We are specialist of Bluefin Tuna

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At the first bluefin tuna auction of the year in Japan in 2022, a 612-pound fish sold for $3 million. This was more of a tradition in Japan for the first fish sold. Bluefin tuna wholesale price is much, much less, but still more expensive than most other seafood.

• Akami: this is the leaner meat from the sides of the tuna
• Toro: the term for the fatty part of the belly of the tuna and has two subtypes:
• Chutoro: this is the belly area of the fish along the side between the Akami and otoro
• Otoro: the fattiest part of the tuna, which is found on the very underside of the fish

It’s worthwhile to note that excellent quality Otoro is only obtained from the Bluefin tuna fish and will be a soft pink color with white, vibrant colored lines. Otoro has a rich, creamy texture and taste and melts in your mouth, revealing a delicious umami profile.

The wholesale price of Bluefin tuna depends on a variety of factors. However, no matter where you source your Bluefin tuna, it should never be cheap.

For example, local Bluefin tuna wholesale price per pound might cost between $30 and $50 while you can pay a minimum of $200 a pound for Bluefin tuna from Japan. In peak season, Oma tuna can cost close to $400 a pound.

What can also drive up the wholesale price of Bluefin tuna is that some Bluefin is sent to Japan for butchering, then sent back to the USA, which of course, drives up the price.

Wholesale seafood vendors that buy bluefin tuna from Us benefit greatly from price and quality.

Using natural bait that gives the bluefin an incredible flavor and texture. 

Like in diamond grading, the Two C’s are part of what we look for when buying tuna: color and clarity.

Grade #1 tuna will be bright red and extra clear in appearance. This grade of tuna is perfect for sashimi.

Grade #2 tuna has a slight loss of both color and clarity. This grade is suitable for dishes like bluefin poke bowls.

Grade #3 tuna looks a little more opaque and is perfect for grilling.

The perception of consumers about the bluefin tuna market is that fisheries are still trying to take too much bluefin from the ocean. Therefore, it is important to buy from a reliable source that sells bluefin tuna wholesale, and that understands quality, sustainability, and consistently high levels of service. If you’re looking to stock your restaurant with the highest quality Bluefin tuna, then get in contact with us as we provide you with the freshest and most savory Bluefin.

When purchasing Bluefin tuna wholesale from MarAlta, you can trust that your savory and sustainable bluefin tuna is ethically sourced, always fresh, naturally fed, and without hormones, antibiotics, or additives.