Skipjack tuna in olive oil
Our skipjack tuna in olive oil is a flavorful all-rounder. Sustainably caught with pole and line in the Pacific Ocean—fish by fish, with virtually no bycatch! The addition of olive oil gives the tuna a full, rich flavor and makes it perfect for both cold and hot dishes, such as salads, pasta, and wraps.
Glein is a fisherman on one of the six boats that set sail from Bitung into the Celebes Sea. Together with other fishermen, Glein Stein seeks adventure! Fishing with pole and line gives him the thrill of every catch and an adrenaline rush that cannot be found anywhere else.
If you're pregnant, it's best to avoid tuna for now. Don't worry, you can still enjoy the health benefits of fish! For example, choose smoked Norwegian salmon or anchovies (both properly heated) twice a week, or enjoy wild Sockeye salmon (properly heated) once a week. This way, you'll still get those valuable omega-3 fatty acids.
Mercury in fish is something to be aware of, but it needs some context. Mercury enters oceans through human pollution and is stored in the tissue of fish. The longer a fish lives and the higher it is in the food chain, the more mercury it can accumulate. Smaller fish tend to have much lower levels. The tuna in our cans in the Netherlands is skipjack (Katsuwonus pelamis). This is a smaller tuna species that matures quickly and accumulates less mercury. The levels in our tuna typically range from 0.1-0.2 mg/kg, which is well below the legal limit of 1 mg/kg and under the standard fish limit of 0.5 mg/kg.
Skipjack tuna is packed with protein and fits perfectly into a healthy, nutritious diet. With 25 grams of protein per 100 grams, it’s an ideal choice to help maintain muscle!
Skipjack tuna, also known as Katsuwonus pelamis, is a smaller tuna species and the star of canned tuna. This fish has a strong, distinctive tuna flavor that enthusiasts recognize immediately. Skipjack contains less fat than larger tuna species, but still offers plenty of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Another advantage? Because skipjack is lower in the food chain, has a shorter lifespan, and is smaller, it contains significantly fewer harmful substances like heavy metals.
Our skipjack tuna is caught in the central western part of the Pacific Ocean (FAO 71), off the coast of North Sulawesi, Indonesia. If you purchased the skipjack tuna in organic olive oil, it comes from the Maldives, where Ahmed and other tuna fishermen use pole and line to catch it.
Op de blikjes skipjack tonijn uit Indonesië vind je het Fair Trade logo. Dit logo betekent dat de visserij aan de eisen van het Fair Trade certificaat voldoet. Dit houdt onder andere in dat de vissers onder veilige en eerlijke omstandigheden werken, denk bijvoorbeeld aan de aanwezigheid van genoeg zwemvesten, veiligheidstrainingen, een klachtenprocedure, voldoende goede kwaliteit water en voedsel aan boord, en nog veel meer! Ook hebben de vissers zich verenigd in een visserijcoöperatie en ontvangen ze een premium per verkochte kg tonijn. Dat betaalt Fish Tales rechtsstreeks aan de vissers. Hiermee zetten zij projecten op die ten goede komen van de gemeenschap, zoals bijvoorbeeld het uitdelen van voedselpakketen, een beach clean up organiseren of een ziektekostenverzekering voor vissersfamilies.