The science is impressive.
Wild Oregon Albacore is remarkable: not only is it delicious and easy to cook, but it delivers so many important nutritional benefits, most notably very high levels of Omega-3s.
The Nutritional Facts
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Omega-3 fatty acids decrease triglycerides, increase levels of “good” cholesterol, lower blood pressure, strengthen immunity and even improve arthritis symptoms. They also reduce inflammation, which is key to lowering the risk of heart disease and stroke.
The American Heart Association
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Our bodies need selenium to function properly. Selenium has important roles throughout our bodies, especially in our brain and nervous system and protects against oxidative stress. Insufficient selenium in our diets is linked to many diseases occurring from prenatal development through old age. Some of the best sources of selenium in our diet come from ocean fish.
NOAA
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OSU researchers at the Seafood Lab have found that small, troll-caught albacore tuna from the West Coast of the U.S. contain less than half the level of mercury found by a recent government study of brand-name canned albacore.
Oregon State University Seafood Lab
Our fishing grounds offer the best wild albacore.
Oregon fishermen catch our albacore when the schools come closer to the coast during their migration up the west coast of North America. Lucky for us, that’s perfect timing in the life cycle of an albacore – the fish have been feeding on the schools of rich anchovies and sardines in the coastal upwelling, so they’re flavorful and have more nutritious oils. This not only means the local catch is good for you (Oregon Albacore is the tuna with the highest amount of beneficial Omega-3 oils), it means they have a moist texture and rich flavor you won’t find in larger albacore caught in other parts of the world. Oregon Albacore are relatively small, weighing 10-30 pounds. Another benefit of their size is that they haven’t had time to accumulate significant quantities of mercury, eliminating any worry with Oregon albacore.
