ATLANTIC YELLOWFIN TUNA

Also known as: Tuna, Ahi
Thunnus albacares

 
 

Availability

Year-round.

taste/Texture

Yellowfin tuna has a mild, meaty flavor. It's more flavorful than albacore, but leaner than bluefin. The meat is firm and moist with large flakes.

source

U.S. wild-caught from Massachusetts to Texas.

Health Benefits

Yellowfin tuna is low in saturated fat and sodium and is a very good source of protein, thiamin, selenium, vitamin B6, and omega-3s.

Nutrition Information

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