The ways to cook it (and taste it) are endless and its nutritional value is extraordinary. Bluefin tuna, known as the Iberian tuna of the sea and one of the most coveted fish in the world, will once again shine in a gastronomic event that is already a tradition: the Authentic Bluefin Tuna Days. From October 6 to 22, nearly a thousand establishments from all over the country – about two hundred in the case of Catalonia – participate in this edition, offering exclusive dishes and menus featuring Balfegó bluefin tuna, considered the best on the market.
Once again, the public is called to enjoy this culinary experience with the best chefs and restaurants in the country, who will be able to give free rein to their creativity with classic preparations or more ground-breaking and avant-garde recipes. A creative tribute thanks to which you can savor this jewel of the Mediterranean cooked in multiple ways and presented in all its versions. And bluefin tuna is a fish that can be used in its entirety and up to twenty parts of each specimen, according to Balfegó, a company specialized in fishing, aquaculture and trading of bluefin tuna around the world.
The versatility of this fish gives rise to popular stews such as marmitako or tuna with onions, grilled filleted preparations and more sophisticated options such as tartare and tataki. In addition, bluefin tuna, which can be a great alternative to consuming red meat, has numerous benefits for our health. Its nutritional composition includes omega 3 fatty acids and DHA and EPA fats - ideal for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases -, minerals such as selenium, phosphorus and magnesium, very diverse vitamins and it is also a great source of easy to digest proteins and low in calories.
Attending the conference and tasting the best bluefin tuna will also have a reward. The public who goes to any of the restaurants that are part of this initiative will find on their table all the information available to participate in a very special draw. The prize will be a trip for two to L'Ametlla de Mar that aims to live the Tuna Tour experience, the only tourist activity in the world that allows you to swim among hundreds of bluefin tuna. In addition, participants will also be eligible for five packs of new Balfegó products. On October 24, the winners will be announced.
In 2002, the members of Balfegó set a goal: to bring the best bluefin tuna to the best restaurants in the world. Currently, Balfegó bluefin tuna is present in more than 30 countries and the events that they are promoting again this year are an example of the success of their purpose. To find out which establishments are participating and their gastronomic proposal with bluefin tuna as the protagonist, you will only have to consult the Balfegó website where you will find an interactive map that can be filtered by autonomous community, province and city.
Balfegó has its origin in the waters of L'Ametlla de Mar (Tarragona) and in a fifth generation of fishermen. In the eighties, this family company decided to invest in the bluefin tuna fishery and, over the years, it has become the only wild bluefin tuna company maintained with environmental sustainability certification. Thanks to the artisanal and sustainable capture technique used, traditional in Japan, it is possible to extend the useful life of the fish, reduce its suffering - avoiding burnt meat syndrome (yake, in Japanese) - and obtain a product of the highest quality. , texture and flavor.
In 2002, the members of Balfegó set a goal: to bring the best bluefin tuna to the best restaurants in the world. Currently, Balfegó bluefin tuna is present in more than 30 countries and the events that they are promoting again this year are an example of the success of their purpose. To find out all the participating establishments and their gastronomic proposal, you just have to consult the Balfegó website, which has an interactive map that can be filtered by autonomous community, province and city.
The versatility of this fish gives rise to popular stews such as marmitako or tuna with onions, grilled filleted preparations and more sophisticated options such as tartare and tataki. In addition, bluefin tuna, which can be a great alternative to consuming red meat, has numerous benefits for our health. Its nutritional composition includes omega 3 fatty acids and DHA and EPA fats - ideal for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases -, minerals such as selenium, phosphorus and magnesium, very diverse vitamins and it is also a great source of easy to digest proteins and low in calories.
Balfegó has its origin in the waters of L'Ametlla de Mar (Tarragona) and in a fifth generation of fishermen. In the eighties, this family company decided to bet on the bluefin tuna fishery and, over the years, it has become the only wild bluefin tuna company maintained with environmental sustainability certification in all phases of its activity, having been audited. extractive fishing phases, transportation of fish to the aquaculture concession, fattening, extraction and marketing.
Thanks to the artisanal and sustainable capture technique used, traditional in Japan, it is possible to extend the useful life of the fish, reduce its suffering - avoiding burnt meat syndrome (yake, in Japanese) - and obtain a product of the highest quality. , texture and flavor.
The Authentic Bluefin Tuna Days, promoted by Balfegó, are not only a celebration of Iberian seafood but also an opportunity to publicize the properties of the product among diners. "For us, knowledge of the species has always been, and is, fundamental, as is disseminating that knowledge and the importance of knowing where the food we are tasting comes from, without forgetting that all these monitoring and traceability systems help to fight against illegal fishing,” says Juan Serrano, general director of Balfegó.
Pioneering in the world, the traceability system promoted more than 10 years ago by Balfegó is one of the pillars of this company's commitment to sustainability, excellence and responsible consumption. A label with a QR code accompanies each specimen and its different parts, which allows consumers to obtain information and know, through their mobile phone, the origin, the date and area of capture, the weight, the length or the level of fat. —in addition to the health and quality certificates—, of the bluefin tuna they are tasting.
