Introduction
to Wild Planet Seafood Company
Featuring minimal mercury
albacore, wild caught salmon and shrimp
Naturally
high in protein and DHA EPA Omega 3 Fatty acids, each
two ounce serving OF WILD PLANET'S ALBACORE provides
upwards of 1700 milligrams of EPA/DHA Omega 3 fatty
acids.
Wild
Planet
carefully selects the best handled, highest grade Albacore
caught in the Pacific Northwest and sends them to their
custom micro cannery in Washington State. There, the
crew hand cuts the loin strips from the fish in their
raw state. These loins are then sliced into medallions
and hand placed into the cans. After adding only sea
salt, the can is sealed and then cooked, trapping all
the delicious juices and precious oils of the fish itself.
The result is a moist, firm, delicious tuna steak in
a jar (or can). The EPA/DHA Omega 3 content is fully
potent, being 6 times greater than that of national
brands.
While the positive benefits of Wild Planet albacore
are clear, many consumers are hesitant to consume tuna
heartily due to concerns of mercury exposure. It is
true that albacore tuna can be elevated in mercury content
if the fish in your jar (or can) was a larger older
fish. National brands contain fish up to 70 lbs that
can be 15 years old. These fish bio accumulate increasing
concentrations of mercy throughout their life. Wild
Planet directly unloads the fishing vessels in California,
Oregon and Washington. These migratory fish are only
3 - 5 years old and range in size from 9 - 30 lbs. In
essence, all these fish are low in mercury compared
to national brands.
The Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch program rates
the albacore troll and pole method as a Best Choice,
environmentally preferable fishery.
