Albacore tuna  (Latin name - Thunnus Alalunga) is a fin fish with a dark blue back, and silver white sides and belly. Its flesh is pink when raw and off-white when cooked and is generally soft in texture with a mild taste. Albacore tuna can weigh up to 45 kg with an average market weight of between 5 and 12 kg and is found in various tropical and temperate seas in the world with the oiliest/fattest and most desirable found off the West Coast of Australia.

Albacore Tuna has good nutritional value, is high in Omega 3 oils, and easy to prepare. Loins can be served raw or quickly grilled, broiled or seared leaving the centre raw, and added to salads or with rice and vegetables. It is important not to over cook the Tuna as it will lose its flavour and become tough. It is also important not to wash or ice the tuna once thawed as the meat will become discoloured. In frozen form, it will remain fresh for six months to a year.