Side by Sides: Yellowfin Tuna Loin and Yellowfin Tuna Ventresca (Belly)

The terminology of tuna is confusing, it isn't just you. Yellowfin is also called Atun Claro and is one of two tunas (skipjack being the other) sometimes and in some places referred to as "light tuna". A little meatier, a little more mineraly, than albacore, and a bit different in the chew. We enjoy both equally, depending only on mood.

110g tin

The distinctive long ribs are separated by belly fat, making ventresca the perfect tuna for presentation purposes. Yellowfin has a more meaty flavor and chew than albacore, but we can't call one better than the other, and highly recommend tasting similar cuts from the different fish side-by-side to better triangulate their individual features.

110g tin