What's The Difference? Yellowfin Tuna vs Albacore Tuna
They’re both tuna, including Yellowfin Tuna and Albacore Tuna, so how different can they be? Actually, in more ways than you might think.
Yellowfin
Where It’s Caught:
mainly in tropical regions of the Pacific, Indian, and Atlantic Oceans
Life Span:
7 years
Cooked Appearance:
pink
Flavor:
rich flavor
Texture:
dense, soft
Other names:
"Ahi" in Hawaiian
Popularity:
most widely served tuna in sushi bars
Presence:
represents 29% of the world's tuna catch
Albacore
Where It’s Caught:
primarily in temperate regions of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
Life Span:
12 years
Cooked Appearance:
white
Flavor:
subtle, mild flavor
Texture:
dry, chunky
Other names:
white tuna
Popularity:
the #1 selling canned tuna in the United States
Presence:
represents 5% of the world's tuna catch