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

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.