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F/V Sonja albacore tuna are troll caught and rich in Omega-3 fatty acids,
protein and minerals. Here are the answers to some common questions
about albacore tuna and its health benefits.
What are Omega-3 Fatty Acids?
Mercury in Fish
What are Omega-3 Fatty Acids?
These are the natural fatty acids that are highly polyunsaturated and
good for your heart. Fish are the most common source of omega-3 fatty
acids, and troll-caught premium albacore tuna has higher concentrations of
omega-3 than older tuna caught in deeper waters.
You can taste the Omega-3 difference in a can of F/V Sonja albacore tuna.
You will find yourself using less mayonnaise or other less-healthy oils in
your recipes because the younger troll caught tuna is not as dry. The
heart-healthy and cancer-fighting Omega-3s will replace saturated fats
without sacrificing taste.
To identify a can of troll-caught albacore, look for a can that has 3 - 5
grams of total fat. The higher fat content reflects the omega-3
essential fatty acids. Canned tuna that contains older, larger tuna
that is not as rich in Omega-3 has only 1 - 2 grams of fat.
Fish oil Omega-3 has been shown to improve your heart health by...
- reducing chance of sudden cardiac death
- reducing change of having a first heart attack
- reducing the risk of stroke
- lowering blood tryglycerides
- increasing high density lipoprotein levels
- reducing likelihood of blood clots
- improving vascular function
- reducing inflammation
- stabilizing atherosclerotic plaques
- modestly reducing blood pressure
See Also
American Fishermen's Research Foundation
How to identify Troll Caught Albacore Tuna
The Omega 3
Information Service
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Research as shown that troll-caught albacore harvested from waters off
the coasts of California, Oregon and Washington are small (~10 to 24 pounds).
Their mercury levels are typically well below the EPA limit
of 1 part per million.
F/V Sonja Test Results
F/V Sonja Canned Albacore Tuna has been tested by Am Test Laboratories to
determine mercury levels in the fish. In the random samples subjected
to testing, an average mercury level of 0.158 was found - again well below
the EPA limit. Am Test analytical procedures are well documented and
typically derived from protocols of the EPA, USDA, FDA or Army Corps of
Engineers.
See Also:
Astoria research finds local albacore is very safe to eat
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