Pacific Bluefin Tuna NZ Loins Skin On Per kg/Frozen

Sustainability

Pacific Bluefin is a migratory species, so sustainability must be managed by a number of Nations along it's migratory path.

Usually found in the Northern Pacific, it ventures to New Zealand waters before returning to their original spawning grounds in the northwestern Philippine Sea and in the Sea of Japan.

Preparation: Can be used for sushi and sashimi and with their superb eating qualities is often consumed raw. Grilled or barbecued, tunas are best seared and left rare centrally.

Availability: All year round while stocks last. Caught and available fresh from approximately March to August. 

Shelf life: Once defrosted use within 3 days.

Eat tuna for your health: Tuna is an excellent source of Omega 3 (approx 0.5g per 100g) which helps in lowering blood cholesterol and maintaining a healthy circulatory system. Tuna is also a good source of vitamin B3 used for the nervous and digestive systems, the skin and the manufacture of hormones.

Suggested wines: Tuna flavours are definite, and well accompanied by medium to full-flavoured white styles and some reds.
A herbaceous semillon or vegetative sauvignon blanc will be pleasant with sashimi or grilled tuna.