ITALIAN BLUFIN TUNA ŌTORO | CHUTORO | SASHIMI GRADE

🔹 Chūtoro (中トロ)

• Location: Found in the belly area, between the lean red meat (akami) and the fattiest part (ōtoro).

• Fat Content: Moderately fatty – a balance between rich fat and meaty texture.

• Flavor: Rich and buttery, but still retains some of the clean, lean taste of akami.

• Texture: Smooth and tender, but not as melt-in-your-mouth as ōtoro.

🔹 Ōtoro (大トロ)

• Location: From the very fatty underside of the belly, near the head.

• Fat Content: Highest fat content – the most marbled and luxurious cut.

• Flavor: Extremely rich, buttery, and indulgent.

• Texture: Literally melts in your mouth – ultra-tender.

• Price: Usually the most expensive cut of tuna due to its rarity and high demand.