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Katsuwonus pelamis
A type of tuna with firm red meat which delights the palate. Greatly appreciated in Japan where it is known as katsuo (カ ツ オ ou 鰹), a name from which the genus Katsuwonus is derived. The tuna center loin is pale pink. There are well defined layers of firm, juicy meat. Smooth flavor, but with a personality of its own, it´s different from other types of canned tuna. Rich in proteins, tuna in oliveoil is highly recommended for muscle growth and during childhood, adolescence and pregnancy, when a greater amount of this nutrient is needed. High levelsof Omega 3.