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Red Tuna Heart. The heart of the red tuna is a true seafood speciality, skilfully hand-processed. It is a prized muscular part of the tuna, considered a rare and sought-after cut, highly appreciated in gourmet cuisine for its compact texture and intense yet delicate flavour. Ideal thinly sliced with a drizzle of oil. On Foodaloo discover seafood specialities, discover seafood excellence from the heart of Sicily. Vacuum-packed package of about 200 gr. Being a handmade artisanal product, the weight may vary.
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Deep roots tie the Testa family to fishing and to the small Sicilian fishing village of Ognina, and it is here that the Red Tuna Heart is made
the family's history dates back at least two centuries, and even today there is a street in the town named after them; red tuna fishing represents a true passion and precision, carried out in just thirty days a year. Red tuna is in fact a protected marine species whose catch is regulated by ICCAT quotas which limit catches by number and weight. Thanks to this, the Mediterranean is repopulating with this species. The Red Tuna Heart is a prized product. It is hand-processed and showcases the noblest parts of the tuna. It is a muscular part of the tuna located near the spine. It is characterised by a compact texture and a bold, intense flavour with great persistence. Deep, vivid dark red in colour. The flesh is firm and lean. The flavour is bold yet refined, with deep marine notes enhanced by careful curing. The cured tuna heart is loved for recipes and dishes by great starred chefs. Ideal for gourmet recipes, carpaccio and refined starters. High-end gourmet cuisine recipes.
How to use the tuna heart: The heart is served sliced, it's excellent seasoned with oil and lemon. Ideal for carpaccio.
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