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Ventresca, a gourmet delight

There Confusion in the market in everything related to tuna. There are many differences between the different types of tuna that can reach our gastronomy. There is also between which part is the best of the tuna in gastronomy. Today we are going to explain one of the best tuna and one of the gourmet parts, the ventresca, and specifically the tuna belly from the north, a real delicacy.

the beautiful north

Although there are different types of tuna, we will focus on one of the delicacies of our coasts,the beautiful north Also known as albacore tuna, its scientific name is Thunus alalunha referring to its long fin that identifies it.

It's a blue Fish which is found in temperate waters and in Spain it is fished specifically in the Cantabrian area. It is a seasonal fish that is fished with a hook, one by one, and weighing more than 4 Kg. This type of fishing and the controls that are carried out make it especially sustainable. Their diet is basically other blue fish such as sardine, anchovy and mackerel.

why eat tuna from the north
Nice from the North

 

For the gourmet, the ventresca

Of all the parts of bonito, the most appreciated is the belly. It is one of the parts where the infiltrated and healthy fat, due to its contribution of polyunsaturated fatty acids, gives us an exceptional flavor. It is located under the belly of the tuna, hence its name. It can be found fresh and preserved and in both options it is delicious.

Such a valuable piece for the gastronomy like ventresca, it should be purchased from all those brands that value quality and have it as a principle. In the case of canned tuna belly de beautiful north It must be made by expert hands and with the best extra virgin olive oil. Nothing better than trying canned tuna belly from the north from the expert and great selector of gastronomic products such as Patrick de la Cueva, a real delight. A company that is dedicated to selecting the best raw material and the best processors for the best palates.

Preserved Ventresca from the Cave
Ventresca preserved from the Cave. Photo: From the Cave

We recommend that you accompany it with a good salad, a quality tomato or the best bread and do it with this high-quality preserve of bonito from the north with extra virgin olive oil. A really delicious and healthy dish.

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