Albacore Tuna is one of the main fisheries of the South-west coast’s economy and is one of the species of greatest commercial interest. Our fishermen catch the tuna using traditional methods, coupled with the traditional preparation of our products guarantees their quality and freshness, providing maximum flavour and exquisite taste.
Albacore is one of the smaller species of tuna, reaching sizes somewhere between the skipjack and yellowfin. Like all tuna, Albacore is a rich source of complete protein, selenium and vitamin B-12. Their soft pink flesh, however, is more moist and delicate than that of many other species of tuna. In addition, Albacore contains significantly more Omega-3 fats. Omega-3s normalise and regulate cholesterol levels and greatly reduce the risk of heart disease.
Our tuna is caught by Irish fishermen when the fish is in season in August and September. Fresh Albacore Tuna can be enjoyed for only a few weeks every year. You may be able to freeze some if you want to enjoy it a little longer but a much nicer result can be achieved by preserving it in jars with olive. Perfect to add to salads with a superb flavour that beats its canned rivals hands down.