Used in multiple popular recipes
Ingredient Information
Name
Sashimi-grade tuna
Category
Pescados y Mariscos
Popularity
2 recipes
Status
Inactive
Description
Sashimi-grade tuna is a premium cut of tuna, specially selected for its freshness, texture, and flavor, ideal for raw preparations like sashimi, sushi, or ceviche. This tuna stands out for its firm flesh, intense red color, and a clean, delicate flavor, making it a star ingredient for Japanese and haute cuisine recipes.
Sashimi tuna generally comes from species such as Thunnus albacares (yellowfin tuna) or Thunnus orientalis (Pacific bluefin tuna), caught in cold waters and quickly processed to maintain its quality and food safety.
This ingredient is rich in high-quality proteins, omega-3 fatty acids, B vitamins, and minerals like selenium and magnesium, which provide benefits for cardiovascular health and the nervous system.
In different regions of Latin America, sashimi tuna may be called fresh tuna for sashimi, raw tuna for sushi, or simply fresh tuna for raw consumption. However, its freshness and superior quality for direct consumption without cooking are always emphasized.