The fishing industry uses the white meat designation to differentiate canned albacore tuna from "chunk light," which may ...

Yellowfin tuna, or Thunnus albacares, is the same fish as ahi, which is its name in the Hawaiian language. Like albacore, the yellowfin has both Pacific and Atlantic versions. It's pretty much ...

Canned albacore has a mild flavor and slight saltiness that won't overpower the olive oil. Canned ahi tuna can feature a higher fat content and a more buttery flavor if that's what you prefer.

There are seven main species of tuna consumed by humans including albacore, skipjack, yellowfin and three species of bluefin tuna - they can be found in tropical and temperate regions of all oceans.