Ventral

Fish

Ventral

Ventral bluefin fillet meat is lower-side flesh—sometimes slightly softer or fattier by species. Handle gently; good for moist methods and mince if thin. Salt early for large joints, late for delicate leaves and soft fruit.

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Characteristics

Preparations

GrilledOil PoachedSeared

Traits

Lower SideMoistSlightly OilierSlightly RichSoft Grain

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

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

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 171

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 10.5 g
  • Saturated Fat 1.18 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 2.4 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 6.93 g
  • Cholesterol 53.3 mg
  • Sodium 78.7 mg
  • Salt 0.2 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 19 g
  • Water 68 g
Detailed nutrients

Ventral of Bluefin: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.

History

Coastal fisheries and markets sold bluefin whole and in pieces long before industrial freezing, including named ventral portions.

Ice, rail and trawler fleets moved bluefin inland as everyday protein, including named ventral portions.

Ice, rail and trawler fleets moved bluefin inland as everyday protein, including named ventral portions.

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