Yellowfin Indian Ocean Tuna
“Jay Sea Foods is one of the leading tuna fish exporters in Sri Lanka, and one of the top fresh tuna suppliers in the global market. Yellowfin Tuna are among the larger species of tuna available in the region. Their long yellow fins distinguishing them from other tuna species. Fresh Yellowfin tuna in Sri Lanka continues to be one of the most popular seafood varieties globally, with its versatility and amazing taste lending itself to every type of cuisine, from sushi to curry. The best Indian Ocean tuna meat is bright red, moderately greasy and firm. The fish is high in nutrients such as niacin, magnesium, vitamin B6 and phosphorous. As one of the best yellowfin tuna exporters in the region, our tuna stock is caught fresh from the Indian Ocean, and maintained at 0 ⁰ C till dispatch. As a leading fresh tuna supplier, tuna products are wrapped in either green / white paper, sealed in Vacuum (LDPE + Nylon) bags and packed carefully with plenty of ice to maintain total freshness of our fresh fish stocks . We can also offer packaging for retail use, and process the meat according to your specifications. Although the supply of the best Indian Ocean tuna is subject to seasonality and catch limits, as the best tuna exporter in Sri Lanka with the largest supply network, we endeavour to offer our Customers the best pricing”.
Yellowfin tuna has a much stronger flavour and colour than other types of tuna, and is considered to be one of the best Indian Ocean tuna available, and is ideal for dishes such as Sashimi or Sushi.
Indian Ocean tuna is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids that are believed to improve heart health and lower cholesterol. In addition, it is also high in protein and potassium which helps to lower blood pressure.
The Indian Ocean is home to four main types of tuna; yellowfin tuna, skipjack tuna, bigeye and albacore. Out of these one of the most popular types offered by tuna fish exporters in Sri Lanka is the Yellowfin Tuna.
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Thunnus albacares
Thunnus Albacares
Thunnus Albacares
Loins
YF tuna wholes split into quarters, both ends of each quarter removed, dark meat and remaining minute bones removed and trimmed.
Loin specifications can be customised to meet your requirements.
Thunnus albacares
Chunks
C/C, cross sections of tuna loins.
Chunk specifications can be customised to meet your requirements.
Thunnus albacares
Blocks
Tuna Loin trimmed and cut in to smaller block shapes between 800 g - 1.5kg per block
Block specifications can be customised to meet your requirements.
Thunnus albacares
Thunnus albacares
Thunnus albacares
Tuna Belly Flaps
Belly flaps are cut out from the belly area of the Tuna fish and it consists of the highest content of fat in tunas. These belly flaps are used to make toro (A famous Japanese dish).
Skin on and skin off options available
Thunnus albacares
Brochettes
Tuna meat cut into cubes and skewered.
Specifications can be customised to meet your requirements.
Xiphias gladius
G/G
Small Sword fish within a particular size and weight range are sent as whole fish, with only the guts and gills removed.
Xiphias gladius
Xiphias gladius
Loins (Single eye / Double eye)
Swordfish fillets (Double eye) or fillets further split into halves lengthwise (Single eye) and cut in to smaller blocks are called loins. As with fillets, the ends are removed and trimmed.
Loin specifications can be customised to meet your requirements.
Xiphias gladius
Steaks (Halfmoon and quarter moon)
Double and single eye loins cut in to thin uniform cross sections
Standard portion specifications available
Xiphias gladius
Belly Flaps
Belly flaps are cut out from the belly area of the sword fish and it consists of the highest content of fat in sword fish.
Xiphias gladius
Brochettes
Sword fish meat cut into cubes and skewered
Specifications can be customised to meet your requirements.
Istiophorus platypterus
G/G
Whole Sailfish gutted, dorsal/pectoral fins and tail removed.
Sail fish H/G available too
Istiophorus platypterus
Fillets
Sailfish wholes split into halves, deboned, both ends of each half removed and trimmed
Fillet specifications can be customised to meet your requirements.
Makaira spp.
G/G
Whole marlins gutted, dorsal/pectoral fins and tail removed.
Marlin H/G available too
Makaira spp.
Fillets
Marlin wholes split into halves, deboned, both ends of each half removed and trimmed.
Fillet specifications can be customised to meet your requirements
Lutjanus spp.
Red Snappers
Whole & G/G, Fillet, Butterfly Fillet (Butterfly Fillet for medium sized fish only)
Humphead, Two spotted, Pinjalo red snappers available.
Other Snappers available - Golden Snapper, Black spotted Snapper, Rainbow Snapper etc.
Parupeneus indicus
Red Mullet / Goat Fish
Spotted and spotless red mullets available.
Whole & G/G, Fillet, Butterfly Fillet (as displayed on the picture)
(Butterfly Fillets for medium sized fish only)
Other Mullets available – Flathead mullets (Mugil cephalus)
Scarus ghobban
Parrot Fish
Whole & G/G, Fillet, Butterfly Fillet (Butterfly Fillet for medium sized fish only)
Other parrot fish available - Various types of colors available.
Lethrinus spp
Emperors
Whole & G/G, Fillet, Butterfly Fillet (Butterfly Fillet for medium sized fish only)
Spangled and Longface species available.
Coryphaena hippurus
Lates calcarifer
Barramundi (Asian sea bass)
Whole & G/G, Fillet, Butterfly Fillet (Butterfly Fillet for medium sized fish only)
Epinephelus spp.
Groupers
Whole & G/G, Fillet, Butterfly Fillet (medium sized fish only)
Other groupers available - brown grouper, orange spotted grouper, black spotted grouper, brown spotted grouper.
Scomberomorus spp.
Lutjanus rivulatus
Rachycentron canadum
Caesio cuning
Caranx sp.
Aprion virescens
Pristipomoides filamentosus
Sphyraena jello
Nemipterus bipunctatus
Sillago sihama
Rhabdosagus sarba
Solea elongata
Eleutheronema tetradactylum
Pampus argenteus
Lactarius lactarius
Hemiramphus sp.
Lepturacanthus savala
Portunus pelagicus
Panulirus ornatus.
Spiny Lobsters (Coral lobster)
Whole lobsters washed, cleaned and packed.
Other Species available – Flathead lobsters, members of the Panulirus family
Panulirus versicolor
Spiny Lobsters (Bamboo lobster)
Whole lobsters washed, cleaned and packed.
Other Species available – Flathead lobsters, members of the Panulirus family