Sustainability Rating:
What:
Wild-caught sushi-grade Ahi Tuna Saku blocks.
When:
Available year-roundWhere/How:
Where: Vietnam
How: Wild Caught
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Characteristics
Yellowfin Tuna, with its gorgeous red color, is often served raw or quickly seared. After it is cooked, it loses that bright ruby red color.
- A sashimi grade product
- Each block is subjected to CO, IVP freeze, and packed.
- The blocks are individually packed and vacuumed.
- Pole Caught
- Free of parasites
- Saku blocks are not injected or vacuum tumbled with any chemicals or processing aids
- Free of all off-odors/flavors and possess characteristic color and texture for the species
For Your Menu
Serve it up raw – sashimi, sushi, ceviche, or crudo – tastes great and pairs well with all kinds of flavors.
For Your Waitstaff
Depending on how the chef is preparing Tuna it can pair with a variety of wines – red, white, rose, sparkling – and if you’re serving it sushi-style, suggest some sake!
For Your Retail Display
We recommend selling Saku blocks from the freezer section to keep this product in its best condition. If you do decide to display this item inside the seafood case, make sure you have plenty of ice to help keep this fish fresh.