Tuna sandwiches with US troll-caught albacore now widely available in cans. It has become on of the best choice on Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch guide, as troll-caught albacore is a delicious, healthful option for people wanting to include more sustainable seafood to their diets. Western Fishboat Owners Association director, Wayne Heikkila said that by choosing albacore caught and canned in the US shoppers are buying a sustainable product and supporting local businesses.
It is found that albacore canned this way has up to six times more omega-3s than many popular brands. Heikkila informed that it’s the ultimate convenience food. He told that troll-caught albacore is also an excellent source B and D vitamins, selenium, a powerful antioxidant found in tuna, lean protein and is low in fat and calories.
Custom-canned albacore is available across the US, labeled as “US troll-caught”, “Product of the US” or “US- caught”. The American Heart Association recommends eating fish containing omega-3s, including albacore, at least twice a week to lower the risk of heart disease. Troll-caught tuna are caught one at a time, by hand closer to the ocean’s surface -this method harvests younger and smaller albacore that are between 5 and 15 pounds.
