COMMON NAME

Southern Bluefin Tuna

SCIENTIFIC NAME

  thunnus maccoyii

REGION OF ORIGIN

  South Australian and Southern Ocean Waters, Port Lincoln, South Australia

AVAILABILITY

  February to September

TASTE

  Excellent medium flavoured flesh much sought after for sashimi and sushi dishes

HARVEST METHOD

  Low stress "Ike Jime" method for maximum flesh quality

TEXTURE

  Soft to firm flesh with an attractive coarse grain

PROCESSING

 

From ocean pens to an Export approved EU certified processing plant, minimal handling ensures maximum quality and increased shelf life