heating and no water, and you can eat the tuna straight from the tin with bread, crackers or a tin of beans. Protein is the thing a cupboard of pasta and rice tends to run short of, and a tin of fish fills that gap with no fridge. The olive oil carries useful calories too, so don't pour it away if food is tight.
Because it is good enough to eat by choice, it rotates naturally: use one, buy one, and the oldest tin never sits forgotten at the back. Our guide to how much food to store shows how tins like this fit into a week's supply.
Once it's open
The Food Standards Agency says not to store food in an opened tin can: empty what is left into a storage container, cover it and put it in the fridge, which should run between 0 and 5°C. It advises eating leftovers within 48 hours. Ortiz suggests keeping opened tuna submerged in olive oil to protect its flavour; in a power cut with no working fridge, open only what you will eat at one sitting. Our power cut food safety guide covers the rest of the fridge.
How it compares
On the comparison Ortiz's own ventresca is the belly cut, richer and sold as a single 110g tin. Herpac's bluefin loin is a 120g tin of a different, larger species caught off Barbate. Nuri's sardines in spiced tomato sauce are the better pick if you want oily fish with a sauce. The bonito del norte five-pack is the everyday choice of the group, and the easiest one to keep stocked.
Our verdict
Buy it if you want tinned fish that is a pleasure rather than a fallback, and you will eat through five tins in normal life. Skip it if your aim is the most protein for the least money: supermarket tuna in spring water does that job, and a large store of it costs a fraction as much. If you do buy the five-pack, note the earliest date on the box.
A researched review, built from the maker's specs, manual and UK listings; facts checked 2 Nov 2026. Sources: Conservas Ortiz: white tuna in olive oil, 112g; Food Standards Agency: how to chill, freeze and defrost food safely (gov.uk).
Who shouldn't buy this
Don't buy it if you want tuna for calories on a budget: a supermarket multipack is far cheaper per tin and does the same job in an emergency.
Key specs
| Type | White tuna (bonito del norte) in olive oil |
| Pack | 5 × 112g |
| From | Spain |
| Eat cold | Yes |
This is a Researched review: we haven't used this product. We check every specification against at least two independent sources, re-check the UK price on a schedule where we can track it automatically, and say plainly who it isn't for. Commissions never change a rating.
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as of 2 Nov 2026, 13:07 GMT · Details
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Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.Questions
What is bonito del norte?
The Spanish name for albacore, Thunnus alalunga, which Ortiz calls white tuna. Ortiz says its fish are individually line-caught during the season.
How much tuna is in a 112g Ortiz tin?
Ortiz gives 82g of tuna once the olive oil is drained, from a net weight of 112g.
How long does opened tinned tuna keep?
The Food Standards Agency says to move leftovers out of the tin into a covered container in the fridge, at 0 to 5°C, and eat them within 48 hours.
Is Ortiz tuna good for an emergency food store?
Yes, as part of one. It needs no cooking or water and is rich in protein, at 25.7g per 100g on Ortiz's figures. It is a treat-level tin, so most stores pair a few with cheaper staples.
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