Tonnino Yellowfin Tuna Ventresca in Olive Oil is a 6.7 oz (190 g) glass jar of wild-caught yellowfin tuna belly fillets, the fattiest and most tender cut of the fish, hand-packed in olive oil with a little water and sea salt. It is ready to eat with no preparation and is available as a single jar or in packs of 3 and 6, shipped fast from New Jersey.
Tonnino Yellowfin Tuna Ventresca: Wild-Caught Belly Fillets in Olive Oil
- Ventresca belly cut — the prized belly section of yellowfin tuna, naturally higher in fat, softer, and more buttery than loin fillets
- Four ingredients — yellowfin tuna belly, non-hydrogenated olive oil, water, and sea salt, with no artificial additives or preservatives
- Wild caught by pole and line — a sustainable, one-fish-at-a-time method; each jar is traceable to its catch at tonnino.com
- Certified gluten-free, low mercury, and dolphin safe — as stated on the Tonnino label
- 6.7 oz (190 g) glass jar — a single-serve jar that lets you see the whole fillets before opening
- Pack options — Single, Pack of 3, and Pack of 6
How to Use
Ventresca is best eaten simply. Lift the fillets out of the jar, lay them on crusty bread or a plate, and spoon over some of the olive oil from the jar with a squeeze of lemon and cracked black pepper. It also works flaked over a green salad, tossed through warm pasta with garlic and parsley, or laid on crostini or flatbread. Avoid heavy mayonnaise-style preparations that hide the texture. Store unopened jars in a cool, dry pantry. After opening, refrigerate any leftovers covered in oil and eat within two to three days.
About Tonnino
Tonnino is a premium jarred tuna brand based in Costa Rica that specializes in wild-caught yellowfin tuna packed by hand in glass jars. The brand uses pole-and-line fishing, a selective method that catches one fish at a time, and publishes catch traceability for each jar on its website. Its range includes tuna fillets in olive oil, with herbs, with jalapeño, and the ventresca belly cut, all sold in the same 6.7 oz glass jar format. Browse more in our Canned Fish & Seafood and Grocery & Gourmet Food collections. Learn more at tonnino.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the ingredients in Tonnino Yellowfin Tuna Ventresca, and does it contain allergens?
The jar contains yellowfin tuna belly, non-hydrogenated olive oil, water, and sea salt, with no artificial additives or preservatives. It contains fish, which is a major allergen, and is certified gluten-free by the manufacturer. Anyone with a fish or seafood allergy should avoid it, and you should read the printed label for the current ingredient statement.
How should I serve and store Tonnino Ventresca tuna?
Serve it simply: place the fillets on good bread or a plate, drizzle with the olive oil from the jar, and add lemon and black pepper. It also suits salads, warm pasta, and crostini. Keep unopened jars in a cool, dry pantry. After opening, refrigerate leftovers covered in oil and finish within two to three days.
How is ventresca different from regular Tonnino tuna fillets?
Regular Tonnino fillets come from the loin, which is leaner and firmer with a cleaner, meatier bite. Ventresca comes from the belly, so it carries more natural fat and has a softer, silkier, more buttery texture. Both are wild-caught yellowfin packed in olive oil in the same 6.7 oz (190 g) jar; ventresca is the richer, more delicate cut.
Is Tonnino tuna wild caught, and where does it come from?
Yes. Tonnino yellowfin tuna is wild caught using pole-and-line fishing, a selective method that catches one fish at a time and is considered dolphin safe. Tonnino is a Costa Rican brand, and each jar carries a code you can enter at tonnino.com to trace the catch. The label also states it is low mercury and certified gluten-free.