What's The Difference?
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