Skipjack tuna in olive oil 2-pack
Our skipjack tuna in olive oil is a flavorful all-rounder. Sustainably caught with pole and line - one-by-one, 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, pastas and wraps. And, super convenient: in a 2-pack. So you always have tuna at hand!
Glein is a fisherman on one of the 6 boats that set sail from Bitung, out into the Celebes Sea. Together with his crew, Glein Stein seeks adventure! Fishing with pole and line gives hima rush of adrenaline that cannot be found anywhere else.
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.
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.
All our products have a best-before date, so you know how long they’ll stay good at minimum. Thanks to high-temperature sterilization and airtight packaging, our cans last a long time. Tuna in water stays fresh for at least 3 years, while tuna in oil can last up to 5 years after production! After the best-before date? Trust your senses—look, smell, taste—and enjoy! Already opened the can? Transfer the tuna to a non-metal, airtight container and store it in the fridge. This way, it stays fresh for another 2 days!
Want to know if your tuna is a sustainable choice? Keep these three things in mind: 1. MSC Certification Check if the tuna is MSC-certified. This label guarantees that the fish is caught in an environmentally responsible way, with proper quota agreements to prevent overfishing. 2. Fishing Method Pole-and-line fishing is the most sustainable way to catch tuna. Fish are caught one by one, minimizing bycatch of other species. Other methods, like longline and purse seine, can have a bigger impact, especially if no bycatch prevention measures are in place. 3. Origin and Species Check where the fish comes from and what species it is. This helps you better understand how sustainable your choice really is.
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.
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.