Author: Elvira Bowen

After gently pressing your finger on a piece of fish, the flesh should spring back immediately. If it does not, or if the fish feels mushy to the touch, it is not fresh and should not be eaten. How can you tell if raw tuna is fresh? If they look dull and matte, or very […]

Big enough to make a meal for one person, or for two to share as an appetizer. But size is not their only charm- they happen to be absolutely delicious. Rich, juicy and flavourful, it has a meaty feel in the mouth but is soft enough to cut with a fork or chopsticks. Which part […]

3 to 5 days. Unopened canned tuna is pretty much safe to eat for years past the date on the label, as long as the can is intact. Once you open it, canned tuna lasts 3 to 5 days in the fridge. Canned food, especially store-bought, lasts for years, and canned tuna is no exception. […]

As the fish deteriorates, the blood line turns dull and brownish. While it’s perfectly safe to eat, it has a strong, fishy taste, which is why recipes often recommend cutting it out. How do you use tuna bloodline? Skewer the marinated bloodline and place the skewers on the hot grill. Cook for 3 to 4 […]

captain Nick Gowitzka. The Little Shell is a 42′ Provincial commercial vessel, helmed by captain Nick Gowitzka, who previously served as the first mate on Captain Greg Mayer’s legendary boat, the Fishin’ Frenzy. What kind of boat is the little shell? Custom SportfishAs Seen on TV, we are the Little Shell of the National Geographic […]

In the carbon monoxide method, after the tuna is cut and ready to sell, the meat goes through a machine that injects carbon monoxide into it to counter the oxidation of the meat. This prevents the tuna from becoming brown in color and keeps it fresh longer. Does tuna oxidize? Tuna tends to oxidize quickly, […]

Tuna flesh, like the flesh of many land animals, contains myoglobin, a pigmented protein that stores oxygen in the muscle tissue. Myoglobin changes color, however, depending among other things on how much oxygen is available to it. What Colour should tuna be? Fresh tuna, depending on its fat content, ranges in color from pale pink […]

About 50% yield. How much edible meat is on a tuna? Fish can weigh up to 60 lbs, but those preferred by consumers are 8-25 lbs. About 50% of the whole albacore can be utilized for food and a 10 lb albacore will yield about 5 lbs of meat. The yield should be even greater […]

Starkist Samoa Co. owns and operates the tuna processing facility in Tutuila, American Samoa. The American Samoa facility processes and cans tuna for human consumption and processes fish byproducts into fishmeal and fish oil. Is StarKist tuna a product of China? StarKist Tuna is a brand of tuna produced by StarKist Co., an American company […]

Meanwhile the canned seafood section of our supermarkets have given much more real estate to pouched tuna, which does not need draining. Should I drain the water from my tuna? Canned tuna is cooked, and can be eaten straight from the can. That said, many prefer to drain it from the liquid that it came […]

The name ahi comes from the Hawaiian ahi, and refers to the species that is otherwise known as yellowtail tuna. If you are going to sear a tuna steak, chances are you are going to use high-quality tuna steaks (usually from yellowtail, bigeye, or bluefin tunas). Is ahi tuna better than regular tuna? Solid/albacore tuna: […]

Firm with an incredible taste profile, our wild-caught and center-cut raw tuna is the premier choice for gourmet sushi chefs. These Yellowfin Tuna saku blocks (also referred to as Ahi) are ideal for sushi, sashimi, poke, and tataki. Can I eat wild caught ahi tuna raw? The bottom line. Raw tuna is generally safe when […]

Tuna steak from the grocery store should only be consumed raw if it is labeled sushi-grade or sashimi-grade. While this is still not a guarantee against parasites, it means the fish was caught, cleaned, and frozen quickly while still on the boat and is the best option for sushi or sashimi. Is tuna steak the […]

Usually what you’ll find is ahi (also called yellowfin) tuna loins offered as steak. If you can find or afford bluefin, though, go for it! To understand how a tuna steak works, we need to look at the fish itself. Tuna is a large oceangoing predatory fish that can grow up to 1,500 lbs. Is […]

Are all tuna steaks sushi grade? Not all Tuna steaks are “sushi-grade” or “sashimi-grade.” If they are, it will be labeled as such as stores can typically charge more for it as it is a selling feature. If it’s not written on the label, don’t eat it raw. In fact, it’s best to confirm from […]

bright red. #1 grade tuna should have bright red, shiny and translucent. The core and tail sample should have this color. The bloodline from the samples should be darker red than the meat. It should not be black or brown. How do I know if my tuna is sushi grade? When it comes to tuna, […]

Whether you bought the tuna steak frozen or found it in your freezer, you can thaw it using your fridge or microwave. Once you’ve thawed the tuna steaks, you can sear them or grill them to make a delicious meal. Can I sear frozen tuna? If you have some frozen tuna steaks on hand but […]

So, yes, you can eat Trader Joe’s ahi tuna raw as long as the one you’re buying is labeled sushi-grade or sashimi-grade. It’s undergone the process required to make it safe to be consumed raw. That means it’s been caught, cleaned, and frozen in short order directly on the boat after being caught. Is Trader […]

“Shrimp, crab, and lobster are high in iodine, which may lead to clogged pores and acne,” Wellman says. Instead, she says, try heart-healthy fish such as tuna and salmon, which contain fatty acids (and possible skin-boosters) like omega-3 and omega-6. Milk.”Those stress your skin and may lead to breakouts. Is eating tuna good for acne? […]