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  • Wild Bigeye Tuna Saku Block, AAA Grade (1.5 LBS) - Nordic Catch
  • Wild Bigeye Tuna Saku Block, AAA Grade (1.5 LBS) - Nordic Catch
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Wild Bigeye Tuna Saku Block, AAA Grade (1.4 LBS)

Wild Bigeye Tuna Saku Block, AAA Grade (1.4 LBS)

Wild-caught AAA sashimi-grade bigeye tuna saku block. Richer and more marbled than ahi, offering a buttery mouthfeel and clean finish for sushi and sashimi.
$39.00
$39.00
$1.50 oz
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  • Sushi-Grade seafood, perfect for sashimi or poke!
  • Highly sustainable option, see product description!
  • Saku and poke cubes can be frozen for up to 6 months!

Premium AAA Bigeye Tuna Saku Block – Sashimi Grade Quality at Home

Enjoy restaurant-quality sushi at home with our AAA Bigeye Tuna Saku Block. Cut from the best part of the loin, each saku is firm, meaty, and clean-tasting, ideal for sushi, sashimi, tataki, and poke.

Flavor, Texture & Quality

Grade: AAA, sushi-grade

Texture: Firm, lean, and clean-grained for easy slicing

Flavor: Rich, meaty tuna taste without a strong “fishy” note

Hand-trimmed into uniform saku blocks for consistent slices, this tuna is perfect for home chefs who want high-end sushi-bar results.

Perfect For

  • Hand-cut sashimi and nigiri sushi
  • Poke bowls and chirashi
  • Lightly seared tataki
  • Gourmet tuna steaks and appetizers

One block goes a long way and makes plating clean, sharp, and photo-ready.

Bigeye vs. Yellowfin Tuna

Both Bigeye and Yellowfin are popular for sushi and poke, but Bigeye shines when you want a richer, more premium experience.

Richer flavor: Bigeye typically has a deeper, meatier taste, while Yellowfin is milder and lighter on the palate.

More marbling: Bigeye often carries slightly higher fat content, giving it a silkier, more luxurious texture compared to leaner Yellowfin.

Color & presentation: Bigeye tends to have a deeper red color, ideal for sashimi and nigiri that need to stand out visually. Color retained by industry-standard tasteless smoke treatment.

Best use case: If you want elevated sushi-bar quality at home, Bigeye AAA is a step up from standard Yellowfin tuna loins.

Portion per pack

Each saku block can range from 20-26oz, but typically averages 23oz.
Saku block is boneless and skinless.

Grading

AAA Grade for color and clarity, and a firm texture.
Thaw slowly for best texture! Recommended to thaw under refrigeration for 8 hours, or under ice water for 1-2 hours.

Certification

Sourced from fisheries rated ‘Best Choice’ or ‘Good Alternative’ by Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch.

Download report here!

Cooking tips

Handling, Thawing & Serving
Keep frozen until ready to use

For best texture, thaw slowly in the refrigerator (overnight)

Pat dry before slicing for clean cuts

Use a sharp knife to slice across the grain for sashimi or cubes for poke

Once thawed, treat as fresh and consume promptly for best quality.

Species Name

Thunnus obesus

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Tuna Species Guide

Nordic Catch offers several premium tuna species for sushi, sashimi, and grilling.

Different tuna varieties offer unique flavor and texture profiles. Here's how the most popular sushi-grade tuna compare.

Tuna Type Flavor Texture Best Use
Yellowfin (Ahi) Clean, mild ocean flavor Firm and lean Searing, grilling, poke bowls
Bigeye Tuna Richer and slightly buttery Softer with more fat Sashimi, sushi, nigiri
Bluefin Toro Extremely rich and buttery Very fatty and melt-in-your-mouth Premium sushi and sashimi

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