HOW TO IDENTIFY
Troll-Caught Albacore Tuna
Most canned "white meat tuna" sold in North
America today by the major US tuna companies comes from
older larger albacore caught in deep waters. Only a
small amount of the younger, tastier, Omega-3 rich albacore
is available on supermarket shelves - and worse, it's
not properly marked on the label!
However, there is an easy way for you to instantly
recognize any younger troll-caught canned albacore that
may be available on supermarket shelves: simply look
at the nutrition label on the back of each can. Notice
that older albacore packed in water will show a total
fat content of 2 grams or less.
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| 2g
or less total fat on label indicates older albacore
with drier meat |
| Nutrition Facts |
Amount/
Serving |
%DV' |
Amount/
Serving |
%DV'
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Serv.
Size 2oz Drained (56g- about 1/4 cup)
Servings about 2.5
Calories 70
Fat Cal. 10
*Percent Daily Values (DV)
are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. |
Total
Fat
1.0 g |
2% |
Total Carb. 0g |
0%
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| Sat. Fat 0 g |
0% |
Fiber 0g |
0% |
| Cholest. 25 mg |
8% |
Sugars 0g |
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| Sodium
250 mg |
10% |
Protein
15g |
27%
|
Vitamin A *% , Vitamin
C *%, Calcium *%, Iron *%
*Contains less than 2% of the Daily Value of these
nutritions. |
However, a can of younger, Omega 3 rich troll-caught
in water or natural juices will have at least 3 to
5 grams of total fat.
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| 3
- 5g total fat on the label indicates younger Omega
-3 rich troll-caught albacore |
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| Nutrition Facts |
Amount/
Serving |
%DV' |
Amount/
Serving |
%DV'
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Serv.
Size 2oz Drained (56g- about 1/3 cup)
Servings about 3.5
Calories 100
Fat Cal. 45
*Percent Daily Values (DV)
are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. |
Total
Fat
5.0 g |
7% |
Total Carb. 0g |
0%
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| Sat. Fat 15 g |
6% |
Fiber 0g |
0% |
| Cholest. 20mg |
7% |
Sugars 0g |
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| Sodium
75 mg |
3% |
Protein
14g |
27%
|
Vitamin A *% , Vitamin
C *%, Calcium *%, Iron *%
*Contains less than 2% of the Daily Value of these
nutritions. |
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HIGH SEAS ALBACORE CONTAINS
2200mg OF OMEGA 3 PER SERVING
The higher total fat content on the label reflects
the Omega 3 essential fatty acids. Also, not
only will you taste the difference, there's an added
plus: you will find yourself using less
mayonnaise or other added less-healthy oils when using
troll-caught in your favorite recipes, since the younger
fish are not nearly as dry as the more common
older, larger albacore.
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The obvious advantage is that heart disease and cancer-fighting
Omega 3s
end up replacing saturated fats or unhealthy oils in
your cooking without sacrificing taste.
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SELENIUM IN TUNA
Protects Against Mercury
Yellowfin tuna was first shown in 1972 to protect against
mercury toxicity, not cause it. Further studies by Dr. Howard
Ganther and his team at the University of Wisconsin led
them to conclude that the rich levels of selenium in tuna
were responsible for the protective effect.
Selenium, an essential element in our diet, is vital to
the body's antioxidant system and proper immune system function.
It has anti-cancer effects and is known to detoxify metals
including mercury. It has been shown to protect against
mercury in every animal model tested.
If the ratio of selenium to mercury determines if a food
is safe, what are the ratios in Hawaii fish? In a Hawaii
Seafood Project study supported by NOAA, Dr. John Kaneko
of PacMar Inc. in Honolulu and Dr. Nick Ralston of the Energy
and Environmental Research Center in North Dakota analyzed
selenium and mercury in 15 pelagic fish species caught near
Hawaii. They found that all of the tuna and billfish species
and most other pelagic fish species contained an excess
of health promoting selenium over mercury content. Mako
shark was the only fish in the study that had more mercury
than selenium. For this reason, most Hawaii fish are not
only a healthy source of high quality protein and omega-3
fatty acids; they are also excellent sources of selenium.
Our favorite fish are more likely to protect against mercury
toxicity, than cause it.
The good news for Hawaii seafood lovers
- the selenium is in every bite!
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Regardless of the amount of mercury,
if the selenium level is higher, the fish is safe to eat. In
the above figure, molar concentrations of mercury and selenium
in 15 Hawaii fish species are expressed as means + standard
deviations. |
