This Fremont Fish Market Yellowfin Tuna with Chili is an Aldi house brand, and a new item as of Fall 2026. Both it and a "with lemon" version debuted simultaneously. They appear to be hopping on the bandwagon for flavored tuna in single serving cans packaged in cartons with eye-catching, colorful graphics. But in a bargain price market channel. At $2.49 a can, they seemed worth a try.
Initial impression upon opening the can: 4.9/5.
Nice appearance. You can see whole chunks of fillet with very little debris. The aroma is clean, not fishy, a plus for canned tuna. A sip of the liquid doesn't reveal much. The olive oil is tinged red from "paprika extract" and "capsicum extract", so no real chili pepper.
Let's Dig In
The fillet is as thick as the can is deep. I had to pry the fish out in chunks. Very little liquid remained in the tin, and I poured it onto the fish.
The minimal amount of packing liquid can be a plus or a minus. Too much can make one feel like there could have been more fish in the can. Too little risks leaving an already dry fish tasting all the more drier.
The flavor is good, with only a little tuna "tang". The chili seasoning isn't really doing much other than adding color. The mouthfeel is a little on the dry side, but not unreasonable. Mixed in a salad with dressing or mayo would resolve it.
A check of the sodium content reveals a lower than average 210mg, but it tasted a little saltier. In no way a problem, though.
Main Takeaways
- Good tuna flavor
- Not much chili flavor
- A little dry tasted alone
Interesting that the carton says "product of Ecuador", while listing a possible 8 different FAO catch areas, including those from the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans. This particular tin was stamped FAO87, Southeast Pacific.
Overall, I'd have to say that by comparison, the Genova Yellowfin Tuna with Calabrian Chili was a better experience. Higher sodium content notwithstanding, it was more flavorful and better priced at $3 for a larger 5oz. can.
Brand: Aldi / Fremont Fish Market
Description: Yellowfin tuna in olive oil with chili
Species: Thunnus albacares
Country of Origin: Ecuador
Source: FAO87, Southeast Pacific
Skin/Bones: No/No
Net Wt: 3.2 oz.
Price Range: $2-3