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What is tuna? Claim the offer. But make sure to avoid the term "line caught" which can mean other methods that sound 'safe' but are really not like long line fishing. Tuna is an inexpensive protein that's shelf stable. It's a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, especially EPA and DHA, which are important for heart, brain, and eye health.
Albacore and bluefin tuna have the highest levels of omega-3s followed by skipjack and yellowfin. Here are some things to look out for when picking up canned tuna:. You get what you see—and more! Rated as best sustainable option by Greenpeace, Wild Planet has a robust sustainability policy. Every product is poll and line or troll caught, meaning there is less unintentional negative impact on other marine life.
Wild Planet also submits their products to third party mercury testing. The brand offers a variety of canned tuna both albacore and skipjack and it comes packed in olive oil, no salt added, and standard varieties. There are no bad options in this brand, but if you're looking for less sodium, buy no salt added. Looking to be more fat conscious? Pick standard over olive oil packed. This brand is highly rated by Greenpeace for their pole and line caught products and support of ocean conservation.
Traceable from sea to can, the brand was founded by 6 pole and line fishing families and supports local, small-scale fishing and processing in the US.
In terms of nutrition, this brand also boasts a "higher omega 3 than any other brand". The official tuna of the American Pregnancy Association, this product focuses on producing canned tuna with low mercury levels. Because they test each individual fish for mercury, their mercury limit is ten times lower than the FDA action limit. Safe Catch's tuna is sustainably caught without use of destructive fishing methods and they follow the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch program recommendations.
The only ingredients? Skipjack tuna and salt. Awarded a 'green' label rating by Greenpeace, this global tuna company focuses on responsible fishing and transparency, and is a proud supporter of the Earth Island Institute. Ocean Naturals clearly lists the exact species of fish used in each product and only uses four ingredients across their line: the fish, salt, water, or olive oil.
The good news, he says: "We're really happy to see that at this point you can walk into most big supermarkets and find at least one pretty decent canned tuna option, and that wasn't the case even two years ago. Most supermarket canned tuna is caught using the purse seine method —basically giant nets cast over schools of fish. The "worst-case scenario" is when the nets are used with floating fish aggregating devices, or FADs, which attract all sorts of sea life, not just tuna, says Carrie Brownstein, global seafood quality standards coordinator for Whole Foods Market.
According to Hocevar, tuna fishing kills millions of sharks and hundreds of thousands of sea turtles every year. Skipjack aka light , albacore aka white , and yellowfin are the most common types of canned tuna. But bycatch and overfishing happen regardless of tuna species, so it's hard to say that one is better, ecologically speaking, than the rest, says Brownstein. Skipjack stocks are generally doing better than albacore in terms of abundance, but albacore populations in some parts of the world are better managed and healthier than others.
It just depends. With their commitment to green fishing policies, this pole and line caught tuna also contains no added oils or hard-to-pronounce fillers. Just a pinch of salt brings out all the fresh flavors of albacore.
If safety and well-being are your top priorities, this canned tuna delivers peace of mind by testing the mercury levels in each of their cans. This is the canned tuna that protects the planet and your body. Their tuna is traceable from harvest vessel to retail shelf, so you always know where your food comes from. USA caught and packaged, this company sources tuna from fisheries that are certified or working toward certification from the Marine Stewardship Council.
Imported from Spain, this premium tuna comes in meaty chunks that satisfy your appetite.
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