The nutritional benefits of seafood are numerous and far outweigh any risks. Seafood, like salmon and tuna, is also rich in vitamin D, the antioxidant selenium and B vitamins, all of which are important for a growing child.
People who eat more seafood have been shown to have lower rates of heart disease, high blood pressure and strokes. The FDA and EPA have issued guidance for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and young children, and encourage them to eat 8—12 oz. For albacore tuna, the FDA recommends eating up to 4 oz. All other consumers should aim for 8—12 oz of a variety of seafoods a week as recommended by the American Heart Association and Dietary Guidelines.
Selenium is an antioxidant that is naturally found in seafood. Research has shown that selenium is a natural protector against mercury absorption. All StarKist Tuna and salmon are wild caught fish.
Factors such as the region where the fish was caught, or the age and diet of the fish, can affect the color. StarKist Pink Salmon ranges in color, from a very pale pink to white, based on its diet.
Since our salmon is wild caught, their diet varies, and so the color will vary. Also, once the salmon is cooked in the can or pouch, the pink flesh loses some pigment and becomes whiter. Vegetable broth is added to some StarKist Tuna products as a flavor enhancer. The broth must consist of two or more of the following: beans, cabbage, carrots, celery, garlic, onions, parsley, peas, potatoes, green or red bell peppers, spinach, or tomatoes.
StarKist currently uses potato, carrots, or peas and does not use soy in our vegetable broth. If you have dietary restrictions or allergies to any of these ingredients, try our StarKist Selects products, in water and in E. These products contain just tuna, water and sea salt, or tuna, extra virgin olive oil and sea salt. Pyrophosphate is a natural food additive used to help prevent the formation of little crystals called struvite.
These crystals look like little pieces of glass but are naturally formed during the albacore canning process. Three minerals that are important for the fish when they are alive—magnesium, phosphorus and ammonia—combine during heating to form little crystals. They are not harmful and will dissolve readily. If you find a piece of crystal, put it in a little warm vinegar and watch it dissolve!
But we add pyrophosphate to some of our products to reduce the chance of finding one of these little crystals. The majority of StarKist products are certified kosher by the Orthodox Union.
Our chicken products do not contain any added hormones. In fact, added hormones are not allowed in any meat, poultry or pork product in the United States. All our tuna is wild caught in the Pacific or Atlantic Ocean. The majority of our tuna is produced in American Samoa which is a territory of the United States , Ecuador or Senegal. A few of our products are manufactured in Thailand. All facilities must follow the same stringent United States government regulations as plants located inside the country.
In compliance with federal regulations, if any of our products were produced outside of the United States, or one of its territories, the label will list the country of origin.
If a product does not specifically state the country of origin, then you can assume it has been produced in the United States or a US territory. Please visit Trace My StarKist to see which ocean your tuna came from. All StarKist pink salmon is wild caught off the Alaskan coast. Our small cans of salmon, and salmon pouches, are packed in Thailand using salmon processed and frozen in Alaska. It is cage-free and contains no added hormones. Our chicken is packed in the US.
StarKist Co. We are proud to share with you our worldwide policy to save dolphin lives. This policy states that:. Please note that, due to product changes or new product introductions, we recommend you check the ingredient statement for the most current ingredient information. MSG, or monosodium glutamate, is a natural salt of glutamic acid found in many foods like tomatoes and cheese. It is also a common additive that is used to help lower the sodium content of foods and provide an umami flavor boost.
While not listed as one of the top eight allergens, we do realize that some consumers may be allergic to sesame. Please check the ingredient list before purchasing any product as sometimes our formulations change. After you open the can or pouch, you can place any leftovers in a separate food-safe container, place it in the refrigerator, and eat the leftovers within two days.
Due to the complex design needed to endure the manufacturing process, our pouches are not recyclable. Operating a socially and environmentally responsible business is essential for the ongoing success of both StarKist and the food industry, Choe said Canned and pouched fish buyers are more concerned about the health of the oceans than the average seafood consumer, Starkist said, citing an MSC survey.
Christine Blank. Contributing Editor. EditorsWriters FlavorfulExcursions. Want seafood news sent to your inbox? You may unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time. January 20, September 24, September 16, You are here Home Sustainability Knowledge Center. Sustainability Knowledge Center. Healthy Stocks Tuna stocks of skipjack and light tuna, the most commonly eaten tuna in the U. Also, skipjack accounts for the largest share of tuna caught and eaten by people around the world.
White tuna, also known as albacore, represents the remaining tuna. These fish typically weigh between 10 to 50 lbs. Skipjack is the smallest tuna and typically weights 6 to 12 pounds. Skipjack make up the largest share of tuna caught and eaten by people around the world.
In fact, the majority of U. Skipjack live in warmer water temperatures and can be found in the central belt of water throughout the world. Yellowfin gets its name from the bright yellow color of its fins. This tuna can range in size from 30 to up to pounds.
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