Ingredient Information

Function

Tuna (Thunnus), also called tunny, is used in hundreds of recipes in many countries due to its mild flavor and firm meat. In Japan, tuna is widely used as a sushi filling. As it has mild fat content, tuna fish can be smoked.Tuna is ideally cooked over low flames or seared for a few seconds on high flame. Canned tuna fish is stored in brine or flavored sauces and this mixture can also be added to soups and stews.

100g of tuna meat contains 29g of proteins, 8g of fat and 0g of carbohydrates.

Other Use and Industries

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Health Effects

Tuna is rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which are good for the heart. Tuna has a good protein content and is low in fat, making it a good food source for people on a diet. Tuna is rich in phuritombus, which relieves stress and is good for the brain.

Tuna is high in mercury content, which can cause causes methyl mercury poisoning, and should be consumed in moderation. Pregnant women should avoid consuming tuna for the same reason.

People allergic to sea food should avoid eating tuna fish.

Origins

Tuna fish is sparsely distributed across all the oceans of the world. Tuna generally prefers tropical and temperate waters and is a saltwater fish. They have pink to red flesh. The word "tuna" is Latin in origin and derived from the word "thunnus." The average weight of the fish is between 10-600 pounds. Canned tuna is the highest selling seafood in United States.