canned tuna fish

Cysteine reduces mercury in tuna

By Staff Writer

Chalmers University researchers developed a cysteine-infused packaging solution, reducing mercury levels in canned tuna by up to 35%, enhancing food safety. Fish is a high-quality source of protein, containing omega-3 fatty acids and many other beneficial nutrients. However, the accumulation of toxic mercury also makes fish consumption a concern, of which tuna is particularly susceptible....