Produced by Olasagasti on Spain's Basque coast, Bonito del Norte is prepared from albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga), the most prized tuna species in Spanish gastronomy. Each fish is individually caught by rod and line in the Bay of Biscay during the seasonal fishing campaign before being prepared fresh and packed by hand in olive oil.

Unlike conventional canned tuna, Bonito del Norte is celebrated for its pale blush flesh, firm yet silky texture and naturally delicate flavour. Olasagasti prepares the fish entirely by hand, preserving the integrity of each loin before covering it with olive oil that protects rather than masks its character.

Rich without being heavy, it has a clean, almost buttery finish with gentle savouriness and remarkable succulence. This is a tuna intended to be enjoyed in generous flakes rather than stirred into mayonnaise, allowing its texture and flavour to remain the focus.

Recommended Uses

• Enjoy directly from the tin at room temperature
• Serve with warm crusty bread and salted butter
• Spoon over steamed Japanese short-grain rice with cucumber, spring onions and a soft-boiled egg
• Flake through a tomato, olive and caper salad
• Build a classic Niçoise salad
• Toss with warm potatoes, parsley and vinaigrette
• Fold through pasta with lemon, parsley and extra virgin olive oil
  
• Layer into sandwiches with roasted peppers and aioli
• Serve with grilled asparagus, green beans or roasted vegetables

One of Spain's great pantry ingredients, prepared with the care usually reserved for fresh seafood.

Weight | 120g
Origin | Cantabria, Spain