This Ortiz Bonito del Norte White Tuna was on sale at Whole Foods. From Spain, Bonito del Norte (Northern Beauty) is albacore white tuna, famed for its mild and delicate flavor. This selection, from Conservas Ortiz, is a prime example.
Initial impression upon opening the can: 4.8/5.
Solid white tuna, with a delicate aroma. The can is so tightly packed getting the first bit out was a struggle. A sip of the olive oil is very neutral, neither adding nor subtracting from the flavor.
A really solid chunk of tuna here, as thick as the can is deep. The taste was that of a very mild fish, with none of the "metallic" note I experienced in another, more expensive brand recently.
Ortiz also sells this same tuna in a slightly larger, oval-shaped can. At less than an ounce more, it's puzzling why they offer both. The cost per ounce (at regular price) is virtually the same, however.
This would be very good in a Sicilian Tuna & Orange Salad.
Brand: Conservas Ortiz
Description: Albacore Tuna in Olive Oil
Species: Thunnus alalunga
Country of Origin: Spain
Source: FAO27, Northeast Atlantic
Skin/Bones: No/No
Net Wt: 3.24 oz.
Price Range: $6-7