Wild Mackerel in Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 4.4 oz. Wild Planet

Wild Planet - Wild Mackerel in Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 4.4 oz. (125g)

Wild Planet Wild Mackerel in Extra Virgin Olive Oil is wild caught without the use of FADs (Fish Aggregating Devices). Wild Planet uses single species targeted purse-seine fishing methods, which virtually eliminate by-catch of other species while also benefiting the overall marine ecosystem. Mackerel is known as Saba in sushi restaurants where it is served grilled. This fish is delicately textured and resembles a fresh tuna steak in flavor. Wild Planet Wild Mackerel Fillets in organic extra virgin olive oil are a delicious source of Omega 3 and contain 13g protein per serving. Try mackerel as an alternative to tuna in your favorite recipe.

• Non GMO Project Verified
• OU Kosher Pareve
• Skinless & Boneless Fillets
• With Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Free-School Purse Seine Caught
• Sustainably Sourced in the North Pacific

Wild Planet FAQ

How long has Wild Planet been in business?
The company was founded in 2004 by William Carvalho and Bill McCarthy. These two industry veterans, with a combined 50 years of experience, wanted to start a company that addressed the need to preserve the natural marine habitat while still harvesting wild seafood. It is their vision that these needs can successfully co-exist. Wild Planet Foods emerged from this vision with a product line of eco-preferable wild seafood. The natural ocean ecosystem is an abundant food production resource that must remain that way; the name Wild Planet arose from this concept.

How are Wild Planet fish caught?
Wild Planet tuna are caught individually using pole and troll methods. This ensures that no other marine life is caught or harmed in the process, unlike long-line and FAD (fish aggregating device) purse seine methods which are employed by many national companies and endanger other marine species. Wild Planet's salmon, sardines and anchovies are "free school" purse seine caught which means no FADs are used to attract the fish.

Where do the tuna come from? Are they wild or farm raised?
Wild Planet carries only wild caught products. Their albacore tuna comes from pole and troll fleets in the North Pacific working in the United States and Japan. They also source a smaller amount of albacore from pole and troll vessels working in New Zealand and the southern Pacific waters. Wild Planet skipjack and yellowfin tuna are pole caught in Indonesia and Japan by small-scale family fishing vessels.

Where are sardines and anchovies sourced?
Wild Planet sardines are caught in the North Pacific and come from both California and Japan. Their white anchovies are caught in Peru.

Are Wild Planet albacore and skipjack tuna packed in water or oil?
They place hand-cut sashimi grade tuna steaks in each can, retaining all the natural juices and Omega 3 oils, without adding any liquid. This is 100% pure tuna and sea salt so there is never any need to drain. An exception to this method is their tuna packed in extra virgin olive oil.

Why is Wild Planet tuna higher in calories than conventional brands?
Since they pack their tuna in its natural juices all of the Omega 3 oils are present and these oils contain calories. The added water in conventional tuna is devoid of both nutrition and calories. This is why Wild Planet tuna is highly potent nutritionally.

Why is the Omega 3 content higher in Wild Planet tuna?
Wild Planet cooks their tuna only once, in the can, retaining all of its natural oils. Most conventional brands cook their fish before putting it in the can and adding oil or water thereby losing much of its nutritional value.

Why is there less mercury in Wild Planet albacore tuna as compared to conventional brands of tuna?
The 9 to 25 pound pole and troll caught albacore from the North Pacific are much smaller and younger than long line caught older fish that can reach up to 70 pounds after 10 to 15 years of growth. The older fish accumulate more mercury over time.

How is Wild Planet's offering of smaller, younger fish consistent with a sustainability mission when these fish haven't had a chance to breed?
There are two fishing segments targeting albacore worldwide; surface fisheries which catch migratory juveniles and deep-water long-line which captures spawning stock. The West coast pole and troll fisheries capture less than 15% of the bio-mass which means that 85% of the fish will return to spawning stocks. This escapement is acceptable in order to sustain the population of the species.

Why is Wild Planet tuna more expensive than the large national companies such as Bumble Bee or Starkist?
Wild Planet uses only the highest quality raw materials and in addition, their sustainable harvesting methods are more expensive and yield less product in comparison to long-line caught fish. Their tuna is hand-cut and packed, a labor-intensive process, so that you get a whole steak in every can - 5 ounces of fish compared to 3.5 ounces of fish and the rest water, as found in conventional tuna brands. In the end, the taste and nutritional value are vastly superior to the competition.

Is there mercury or other chemicals in Wild Planet salmon?
All of their salmon are wild-caught from clean, clear waters in the U.S. and Canada. Because of their shorter lifespan, they do not have the chance to accumulate higher amounts of mercury.

Are there phosphates in Wild Planet shrimp?
Never. In keeping with their high standards for additive-free seafood, Wild Planet shrimp comes to you in a natural, healthy state.

Why are Wild Planet tuna and sardines caught in the U.S. but packed in Vietnam?
The last sardine factory in the U.S. closed in 2010 and there is no tuna cannery capable of processing their volume. Cost of production in the U.S. would also increase the retail price of Wild Planet products, making them difficult for the average family to afford. In order to support their mission of making sustainable seafood choices mainstream and accessible, Wild Planet has elected to process their albacore and skipjack tuna, as well as their sardines, in a state-of-the-art partner facility in Vietnam.

What is the carbon-load of producing these products overseas?
Wild Planet has studied this issue carefully and have concluded that ocean freight is one of the lowest carbon-load forms of transportation on the planet. The carbon load of 26 tons of tuna traveling from Seattle to Vietnam is much lower compared to local fish that is trucked or flown around the country every day.

Are Wild Planet products gluten-free?
All Wild Planet products have been tested for the presence of gluten by a third party testing agency. The results indicate ZERO parts per million detected - their products are 100% gluten free. Wild Planet attributes these results to the fact that their products naturally do not contain gluten - they simply pack fish and salt into their tuna and salmon canned products.

Do Wild Planet products contain soy or soy-based ingredients?
None of their products contain soy in any form. Unlike many brands of tuna, Wild Planet tuna does not contain vegetable broth, hydrolyzed vegetable proteins or any other liquids or fillers, which often do contain soy. Wild Planet tuna is packed in its own natural juices, and certain varieties do include sea salt. Their sardines and anchovies are packed in either water, olive oil or marinara sauce, which do not contain soy. Wild Planet salmon is packed similarly to their tuna products - simply the natural juices from the fish itself and salt. Wild Planet shrimp is packed with natural citric acid as well as water and salt.

Why do I occasionally see a brownish coloring on one side when I open a can of tuna?
This brownish coloring is the result of not cooking fish in a can of liquid. The natural fat and juices that cook out during the Wild Planet once-cooked process are not enough to surround all sides of the fish thereby producing an almost caramelized effect. This produces a far superior taste as compared to boiling it in a can of oil or water.

Why are Wild Planet sardines so solid as compared to other brands?
When a fish is really fresh and brought down quickly in temperature it has a firmness and density that is uncommon in most fisheries. They hold up very well during the cooking process in the can resulting in a fish that remains whole and intact. Some people find Wild Planet sardines to be drier as their firmness prevents them from soaking up the liquids they are packed in. Simply break up the fish a bit to absorb the oil or sauce if you prefer a moister meat texture.

Does Wild Planet use packaging containing BPA?
No BPA is used in Wild Planet's can lining.

About Wild Planet

Wild Planet is committed to providing the finest tasting sustainably caught seafood while supporting the conservation of wild marine ecosystems.

Wild Planet offers a full line of top quality seafood with fresh-from-the-sea flavor. In order to adhere to the highest standards of sustainability possible, each product in their line is carefully researched according to the reports generated by leading environmental organizations. From Wild Plant's great tasting tuna, salmon and sardines to their brand new white anchovies, they're sure you'll agree that nothing compares to the flavor, nutrition and value offered by Wild Planet.

"Organic agriculture: the land-based equivalent to pole and line fishing…and a cause worthy of Wild Planet's support!"