| English name : |
Bonito |
| Latin name : |
Sarda sarda |
| Length (Inches) : |
15-32 |
| Weight (Kg.) : |
1-4 |
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Characteristics :
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It has the dark blue oblique stripes on its sides. Its underside is silver color. |
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| Habitat : |
the Pacific Ocean |
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| Harvest Areas : |
Thailand, Indonesia and Philippines |
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| Confusing species : |
Other small tuna and mackerel species such as the leaping bonito and striped tuna. |
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| Product Characteristics : |
The Bonito meat has a firm texture and a darkish color, however small / young Bonito can also have quite a light color, close to that of Skipjack. This is one of the reasons why it is sometimes used as a cheaper substitute of Skipjack tuna, especially for canning purposes. The Bonito has a moderate fat content. |
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| Popular Production Form : |
Canned |
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| Sources : |
http://www.foodtrader.com
http://www.atuna.com |
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