Types of tuna

Tuna is a kind of large marine life, tuna is also called tuna in China, this name comes from the English homonym of Hong Kong people, tuna meat is fresh and delicate, and the thorns are relatively few, so for many people who do not like thorns or do not like thorns, tuna is a very good fish, tuna actually has several species, so the following Shuai Shuai will introduce its species to you!

1. Yellowfin tuna

The body of this species of fish is like a spindle, the head is relatively small, the side fin is yellow, so it is called yellowfin, the flesh color of yellowfin is bright pink, its size is different in different sea areas, and its feeding habits are very wide. Basically, all small creatures in the sea eat. Yellowfin is mainly used to make cans. It accounts for 35% of the world, and its market share is very large.

2. Bluefin tuna

Bluefin is the largest species of tuna, it is also called blackfin tuna, you can search for this species on the Internet, you will find that it is as big as a shark, isn't it a little scary? In addition, the bluefin has a very wide market for aquatic seafood in Japan, and its sales are also very high, which can be described as a very popular breed. Its growth rate is very slow, so the perennial catch is very small, almost less than 1%. So the price of this kind of fish is very expensive, and basically only used to make very high-grade sashimi, generally do not need to do other dishes.

3. Bigeye tuna

Because there is no protruding place in the body, its eyes become a very attractive place. Because its eyes and head are very large, people call it big eyes. This species lives in the deep sea all the year round, with a depth of up to 200-300 meters. It is mainly for preying on the smaller fish on the ocean floor. At present, the production of this kind of fish is very small, and the price is frightening. Because it lives in the deep sea floor, its catch is also relatively small, compared with the bluefin, this variety is mainly used to make mid-range seafood products, the selling price is very high, can bring high profits to businesses.

The above is the introduction of several main species of tuna. in fact, there are two species of tuna, long fin and Masu, respectively, but these two are now almost all used in canning and sushi, and the prices are mediocre. So interested people can check their relevant information on the Internet. At present, the above three kinds of fish are the most expensive on the market. The meat they processed is very fresh and tender. It can be seen from the pink flesh color, and the less thorns are very much in line with the tastes and preferences of the public.