Bonito del Norte Tuna in Olive Oil

Bonito del Norte in olive oil, premium white tuna

Olasagasti’s Bonito del Norte in olive oil is white tuna from the Cantabrian Sea, preserved in mild olive oil. Tender, light-colored, and fine-textured – not your standard dark tuna, but the classic of the Bay of Biscay in a convenient 120g tin.

Tuna in olive oil by Olasagasti is Bonito del Norte, the white tuna of the Bay of Biscay, preserved in mild olive oil. Tender, light-colored fillets, gently cooked and hand-packed – significantly more refined than ordinary canned tuna while still perfect for everyday use. The 120g tin is the ideal size for salads, bread, and quick meals.

Tender, light, fine-textured

This tuna in olive oil has a mild, clean flavor, with light, fine-textured pieces and a delicate bite.

On the palate, the white tuna is tender, succulent, and aromatic, without the strong, oily flavor found in darker varieties. The olive oil preserves its light color, carries the flavors, and makes every piece ready to serve – just open, enjoy, and you’re done. Bonito del Norte is lighter, finer, and milder than classic tuna, and you can taste it from the very first bite. This ensures every piece stays succulent, even if the tin has been in your pantry for a while.

A tuna that doesn't overpower but is still memorable. Exactly what you need when you need a quick meal that still tastes great. That’s how simple good tuna in olive oil can be once you’ve tried it.

Simple with lemon, bread, and good oil

Bonito del Norte in olive oil is best served simply, with bread and a wedge of lemon.

It belongs on a slice of crusty white bread, in a salad with tomatoes, onions, and olives, or on an antipasti platter. It also shines in pasta with garlic and capers, on pizza, or in a sandwich. And eaten straight from the tin, with a few drops of the olive oil, it tastes at its purest. Spoon it warm over rice or roasted vegetables, and your pantry staple becomes a real meal.

Add a glass of cool Albariño at 8 degrees, and you hardly need anything else. If you are looking for the premium version, reach for the Bonito del Norte fillet in the 190g jar; if you prefer it spicy, try the Bonito in escabeche – the same fish, three distinct personalities.

Line-caught in the Bay of Biscay

Olasagasti catches its Bonito del Norte individually using line-and-hook methods in the Cantabrian Sea.

The albacore tuna, Thunnus alalunga, migrates close to the Basque coast only between June and October, growing up to 1.2 meters long and weighing over 20 kg. Boats catch them one by one using lines, a dolphin-safe and selective method – no nets that scoop up everything. This ensures only the best, lightest fish makes it into the tin.

It all started with Salvatore Orlando from Sicily and his Basque wife Simona Olasagasti; today, their grandson Matteo Orlando runs the operation in Markina, keeping it in family hands for over 100 years. There, the fish is cut by hand, placed in the tin, and covered with olive oil. Just tuna, olive oil, and a little salt – nothing more is needed, as Matteo says. This simplicity is the whole trick: good fish, good oil, and a little patience.

You can find the entire Olasagasti range with us, along with even more fine provisions in our tinned and preserved goods section. Good tuna, exactly as it should be.

Net weight 120g – Drained weight 81g

Contents 120 g – Drained weight 81 g