S K I PJAC K
Stripe -Bellied Bonito/Aku
(Katsuwonus Pelamis)
As you can surmise from its name, this fish likes to jump and skip over the surface of the ocean. Skipjack is the most popular tuna for consumption. It’s a fast-maturing fish that’s relatively low on the food chain so the level of mercury in its flesh is low. This variety is usually canned and is known as Chunk Light Tuna.
Skipjack has a high oil content, pronounced flavor and aroma. Has a somewhat more fishy taste than some other tuna species.
Grade:
Common Length: 31 inches
Common Weight: 18–22 lbs.
Color: Dark beige to pinkish
Texture: Tender
Flavor: Strong
Catching Methods: Mostly purse seining
Mainly Packed in Vegetable Broth, Water and Salt.
PACK SIZES
Cans: 6 / 66.5 oz. Redi Pouches: 1.2 kg
Y E LL OW F I N ( A h i )
(Thunnus Albacares)
Yellowfin is the second tuna species in terms of volume and popularity. The large size of the Yellowfin tuna makes it well suited for solid pack cans. Fresh, raw, Yellowfin Tuna (Ahi) is a preferred species for sushi and sashimi.
Grade:
Common Length: 16–71 inches
Common Weight: 11–44 lbs.
Color: Light Beige
Texture: Firm
Flavor: Mild
Catching Methods: Mostly purse seining
Mainly Packed in Vegetable Broth, Water and Salt.
PACK SIZES
Cans:
• 6 / 66.5 oz.
Redi Pouches:
• 1.2 kg
• 3.12 kg
TO NG O L
(Thunnus Tonggol
)
Tongol is a premium pack of light tuna and is the lower cost alternative to Albacore. Most popular for canning purposes.
Grade:
Common Length: 36 inches
Common Weight: 33–44 lbs.
Color: Light Yellow/Brown
Texture: Firm
Flavor: Mild
Catching Methods: Mostly purse seining
Packed in Vegetable Broth, Water and Salt.
PACK SIZES
A LB AC O R E
(Thunnus Alalunga)
Albacore is the most premium tuna. It has white colored meat and has a taste that is close to the taste of chicken. It is often referred to as “the chicken of the sea” It is the only tuna marketed as white meat tuna.
Grade:
Common Length: 27 inches
Common Weight: 44–100 lbs.
Color: White
Texture: Firm, Dry
Flavor: Very Mild
Catching Methods: Long-line
Packed in Vegetable Broth, Water and Salt. Cans: • 6 / 66.5 oz.
Cans:
PACK SIZES
6 / 66.5 oz.