Albacore Tuna Neck

The neck is a part of the White Tuna, also known as Thunnus alalunga or Albacore Tuna. This is the highest-quality fish in the tuna family. During the summer, it approaches the Cantabrian Sea in large groups, where it is caught along the so-called "white tuna coast." White Tuna is characterized by its white meat, exquisite flavor, and a softer texture than other white tuna species.

The neck, specifically, corresponds to the area located on the upper part of the White Tuna. It is a unique "loin" that runs from the head to the tail. It is one of the least-known parts of the White Tuna, perhaps because very few canners prepare it.

Along with the belly, the neck is one of the most exquisite parts of our beloved White Tuna. It is halfway between the loins and the belly in terms of juiciness, flavor, and texture. Plate it up and enjoy!

Since the neck comes from the whitebait, it has the properties of this oily fish. By eating it, we acquire a multitude of vitamins, proteins, and minerals. Vitamins A, B, K, and D, and minerals such as calcium and iodine, make whitebait one of the most complete and delicious foods on the market.

One of the most notable properties of whitebait is its high content of Omega 3, the fatty acid par excellence. Omega 3 are essential fats that our body is unable to generate on its own and that are essential in our daily diet.

Whitebait also helps lower blood cholesterol levels and maintain healthy brain function. If you're looking to strengthen your joints and bones and prevent cardiovascular disease, whitebait neck is the food for you!

At Conservas Serrats, we require fish caught using traditional fishing methods. Fleets in the Basque Country and Cantabria primarily fish using live bait or trolling techniques.

In the trolling technique, boats deploy long "perches" with hooks on both sides. Albacore Tuna follow the trail of the camouflaged bait and bite.

The live bait technique involves fishing for anchovies or mackerel, leaving them alive in seawater tanks to later use as bait. Once the school of albacore is located, the boat positions itself over it, and the crew begins to "mass" the sea by throwing live bait alongside the boat. They direct strong jets of water at the same spot to simulate the water "boiling" due to the large number of anchovies or mackerel. The bonito, excited by the food, rise to the surface, launching themselves at live or hooked fish, and are caught one by one.

Albacore tuna fishing takes place along the coast from June to October, when the specimens are at their peak for fishing and consumption. During this period, boats head to the Bay of Biscay, where the largest population is concentrated.

Our canned Whitebait necks are made following a careful artisanal process, learned and improved over five generations.

The first phase is the selection at the port of the best Whitebait specimens, the freshest and the largest size we seek.

Once at the factory, we remove the guts and heads and cook them in salted water for approximately 3 hours. Once they have cooled naturally, we begin the cleaning phase. This entirely manual phase is essential. The skill and experience of expert hands perfectly remove the skin, bones, and dark areas, achieving white, intact loins. This is, in part, what gives our canned Whitebait the exceptional appearance of white, flavorful, and appetizing meat that has earned us so much prestige.

After cleaning, we separate the bonito neck from the rest, and it's ready to be hand-filled into cans or glass jars again. We then add specially selected olive oil.

Finally, one of the most important stages of the process takes place: sterilization. This ensures that the bonito neck remains in perfect condition and maintains its nutritional value with absolute purity.

Canned Bonito del Norte Neck doesn't require any special storage conditions. You can store it in the pantry or a cupboard. However, once you open a can or jar of Bonito del Norte Neck, we recommend keeping it in the refrigerator, covered with oil, and consuming it within three or four days.

Canned White Tuna Neck is such a special product that to appreciate its soft and juicy texture, simply place it on a plate with a little bit of it.

But you can also use White Tuna Neck to prepare delicious recipes such as salads, pintxos, ratatouille, marmitako... If you're looking for inspiration, check out "La cocina de Serrats," the blog where we compile White Tuna Neck recipes sent to us by lovers of Serrats and good food.

If you're passionate about enjoying good food, you've made the right choice by discovering our online gourmet canned fish store. Buy the best canned Bonito del Norte Neck quickly and safely. With authentic flavors that maintain the history and tradition of five generations. 100% natural, artisanal preserves. Try our Bonito del Norte Neck, and if you're not satisfied, we'll give you your money back!