Fish

Belly

Albacore belly is the richer ventral strip along the fillet—fattier than the loin though still leaner than bluefin otoro. It browns and bastes itself on the grill and stays moist when seared hard. Flavour is slightly more pronounced than centre loin. Use for small grilled portions, confit-style confits in oil, or chop into rich tartare if grade allows. Trim bloody or dark patches. Volume is limited per fish compared with loin yield.

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

Characteristics

Preparations

ConfitFreshGrilledSearedTartare If Grade Allows

Traits

Browning FriendlyLimited YieldMild TunaMoistMoist CookingRicherRicher Than LoinVentral Fat Strip

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 170

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 12.1 g
Saturated Fat 2.28 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4.98 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.81 g
Cholesterol 54.7 mg
Sodium 83.3 mg
Salt 0.2 g
Total Carbohydrate 0 g
Dietary Fibre 0 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Complex / starch 0 g
Protein 15.4 g
Water 69.2 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 170 kcal
Water 69.2 g
Protein 15.4 g
Fat 12.1 g
- Saturated Fat 2.28 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 4.98 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 4.81 g
  - Omega-3 1.91 g
Vitamins 39.1 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.1 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.14 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 3.77 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.65 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.37 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 2.7 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 10.9 µg
- Vitamin B12 — Cobalamin 1.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin D 1.3 µg
- Vitamin E 0.53 mg
- Vitamin K 0.4 µg
Minerals 441 mg
- Major Minerals 439 mg
  - Calcium 38 mg
  - Sodium 83.3 mg
  - Potassium 318 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
  - Iron 1.5 mg
Salt 0.2 g
Cholesterol 54.7 mg

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-b12-cobalamin: 1.2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.1 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.14 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 3.77 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.65 · vitamin-b6: 0.37 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 2.7 · vitamin-b9-folate: 10.9 · vitamin-d: 1.3 · vitamin-e: 0.53 · vitamin-k: 0.4 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 83.31 · Potassium: 318 · Calcium: 38 · Iron: 1.5 ·

Belly cuts are intramuscular and subcutaneous fat-rich compared with loin.

History

1980

Chefs began featuring albacore belly as a richer alternative to standard loin steaks.

2000

Specialty fishmongers sold trimmed albacore belly for searing and confit.