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 Politically Correct Fish - Smells Good Too December 4, 2006
Lightman (New York)
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
Or should I say it's not too fishy; this according to my wife, equipped as she is with an ultra keen olfactory capability.
Looking at the label, you know right away that this isn't any ordinary tin of tuna. "Minimal mercury", it proclaims. "Troll caught". This would seem to be a good method to capture these bad boys because, you guessed it, they are "Wild".
All this seemed a bit too much like hype so I checked out the Wild Planet web site and came across even more political correctness. There we read, "Wild Planet, Inc., is dedicated to the conservation of wild marine ecosystems. The preservation of biodiversity and the symbiotic interdependence of all life on this planet is a paramount concern to all future generations. At Wild Planet, Inc. the long-term health of the wild biosphere takes priority. Balance in harvesting while preserving marine resources is the goal of Wild Planet, Inc."
Hmm. This one paragraph uses the word "wild" five times...
But digging a bit deeper one recognizes that this isn't hype after all. For instance, on the matter of "minimal mercury" we learn, "The troll-caught albacore in the North Pacific fishery is lower in mercury because these migratory fish are smaller (about 9 to 25 pounds) and younger (three to five years old) than the long-line caught older fish that reach up to 70 pounds after ten to fifteen years of growth. Naturally, the longer a fish lives and feeds, the more it bio-accumulates mercury.
While all fish caught along the West Coast are low in mercury compared to overseas fish, we have taken the quest to produce the safest possible product one step further. As our employees unload the fishermen's catch at our docks, they separate the 9 to 12 pound fish from the rest of the load. We send these mostly three-year-old fish to our cannery in South Bend, Washington. These are the only fish contained in the `minimal mercury' product. We call it "minimal mercury" because it is lower than low in mercury."
Now I'm impressed...
And how does this tuna taste? It's delicious - mild, flakey, but flavorful.
Highly recommended. You'll feel like you're saving the planet when you chomp down on that tuna fish sandwich.
Fabulous tuna June 1, 2006
Honeybee (Monterey, CA)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
I have previously purchased Wild Planet albacore directly from the company's website and it is fantastic. It is solid, meaty, high quality tuna. You do not need to "doctor" it up with mayonnaise, pickles, onions, etc. Eat it right out of the can, in a salad, anyway you like. I have actually done a comparison of this tuna with other cans of supposedly high-end tuna. There is no comparison. The other "specialty" tuna products were oily and flakey--not a solid chunk of tuna like Wild Planet. Of course, the minimal mercury is the icing on the cake--we all want health benefits from the food we eat. I would recommend this tuna to anyone--I have given it to a number of friends as gifts and they too rave about the quality and taste.
Best tuna October 28, 2006
RK (knoxville, tn USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This tuna is really as good tasting as the other reviewers have testified. It's pure white, solid, and rich tasting. Best I've ever had.
Wild Planet Tuna - Terrific! November 10, 2006
Marie Altenpohl (Brandywine Valley, PA USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
The price is right, shipping inexpensive (much less than gas to a store), and the tuna tastes superb. We're thrilled to have a green source of small tuna that we can afford.
Highly recommended May 31, 2006
Carlos Sanchez
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Low in mercury high in flavor and omega 3's, if you run out and try and eat regular store bought canned tuna you will instantly be reminded why you switched to this product. This product is in a different category than your standard canned tuna it has excellent taste and texture, try it with a little olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
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