Yellowfin Tuna #1 Grade (Ahi)
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Yellowfin Tuna is a member of the Mackerel family and the most tropical of the Tuna species. It is named after its yellow fins. Best known as Ahi, after the Hawaiian word for "fire", due to the vibrant red color of the flesh. Our Ahi is as fresh as it gets and we get it flown in directly from our source in the Phillipines. Tuna #1 "Sashimi-grade" is the best, being the freshest and having the highest fat content.
The first nine months of our business, we did not sell Ahi. We finally found a reliable source that is sustainably caught and are pleased to support these fishermen. Read more about our decision on our blog. Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood WATCH® rates troll and pole-and-line caught Yellowfin Tuna from the western Pacific and the U.S. Atlantic and Pacific as “Best Choice” because of “minimal impacts of this fishing gear,” healthy/moderate stock status and the effectiveness of the management. Get some of this for your favorite poke recipe or enjoy simply with some wasabi and soy sauce!
Sustainably Sourced
Yellowfin tuna (Ahi) are found in most of the world’s oceans. Yellowfin reproduce at an early age of 2 years old, have a maximum age of 8 years and have many young. This makes them more resistant to fishing pressure. Western Pacific tuna populations are considered to be healthy as compared to populations in Eastern Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Oceans.
I Love Blue Sea’s yellowfin tuna is caught using handlines that are trolled through the water. These handlines target individual fish and result in minimal bycatch of other species. Handlines are also unlikely to cause damage to ocean habitats. Traditional methods like longlines and purse seines that are used to catch tuna result in high levels of bycatch and can damage ocean habitats.
I Love Blue Sea’s yellowfin tuna is caught using handlines that are trolled through the water. These handlines target individual fish and result in minimal bycatch of other species. Handlines are also unlikely to cause damage to ocean habitats. Traditional methods like longlines and purse seines that are used to catch tuna result in high levels of bycatch and can damage ocean habitats.
When You Want It
This product will be shipped from the source for arrival on Tuesday or Friday of each week. During the checkout process you will be able to select your ideal delivery date and delivery method.
Your seafood ships in eco-conscious boxes. Sustainability is not just a buzz word to us, it is a way of life.
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Fresh
Unless you caught it yourself, seafood doesn't get fresher than ours. We guarantee it.
Cooking Suggestions
- raw / sushi
- grill
- pan fry
How it Tastes
Flavors: mild flavor
Mouthfeel: firm, meaty texture and large moist flakes
Mouthfeel: firm, meaty texture and large moist flakes
Health Benefits
Low in saturated fat and sodium; Ahi provides good amounts of protein and selenium.