Tag: Tuna

Kiyoshi Kimura, who owns the Sushizanmai chain, paid 333.6 million yen ($3.1 million) for the 278-kg (613-lb) fish caught off the coast of northern Japan’s Aomori prefecture, or double what he had paid six years ago. Where was the 3 million dollar tuna caught? David Edwards caught enormous specimen three miles off Ireland’s south coast. […]

Skipjack and canned light tuna, which are relatively low in mercury, can be eaten as part of a healthy diet. However, albacore, yellowfin and bigeye tuna are high in mercury and should be limited or avoided. What is the healthiest canned tuna to eat? Canned light tuna is the better, lower-mercury choice, according to the […]

While they’re both highly nutritious, salmon comes out ahead due to its healthy omega-3 fats and vitamin D. Meanwhile, tuna is the winner if you’re instead looking for more protein and fewer calories per serving. Is canned salmon healthier than canned tuna? So, which one should I eat? So technically, salmon is a tiny bit […]

The species does not reach reproductive maturity until the age of 8 (bluefin may live to 40), so overfishing has seriously curtailed the replenishment of fishing stocks. (The northern bluefin tuna, which can exceed 1,000 pounds, is also in danger, though a bit less so than its tastier cousin.) Is tuna the cheapest meat? by […]

If you’re in doubt about freshness, ask for a smell; the fish should have a fresh sea-air smell, not an overly fishy odor. All tuna steaks will have a strip of darker meat running through them. This nutritious meat is perfectly edible but has a strong flavor that many people don’t like. What is the […]

Albacore and Yellowfin Tuna are fantastic game fish, and they’re both good eating, too. However, if you’re after a bigger catch, your choice should obviously be Yellowfin. If you’re just getting into Tuna fishing, go with Albacore, and you won’t regret it. Is yellowfin tuna better than regular tuna? Difference Between White Tuna (Albacore) and […]

A November 2011 study — the only one of its kind — published in Public Health Nutrition found water-packed tuna has about three times more of the beneficial EPA and DHA omega-3 fats as tuna in oil. This is because when you drain oil from oil-packed tuna, some of the omega-3s in the fish go […]

When it comes to tuna, its colour is going to play a primary role when determining if it’s truly sushi grade. Avoid tuna that has a glowing, plastic and almost transparent red to it. Anything that looks too vibrant has been chemically treated to give off an illusion of freshness. Ours looks and feels authentic. […]

Cool the Tuna down rapidly It is essential that the flesh is cooled as rapidly as possible and kept at a temperature just above freezing until you want to eat or further process the fish. The best way to do this is to apply ice to both sides of the fish and pack the inside […]

Yellowfin Tuna is a much leaner meat, with a milder and lighter flavour. Lacking the coveted fat content of Bluefin Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna is a much firmer meat. With bright red meat in its raw state, Yellowfin Tuna turns a brownish colour when cooked and offers a firm and moist meat with large flakes. Which […]

Fortunately, parents and kids need not give up tuna altogether. There are two main kinds of canned tuna: chunk light and solid or chunk white (albacore). All canned white tuna is albacore. Its mercury levels are almost three times higher than the smaller skipjack tuna, used in most canned light tuna products. Is tuna in […]

Bleeding improves the appearance of uncooked tuna flesh, helps initially to reduce the fish’s body temperature and also gets rid of all the bacteria located in the fish’s blood stream that may foul the flesh. All tuna should be bled for 10 to 15 minutes after iki-spiking and then immediately chilled. Do you bleed tuna? […]

Most raw tuna for sushi, for example, is well prepared and has a lower risk of getting you sick. Once you’ve brought your raw tuna or other type of fish home, you can freeze it, or store it in your fridge and cook it immediately within a day or two. Can you eat tuna raw […]

Potential downsides. The two main concerns when it comes to tuna are mercury content and sustainability. There are also some potential downsides to canned tuna specifically, including fat and sodium content and the safety of the can itself. Why you shouldn’t eat canned tuna? The tuna sandwich is a lunchbox staple. But several species of […]

The high levels of omega-3 fatty acids in tuna fish may help to reduce the level of omega-6 fatty acids and LDL cholesterol that can accumulate inside the arteries of the heart. Studies have shown that eating more omega-3 is associated with reduced rates of cardiovascular disease, including heart attacks. Is canned tuna good for […]

Skipjack and canned light tuna, which are relatively low in mercury, can be eaten as part of a healthy diet. However, albacore, yellowfin and bigeye tuna are high in mercury and should be limited or avoided. Is there any tuna without mercury? Because of its lower mercury levels (no more than 0.1 parts per million […]

Canned light tuna is the better, lower-mercury choice, according to the FDA and EPA. Canned white and yellowfin tuna are higher in mercury, but still okay to eat. Bigeye tuna should be avoided completely, but that species isn’t used for canned tuna anyway. Which tuna is healthier water or oil? A November 2011 study — […]

Canned light tuna. Canned light tuna is the better, lower-mercury choice, according to the FDA and EPA. Canned white and yellowfin tuna are higher in mercury, but still okay to eat. Bigeye tuna should be avoided completely, but that species isn’t used for canned tuna anyway. Is there any canned tuna that doesn’t have mercury […]

Our Saku Tuna is Premium, AAA #01 Tuna. It is a precision-cut portion of center-cut tuna loin, perfect for making sushi, sashimi, and tataki. This premium yellowfin saku is boneless and skinless with blood line removed. Can you eat AAA grade tuna raw? Tuna steak from the grocery store should only be consumed raw if […]

Not only does this process ensure a great product for the end user, but it also behooves the fishermen to generate the best quality fish possible to maximize the value of the catch. When the fish is off loaded from the boats, the head and tail are removed and the fish will undergo their first […]