Albacore is a species of tuna that is found in temperate and tropical waters across the globe in the epipelagic and mesopelagic zones. They are pelagic predators that eat a wide variety of foods, including fish, crustaceans, and cephalopods, with their primary food source being cephalopods. Reproduction usually occurs from November to February and is oviparous. An adult female can release over two million eggs in a single cycle. Albacore is a very economically important fish and is a target of commercial and recreational fisheries. It was originally the basis for the United States tuna-canning industry and is no less important today, making up significant percentages of the gross domestic products of various Pacific nations.
There are two types of Albacore tuna: Solid White Albacore Tuna and Chunk White Albacore Tuna. Solid White Albacore Tuna is packed with larger pieces and has a firm and steaky texture, while Chunk White Albacore Tuna is packed with smaller chunks that are still mild in flavor, firm in texture, and white in color. Albacore is also known as white tuna, and it is the only species of fish that can be called "White Tuna". It is white to light pink in color and has a fairly firm texture, with a mild flavor similar to a baked chicken breast. From a nutritional perspective, Albacore tuna is slightly lower in fat than Chunk White Albacore Tuna, but it is slightly higher in fat than Light Tuna.
