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What is it?
A member of the mackerel family, tuna are mainly found in the world's warmer oceans. They can grow to a huge size (up to 700kg) and their meaty flesh is distinctively flaky and firm with a rich, strong flavour, the consequence of its comparatively high oil content.
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Preparation Options
Tuna is mainly sold as steaks. It dries out quite quickly, so should be cooked very briefly over a high heat; marinated before cooking; or simmered in a sauce.
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Is it sustainable?
Our Tuna is yellowfin and comes from the eastern central Atlantic. Atlantic yellowfin was last assessed in 2011 and indicated that the biomass was overfished, but was no longer being subject to overfishing. Although recent catches are increasing, they are still within sustainable limits.
