Tuna fillet cooked

by MBC Team

Tuna,fillet,facts

The tuna family is a diverse family of fish found in most of the world's oceans.
As a highly migratory fish, tuna can travel thousands of miles in its lifetime, making it accessible to fishing for many nations around the world.
There are several types that vary in size, color and taste, which include skipjack, albacore, yellowfin, bluefin, and bigeye.
Tuna is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, protein, selenium, and vitamin D.
Some of the selenium is found in the form of selenoneine, which can be particularly valuable in terms of its antioxidant properties.
Tuna is a good source of magnesium, potassium and iodine.
Tuna contains iron, phosphorus, vitamin A, and B vitamins.
Some varieties of raw tuna, especially bigeye and bluefin, may have high levels of mercury.
Tuna allergies are fairly common.
Raw tuna may contain parasites that can cause foodborne illness in humans, but these can usually be eliminated by cooking or freezing.