Yellow Fin Tuna

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Commercial Name: Yellowfin Tuna

Scientific Name: Thunnus albacares.

Origin: Certified aquaculture farms in Ecuador FAO 87

Color: Deep red to dark red when raw. May turn light pink when cooked.

Texture: Firm, dense, and meaty. Ideal for thick cuts like steaks and sashimi.

Flavor: Mild, clean taste with low oil content. Highly valued for its neutral profile and versatility.

Yellowfin Tuna (Thunnus albacares) caught in the Pacific waters off the coast of Ecuador is known for its outstanding quality. It features firm, deep red flesh with a mild, clean flavor. Thanks to Ecuador’s sustainable fishing practices and advanced processing facilities, the product meets the highest international standards. It is ideal for sashimi, sushi, grilling, and other gourmet applications. Ecuador is one of the world’s leading tuna exporters, with a well-regulated and certified industry.

Whole Round

  • HGT “Headless, gutted, tail-off tuna. Used for further processing.”

    Average Weight

    • 10 – 30 kg

      Packing

      • Whole Frozen

        Packing Master

        • 20 – 25 kg / Cartons

        Freezing

        • IQF – BLOCK

        Loins

        • Boneless, skinless large cuts. Ideal for sashimi, fillets or steaks.

        Average Weight

        • 3-5 lbs / 5-8 lbs / 8-12 lbs

        Packing

        • Vacuum-sealed bags or 500gr – 1kg Boxes
        • Vacuum-sealed bags or 1 a 5 kg Boxes

        Packing Master

        • 20 – 25 kg / Cartons

        Freezing

        • IQF – BLOCK

        Steak

        • Cross-section cuts, ready-to-cook portions.

        Average Weight

        • 6-8 oz / 8-10 oz / 10-12 oz

        Packing

        • Vacuum-sealed bags or 500 gr- 2.5kg Boxes

          Packing Master

          • 20 – 25 kg / Cartons

            Freezing

            • IQF – BLOCK

            Certifications

            Our entire production processes are standarizd under the parameters of:

            These certificates were implemented to guarantee the whole traceability of the product since the beginning of the breeding, through the
            processing, freezing, and packaging processes, until it ships to international ports.

            We are accredited by

            Markets we export to

            Usa

            South Korea

            Spain