Bluefin chutoro

Bluefin chutoro

Chutoro is medium-fat bluefin tuna meat and sits between lean akami and richer toro in terms of fat content and overall eating experience. Its fine fat marbling gives chutoro a softer texture and richer flavour than akami, without the pronounced fat content of toro. This allows chutoro to combine the deep flavour of bluefin tuna with an appealing creamy texture.

Flavour & texture

Full and refined, with visible fat marbling. Softer and creamier than akami, but less fatty than toro.

Culinary applications

Particularly suitable for sashimi, nigiri and sushi. It is also excellent for tataki or preparations involving a very brief sear at high temperature.

Product specifications

• Species: Atlantic bluefin tuna
• Scientific name: Thunnus thynnus
• Cut: Chutoro / medium-fat tuna meat
• Condition: Fresh
• Storage temperature: Keep refrigerated at 0–2 °C
• Catch area: Mediterranean Sea
• Fishing method: Purse seine
• Fat content: Medium
• Characteristics: Tender and marbled
• Weight: Indicative; dependent on catch and production

Please note: the exact weight is only known after catch and production. The final weight may therefore differ from the indicated approximate weight.