| English name : |
Skipjack |
| Latin name : |
Katsuwonus Pelamis |
| Length (Inches) : |
13-32 |
| Weight (Kg.) : |
3-18 |
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Characteristics :
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It has dark blue color on its top and oblique stripes on its undersides. They are short-life species. |
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| Habitat : |
Skipjack can be found in tropical oceans all over the world between 45°N and 40°S. They swim in the upper mixed layers of the oceans. |
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| Harvest Areas : |
Thailand, Indonesia and Philippines |
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| Confusing species : |
Similar to Yellow fin tuna, however, Albacore possess an elongated pectoral fin and a distinctive white rear border on the caudal fin, which is unique to this species. |
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| Product Characteristics : |
The meat of the Skipjack has a somewhat darker of color sometimes even slightly pinkish. It has a relatively tender texture, and is has somewhat more a fishy taste then some other tuna species. The small size of the fish gives small loins and chunks. Making it excellent for canned tuna chunks. |
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| Popular Production Form : |
Skipjack tunas are mainly caught from the Pacific Ocean; Thailand, Philippines and Indonesia. Some are caught from the Atlantic Ocean; Ecuador, Colombia, Ivory Coast. |
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| Preparation : |
Skipjack can be cooked in various dishes, especially poke, raw fish. Many Japanese and Hawaiian consumers prefer sashimi prepared from large skipjacks. |
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| Sources : |
http://planet-hawaii.com
http://www.atuna.com |
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| Nutrition Facts Serving Size : |
Fillet (198g) |
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Amount per serving |
Calories |
203.9 Kcal |
Total fat |
2 g. |
Saturated Fat |
1.6 g. |
Polyunsaturated Fat |
0.6 g. |
Monounsaturated Fat |
0.4 g. |
Cholesterol |
93.1 mg. |
Sodium |
73.3 mg. |
Total Carbohydrates |
0 mg. |
Protein |
43.6 g. |
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| Source : http://www.nutri-facts.com. |
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