Tag: Tuna

Is Kirkland Tuna Sustainable?

In 2017, the environmental organization Greenpeace ranked the product as one of the nine worst cans of tuna on a “shopping guide” for “sustainable, ethical, and fair” tuna brands. In its ranking, Greenpeace criticized Costco’s tuna sourcing in part for failing to “address destructive fishing practices.” Which tuna brand is most sustainable? Wild PlanetWild Planet, […]

Is Pole And Line Caught Tuna Sustainable?

Of the seven commercially-important tuna species (albacore, bigeye, skipjack, yellowfin, Atlantic bluefin, Pacific bluefin and southern bluefin), pole and line catches mostly skipjack, and some albacore, both of which have largely healthy stocks. It’s the most sustainable method catching the most sustainable tunas. Why is pole and line sustainable? Once a fish is hooked it […]

Is Wild Planet Tuna Really Sustainable?

Wild Planet, American Tuna, and Whole Foods’ 365 Everyday Value score best on the list, with Wild Planet notching the top spot thanks to its sustainable fishing techniques, including pole-and-line and trolling, which reduce the amount of unintentionally caught marine creatures, or bycatch. Is Wild Planet sustainable? Wild Planet is the first large-scale sustainably focused […]

What Temperature Is Medium Rare Tuna?

between 125 and 130 degrees F. Place the seasoned tuna steaks over direct heat and grill for approximately 3 minutes. Flip to the other side and cook an additional 3 minutes. The internal temperature should be between 125 and 130 degrees F for a medium rare steak. What temperature should tuna be? Pat the tuna […]

Is Starkist Tuna Dolphin Safe?

StarKist tuna is labeled with a special “Dolphin Safe” logo. We condemn the use of driftnets and gillnets because they are indiscriminate fishing methods that trap dolphins, whales and other marine life along with the intended catch of fish. Why does StarKist tuna say dolphin-safe? The “Dolphin-Safe” label signifies that no dolphins were killed or […]

Do Dolphins Get Caught In Tuna Nets?

Dolphin numbers in the Indian Ocean may have dropped by more than 80% in recent decades, with an estimated 4m small cetaceans caught as “by-catch” in commercial tuna fishing nets since 1950, according to a study. Are dolphins caught in tuna nets? The assessment suggests that 80,000 dolphins may be accidentally caught every year by […]

Where Do John West Get Their Tuna From?

MSC certification is a truly independent verification system, ensuring that tuna is harvested responsibly.” John West Australia accounts for over 40% of the supply of canned tuna in Australia, most of which is sourced from the West Central Pacific Ocean. What tuna is used in John West? Which tuna species are used in your products? […]

Does Canned Tuna Have Dolphin Meat In It?

Does non-dolphin-safe canned tuna contain dolphin meat? No. Canned tuna has never contained dolphin and/or mammal byproducts. What percentage of canned tuna is dolphin? Canned tuna does not contain dolphin meat. The only protein in cans of tuna comes from various kinds of tuna. While some fishing practices result in unintended dolphin mortality, the dolphins […]

Is John West Tuna Dolphin Friendly?

Standards for dolphin safe practices were developed by the Earth Island Institute in the early 1970s. In order for products to bear the ‘Dolphin Friendly’ symbol, tuna fishing vessels must be certified by the institute. All of our tuna products are ‘Dolphin Friendly’. What brand of tuna is dolphin safe? StarKist tuna is labeled with […]

Do You Sear Tuna On High Heat?

Cooking it up To get a quality sear, you need high heat. A cast-iron or other heavy-bottomed pan will provide enough heat capacity to sear a tuna steak, and a light skiff of high smoke-point oil on the surface will enhance heat transfer from the pan to the fish while also preventing sticking. How do […]

Why Is My Tuna Fish Watery?

Your tuna salad is too watery and bland because the tuna meat has been cooked in tuna juice and salted water (like canned tuna). If you don’t drain your tuna properly, the juices will leak into your salad and make it too watery. Why is my tuna so watery? In the case of tuna salad, […]

Is The Tuna In A Tuna Melt Hot Or Cold?

hot sandwich. Tuna melts are a hot sandwich, while tuna salad sandwiches are the cold version. They can be open or close faced, with the open sandwiches being more the homemade, 1970’s Mom version and the closed sandwiches are more of the restaurant version. Why is it called a tuna melt? Like many popular regional […]

Is American Cheese Good On A Tuna Sandwich?

So many cheeses work in a tuna melt. Cheddar, American*, Swiss, Gruyère, Pepper Jack—even low-moisture mozzarella. What kind of cheese goes with tuna? According to The Cheese Empire, a creamy cheese with good melting properties that doesn’t have too strong a flavor is the best way to go, with the outlet citing mozzarella, cheddar, and […]

Should Seared Tuna Be Cold In The Middle?

Before searing tuna, it is important to bring the fish to room temperature so that it cooks evenly; searing chilled tuna might result in warm edges and an unpleasantly cold center. Is tuna steak supposed to be cold? As noted above, keeping your fish chilled until the last moment is an important safety step, but […]

Do Dolphins Chase Tuna?

Tuna have been observed underwater in a purse seine following dolphins (Norris et al., 1978) but dolphins do not seem to follow tuna. Why do dolphins swim with tuna? The study was based off two hypotheses on why yellowfin tuna and spotted dolphins often swim together in the Eastern Tropical Pacific (ETP). One: the relationship […]