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Ahi, Wild Pacific Sushi Grade Tuna

Ahi is beloved by chefs around the world for its firm flesh and signature color that ranges from pink to deep cherry red. Graded in house by our tuna experts, this premium quality wild catch is ideal for sashimi, sushi maguro and other raw presentations such as poke. It also makes a stunning entrée when seared rare to medium rare and can withstand a variety of seasonings including blackening spice.

When you order this fresh, wild, sashimi grade Ahi, you will receive either bigeye or yellowfin depending on availability. We remove most of the bloodline, but some bloodline will still be present.

The Fisheries

We receive much of our wild bigeye and yellowfin from U.S. vessels that fish the Eastern Pacific between California and Hawaii. Both species in this region are considered a Smart Seafood Choice by NOAA and rated a Good Alternative by Seafood Watch due to being sustainably managed and responsibly harvested under the strictest U.S. regulations. We also receive yellowfin from the Eastern Pacific off Central America. Yellowfin in this region are managed by the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC), the governing body responsible for the conservation and management of tuna and other marine resources in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Additionally we receive yellowfin tuna from the Central Pacific off Tahiti.

Did You Know? 

In the Hawaiian language, both yellowfin and bigeye are also known as ahi. The term translates to “fire” and originates from a time when the islanders harvested yellowfin from outrigger canoes. The handlines would go over the edge of the boats so fast that they smoked and left burn marks. There is a difference in the flavor between the two species, but it’s so slight that most people can’t taste it.

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Albacore Tombo SoCal Wild

Albacore/Tombo, Wild SoCal Sushi Grade Tuna

Albacore (Thunnus alaunga) is the only tuna species which may be marketed as “white meat tuna” in the U.S. When prepared for sushi, it is known as shiro maguro.

Generally, albacore offers a rich yet mild flavor profile and desirable texture that’s firm like other tunas but less so than Ahi. Caught off the coast of Southern California, our local albacore are less fatty than cold water Pacific Northwest albacore. Flavor and texture-wise, they fall somewhere between Pacific Northwest albacore and albacore found throughout the South Pacific, which is leaner and more commonly referred to as tombo.

Depending on fat content, the color of our local catch ranges from a whitish pink-peach to deeper pinkish-red. Suitable for a variety of preparation methods both cooked and raw, it’s an excellent choice for sushi, crudo, confit or searing in a skillet or on the grill.

Sustainability

U.S. wild-caught Pacific albacore tuna is considered by NOAA to be a smart seafood choice because it is sustainably managed and responsibly harvested under U.S. regulations.

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Yellowfin saku block

Yellowfin Saku, Sashimi Grade Ahi

In Japan the term saku means block. Saku is commonly served as maguro in sushi bars. Because of its uniformity, yellowfin saku is often preferred by Japanese chefs for sashimi and other sliced presentations.

Ideal for making ahi sushi or for pan searing, our premium yellowfin saku is boneless and skinless with blood line removed. It has been super-frozen at -40 degrees Celsius in under an hour to eliminate deterioration of the cells in the meat. The result is a noticeably firmer texture. It has also been treated with carbon monoxide (CO) for color enhancement.

This wild product originates in Asia and is provided by Krimson, a brand known by chefs for consistent quality and exact portions. Frozen/vacuum packed pieces are approximately 11 oz each.

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Catalina’s Choice Canned Tuna, Smoked

Just like our regular solid pack canned tuna, Catalina’s Choice Smoked Solid Pack Tuna in Olive Oil features U.S. hook-and-line bigeye and yellowfin, both also referred to as “Ahi”.

This premium, responsibly harvested tuna is wild caught in the Eastern Pacific by U.S. fishing vessels, landed in San Diego and processed and packed in the USA. Hand-cut and cooked once, it is all natural, with no additives or preservatives. Enjoy Catalina’s Choice Smoked Solid Pack Tuna in Olive Oil on crackers, sandwiches, over salads, pastas and more. And remember, there’s no need to drain the olive oil!

Ingredients: Tuna (bigeye/yellowfin), Olive Oil, Salt

Did You Know?

Though our fresh, local, responsibly sourced tuna has always been a big seller, canning any unsold product enables us to ensure the precious resource is even more well-managed. Additionally, it celebrates San Diego’s beloved history. Our home city was once known as the “Tuna Capital of the World”!

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Catalina’s Choice Canned Tuna

Catalina’s Choice Solid Pack Tuna in Olive Oil features U.S. hook-and-line bigeye and yellowfin, both also referred to as “ahi”.

This premium, responsibly harvested tuna is wild caught in the Eastern Pacific by U.S. fishing vessels, landed in San Diego and processed and packed in the USA. Hand-cut and cooked once, it is all natural, with no additives or preservatives.

Though our fresh, local, sustainably sourced tuna has always been a big seller, canning any unsold product enables us to ensure the precious resource is even more well-managed. Additionally, it celebrates San Diego’s beloved history. The city was once known as the “Tuna Capital of the World”!

Enjoy Catalina’s Choice Solid Pack Tuna in Olive Oil on crackers, sandwiches, over salads, pastas and more. And remember, there’s no need to drain the olive oil!

Be sure to also try our Catalina’s Choice Solid Pack Smoked Tuna in Olive Oil!

Ingredients: Tuna (bigeye/yellowfin), Olive Oil

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