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Albacore Tuna
Scientific Name:
Thunnus alalunga
Australian Standard Fish Name: Albacore
AQIS Code: ALB
Australian Species Code: 37 441005
Catch Method: Wild caught
Other Names:
Also known as
Albacore Tuna
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About Albacore
Habitat - Saltwater
The albacore (Thunnus alalunga) is a type of tuna
in the family Scombridae. This species may also be called albacore fish,
albacore tuna, longfin, albies, pigfish, tombo ahi, binnaga, Pacific albacore,
German bonito, longfin tuna, longfin tunny, or even just tuna. It is the only
tuna species which may be marketed as "white meat tuna" in the United States.
It is found in the open waters of all tropical and temperate oceans, and the
Mediterranean Sea. Lengths range up to 140 cm (55 inches) and weights up to 60
kg (132 lbs).
Albacore is a prized food, and albacore fishery is economically significant.
Methods of fishing include pole and line, long-line fishing, trolling, and some
purse seining. It is also sought after by sport fishers.
The pectoral fins of the albacore are very long, as much as 30% of the total
length. The dorsal spines are 11 to 14 in number, and well forward of the rays
of the dorsal fin. The anterior spines are much longer, giving a concave outline
to the spiny part of the dorsal fin.
Tunas have firm, thick fillets and make succulent
meat substitutes. Cutlets and steaks can be cooked by grilling, barbecuing,
baking, smoking, poaching or marinating. Japanese demand for sushi and sashimi
has highlighted some species superb eating qualities raw.
| Flavour |
Mild to Medium |
| Oiliness |
Low to medium, sometimes
high |
| Moisture |
Dry to medium |
| Texture |
Soft to firm, coarse grain |
| Flesh Colour
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Pink, off-white yellowish,
reddish or reddish brown, with bands of very dark flesh along the sides.
Colour varies with species, condition and cut; lateral cuts are darker.
Generally creamy white when cooked |
| Price |
Medium priced finfish |
| Nutrition Facts for
Albacore (Based
on 100g of Raw Product) |
| Kilojoules |
521 (124 calories) |
| Cholesterol |
30 mg |
| Sodium |
37 mg |
| Total Fat (Oil) |
0.5g |
| Saturated Fat |
33% of total fat |
| Monounsaturated Fat |
13% of total fat |
| Polyunsaturated Fat |
54% of total fat |
| Omega-3, EPA |
14 mg |
| Omega-3, DHA |
100 mg |
| Omega-6, AA |
15 mg |
Recovery Rate
Fillets 70 - 75% of whole tuna, gilled and gutted.
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Albacore Recipes
US Food & Drug Administration:
US FDA - EU SEAFOOD PROCESSOR EXPORT
CERTIFICATE LISTS
In the past the EU has accepted and used the FDA list of approved seafood
establishments for acceptance of U.S. seafood shipments. However, due to a
change in EU legislation, the EU began maintaining their own Official List of
approved establishments. This has resulted in two separate (and different)
lists:
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