If you know much about sushi’s history, you might have heard that tuna used to be considered peasant’s food in Japan. Bluefin toro is one of the most expensive fish in the world, and is universally considered a delicacy. The only people who ate it in ancient Japan were people that could not afford anything…
Only ten percent of the global shrimp market is sourced from the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, but they remain important areas for the global ebi and ama-ebi market. The Gulf of Mexico region is important for consumers who wish to have seafood sourced in a manner with stricter consumer regulations than the…
We all love sushi, and as with many meals you eat in a restaurant or as take away, there are always small mysteries that one never really thinks about. Some of these mysteries aren’t anything that one needs to be concerned about, but some….. Well, may be surprising. I like to know what I’m eating,…
The Condition of Bigeye Tuna Stocks If you were skeptical with the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation’s (ISSF) status of
The Tsukiji fish market is the largest and most extravagant in the world. Located in Tokyo, Japan, this bustling market supplies the world with the highest quality product via overnight flights. At a cost of more than $4 billion dollars, the massive market is going to be moved within two years to a controversial new…
The State of Bluefin Tuna Bluefin tuna is highly prized, fetching prices in the tens of thousands of dollars for a single fish in famed yearly Japanese auctions. One such bluefin tuna sold for an incredible 1.76 million in 2013, a price which reflects the status and prestige of these animals. The fact is, all…
Updated Advice From The Experts About Eating Fish Sushi is a nutritious food which offers great nutritional benefits. However, the FDA has in the past warned about consumption of large, predatory fish which have a higher level of mercury and other contaminants. In an update press release, the FDA has advised in a draft form…
Unagi, or freshwater eel, is too delicious for its own good. Freshwater eel, which is traditionally known to bring strength and vitality to those who consume its meat, is in dire need of its own aphrodisiac properties as eel populations decline worldwide. In response to degrading stocks of eel, the IUCN (International Union for Conservation…
Sushi chefs will go to any lengths in order to serve up the freshest, tastiest seafood they can, and may eve use unconventional tactics to prepare fish for sushi. This is no small challenge for chefs far from the ocean, who are often frustrated by the rapid decline in the quality of fish as it…
Questionable Labeling of Seafood If you saw our previous article on sushi restaurants, grocery stores and venues mislabeling their seafood, you know that it is a rampant problem in the sushi industry. How bad is it? In restaurants tested, almost three quarters were selling mislabeled fish. If you are paying for premium quality fish, you…