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WHITE TUNA IN JAR WITH OLIVE OIL (190g)

Frinsa

Frinsa's white tuna is caught one by one exclusively during the fishing season, which is famous in the north of Spain. This product is accompanied by an olive oil based covering liquid, that enhances the flavor of the product and improves it over time. 

This product is made with pole and line tuna, removing the meat upon entering the factory and immediately packed in the cans. This method efficiently preserves the quality of the meat, before it lands on your plate.

Frinsa only uses tuna caught from pole-and-line or trolling vessels, which supports their sustainability efforts as well as their initiative to provide healthy, delicious and high-quality tuna products to their consumers.

Preserved
Albacore Tuna
Pole-and-line
Spain
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At A Glance

Nothing Added

Nothing but white tuna (Thunnus alalunga), a dash of  salt and high quality olive oil as covering liquid. This product is a safe and healthy option to take care of your health and diet, as it offers a high level of Omega 3 fatty acids, which are benefitial for cholesterol control, as well as minerals and vitamins such as phosphorus and folic acid.

Gear Matters!

This Frinsa product has been caught pole-and-line: one pole, one line, one fish at a time. This technique is an active type of fishing that is considered the most selective and respectful way to fish. This has been practised by artisanal fishers for centuries and works in harmony with the ocean environment, ensuring little bycatch, lost gear, or overfishing. 

What's in a name?

The scientific name for this tuna is Thunnus alalunga, either white or albacore tuna. This fish belongs to the Scombridae family and has an average size, ranging between 50 and 80cm. It is characterized by having a dark blue upper back and silver body with long fins, reason why it is also called "longfinned tuna", as well as for its succulent texture and juicy meat.

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AAFA North Pacific pole-and-line and troll albacore

Pacific Ocean
The American Albacore Fishery Association operates off the Western coast of the United States and has two subset fisheries: North and South. In the North, pole-and-line and trolling fisheries are the two methods of one-by-one fishing used to catch albacore tuna.
United States
Albacore Tuna
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New Zealand troll albacore tuna

Pacific Ocean
The New Zealand troll fishery fishes for albacore tuna from the Southern Pacific albacore population. Hunting off of the Northern coasts of New Zealand, the troll fishing vessels begin their trips in the summer months between December and May.
New Zealand
Albacore Tuna
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North Atlantic pole-and-line and troll albacore tuna

Atlantic Ocean
This fishery was established by the Spanish and French in the Bay of Biscay at the end of WWII. The original fishery operates in the summer months as this suits the migration patterns of the albacore tuna in the Atlantic. In 1970, the fishery expanded to operate off Morocco to cover the autumn months when the albacore tuna seek warmer waters.
Spain
Albacore Tuna
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Frinsa

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Spain
10
Years of IPNLF Membership
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Pole-and-line

This fishing method provides the most selective targeting of tuna possible, with minimal bycatch of non-target fish and marine wildlife like dolphins, turtles and sharks. Pole-and-line fishing targets schools of tuna near the ocean surface, and therefore only needs to use short lengths of line on each pole, typically  5-10m.
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Albacore Tuna

Albacore tuna have particularly long pectoral fins, which inspired their name "Tombo" meaning dragonfly, in Hawaii. This species of tuna is an important contributor to the US canned tuna industry, but can be eaten in numerous different ways.
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
Thunnus alalunga
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