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Why is tuna expensive but canned tuna cheap?

Asked: Eli Klabough, Last Updated:

The cheap canned tuna is albacore. It is white meat and not really good for steaks, tartare, or sushi. The expensive tuna is bluefin. The normal cut of this is the red meat that is you'll see as one of the most common sushi dishes and as steaks in other restaurants.

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