seafood

Albacore Tombo Hawaiian

A lean, light-colored Tuna with a crunch.

Firm, Light, Clean

Around the world this fish is known as the high end Canned Tuna, but not in Hawaii. The Tombo is an integral part of the local diet and is an excellent solution to smaller portioning of loin steaks. Lighter in color than its cousin the Yellowfin, the Tombo sheens a beautiful Candy hue like a Pearl paint job on a classic car. When used in contrast of the deep red Yellowfin in a sashimi platter, Tombo stands on its own as a GIANT little Tuna.

Quick Facts

Commonly Known As:
Albacore Tuna, Long Fin Tuna, Ahi, Ahipalaha

  • Species Name

    Tuna

  • Latin Name

    Thunnus alalunga

  • Origin

    Hawaii & Open Pacific

  • Harvest Method

    Hook & Line

  • Range & Habitat

    Southern Pacific & Hawaii

  • Producer

    The Hawaiian Fleet

Seasonality
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Year Round

Range & Habitat

about the fishery

The Hawaiian Fleet

Hawaii's Market is unique; boats fishing local waters bring their bounty in to be offloaded into Hawaii's auction, "United Fishing Agency Auction." Hawaiian auction bidders know their favorite boats, handling practices and ordering days. Each buyer takes their prized winning bid back to the plant each day and grades it for national distribution next day.

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