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Tonnino Tuna - Tempting your taste
Tonnino does not only tempt your taste but also takes good care of your health.
The above statement is confirmed, among other reasons, by the fact that Tonnino tuna fillets are manufactured from small, juvenile Yellowfin tuna, which are low in mercury.
It is also known that fish absorb methyl mercury from water as it passes over their gills and as they feed on aquatic organisms. Larger predator fish are exposed to higher levels of methyl mercury from their prey. Therefore, when consuming light and juvenile tuna, the risk of being contaminated with mercury is reduced considerably.
Tonnino, as a gourmet brand, is manufactured with premium light tuna of small sized fish. It is not only the taste and presentation of Tonnino hand packed tuna fillets what makes it unique; it is also the source of the tuna that is used that establishes the exceptional quality. Rich in Omega 3 and low in mercury, it is definitely a great option for seafood lovers or just for someone seeking a convenient and healthy product. Continuous analysis done for Tonnino products prove their low mercury levels. For more information please contact us. |
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Q. What is mercury?
A. Mercury is an earth basic element which occurs naturally in air and water. It is also a by-product of industrial activity. In nature, mercury is emitted into the atmosphere through soil erosion, volcanoes, and forest fires. In seawater, the source is usually underwater volcanoes. According to scientific estimates, the majority of the mercury released into the environment comes from natural sources.
Q. What is methyl mercury?
A. Methyl mercury is an organic form of mercury produced in bodies of water through the action of bacteria. In small amounts, methyl mercury is not harmful to humans but at very high exposure levels, it can be toxic. The key concern is that methyl mercury may harm an unborn baby’s or young child’s developing nervous system if pregnant and nursing women consume large amounts of fish containing high levels of methyl mercury.
To safeguard the public, the federal government has put in place very stringent restrictions, including issuing advice for pregnant and nursing women and women who may become pregnant about the best ways to add fish to their diets.
Q. Does yellowfin tuna contain methyl mercury?
A. Almost all ocean fish and seafood naturally contain minimal amounts of methyl mercury, due in part to underwater volcanic activity. But the amount in yellowfin tuna is exceedingly low. In fact, when the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued new advice about the best ways to limit methyl mercury in the diet, FDA and EPA listed light tuna as one of the commonly eaten fish that contains very low levels of mercury.
Q. Has the amount of mercury in tuna gone up?
A. No. Studies find that the amount of mercury in canned tuna has not increased in the last 25 years. In fact, a Princeton University study, funded by EPA, compared mercury concentrations in Yellowfin tuna caught off the coast of Hawaii in 1998 with the amount of mercury in Yellowfin tuna caught in the same area in 1971. That study found no increase in mercury levels.
Q. How much mercury is in a can or jar of tuna?
A. Canned tuna contains minimal amounts of methyl mercury. According to surveys conducted by FDA, light tuna has an average of 0.12 parts per million (ppm). To put these amounts into perspective, FDA has set a limit of 1.00 ppm for mercury in fish and canned light tuna is well below this level.
Source: www.tunafacts.com
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