Category: Fish

Fish is the flesh of an animal used for food, and by that definition, it’s meat. What kind of meat is tuna? Tuna (also known as “tunny”) are fish that belong to the tribe Thunnini, a subgroup of Scombridae (the mackerel family). Is fish still considered meat? According to the United States Conference of Catholic […]

The FDA’s recommendation cites high levels of protein, vitamin D, selenium, B12, omega 3 fats and trace minerals. However, chunk light tuna is the only type of tuna recommended by the FDA as a “best choice,” with two to three servings per week considered safe for consumption. Is canned chunk light tuna healthy? Yes, canned […]

A-Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Children`s Center in Baltimore report that canned tuna fish can be eaten by children who are allergic to fish without causing an adverse reaction. Tuna, of course, is a rich source of protein, and apparently can be eaten by people who are allergic to other foods. Is canned tuna an […]

Heres the answer your looking for though. The word “tuna” in Spanish can mean “prickly pear.” “Tuna,” then, all by itself refers to the fish in the sea: We went fishing for tuna off the coast. “Tuna fish,” on the other hand, refers to the ingredients in the can: “I’ll have a tuna fish sandwich […]

If you are looking to lose weight, canned tuna is a good option because it is low in calories yet high in protein. Diets that are high in protein have been associated with benefits for weight loss, including increased feelings of fullness and reduced cravings ( 7 , 8 ). Is the tuna good for […]

There are subtle flavor differences between the varieties, but salmon is generally described as more strongly flavored, oily, or fishy than tuna. Similarly to tuna, you can enjoy salmon raw in sushi or a Hawaiian poke bowl, or cook it, if you prefer. When cooked, it’s more tender and flakes more easily than tuna. Is […]

In fact, about 25 percent of tuna longline fisheries catch is made up of sharks. On top of that, their misfortune is intertwined with the misery of exploited, underpaid fishery workers. The drive to find cheap labor to catch tuna not only puts people at extreme risk, it is also fueling shark finning. Is a […]

“Tuna” is an umbrella term that encompasses 61 species scientists often categorize as “tuna and tuna-like fish.” Of these 61, only 14 are considered true tuna. And of the 15 sold commercially or caught for sport, usually just three varieties — albacore, skipjack and yellowfin — are sent to the cannery. Is canned tuna the […]

Fat Content A 3-ounce beef sirloin steak has more than 3 grams of saturated fat. If you want to boost your protein intake without the excessive saturated fat, opt for tuna instead. A 3-ounce tuna steak has less than 1.5 grams of saturated fat. Is tuna healthier than meat? Canned white tuna has a lot […]

“White” fish is white both before and after cooking, whereas fattier fish (e.g., salmon and tuna) are red before cooking and turn either white (tuna) or remain pink (salmon) after cooking. Is tuna meat white or red? redSome types of fish, such as tuna, are red when raw and turn white when cooked. Certain types […]

Tuna is so strikingly similar to beef (despite being a fish) that we highly recommend it to all our beef steak fans. In this feature we’re going to deep dive into Tuna and understand more about this wonderful fish, what to look for if you’re eating out and how to cookto cookA cuisine is a […]

Canned light tuna contains the least amount of mercury, and the FDA suggests limiting yourself to no more than 12 ounces a week, or no more than four 3-ounce cans. How much canned tuna should I eat a week? According to the administration, adults can typically consume two to three 4-ounce servings of light tuna […]

Tuna is a great weight-loss food thanks to its high protein content. In addition to providing amino acids that your body can use to build muscle tissue — a process that boosts your metabolism — protein helps with weight loss because of its high thermic effect. Is canned tuna good for losing weight? If you […]

Huge Bluefin Tuna Caught in Florida The record bluefin tuna in Florida currently sits at 826.5 pounds, which was caught off the coast of Destin in 2017. This past Sunday, April 17th, 2022, the No Name boat was 160 miles offshore from Destin on a trip meant to target marlin when they hooked into an […]

Based on data reported to the world’s regional fisheries management bodies, Indonesia and Japan were consistently the top two tuna fishing nations from 2012 to 2018, in terms of total reported landings. (See Figure 1.) In 2018, Indonesia landed 568,170 metric tons, followed by Japan at 369,696 metric tons. What country fishes the most tuna? […]

With about 40,000 metric tons of all bluefin species caught per year—less than 1 percent of total tuna landings by weight—these fish generate an estimated $610 million to $660 million for fishermen and $2 billion to $2.5 billion in the global marketplace. How much tuna is caught annually? The study, which looked only at larger […]

Prized as a high-value dish at sushi restaurants, bluefin are being push toward extinction by decades of overfishing. The International Union for Conservation of Nature lists two species of bluefin, the Atlantic and the southern, as endangered or critically endangered, on its “Red List” of imperiled species. How much bluefin tuna are left in the […]

This week, the scientists who evaluate the health of Pacific bluefin tuna, one of the most iconic and valuable fish species in the world, released a new stock assessment that shows the population at just 3.3 percent of its unfished level. How much bluefin tuna are left in the world? However, no matter where you […]

Brown tuna is still edible when the brown pieces are warm brown in color. In other words, the tuna will have a reddish hue while still being brown. If the tuna is dark brown with cool undertones, the tuna should not be eaten. We like to think of it as if the fish is red […]

Fresh water on tuna meat turns it gray and mushy – so collared fish do lose a certain amount of meat. Ice made from salt water best bet when collaring. Why is my tuna mushy? “MTS is a condition in tuna where the texture of the muscle becomes pasty/mushy and more evident after cooking. It […]