| Q.
Where can I find your products?
A. Most of our products are available
nationally across Canada at various retailers, wholesalers
and club stores. If you need specific help with a product
please email us at talktous@oceanfish.com
**Please remember to include your city and province
and the product you are looking for.
Q.
There are so many kinds of salmon and tuna to choose
from. How do I know which one to pick?
A. Sockeye salmon is a rich red
colour, ideal when you want your dish to look spectacular.
For everyday sandwiches, salmon cakes or omelets, use
economical pink salmon. You can choose our “no
salt added” or “skinless
and boneless”
pink salmon. Albacore tuna is the lightest in colour,
and is referred to as “white”
tuna. It is the one to choose for sushi or special salads.
Yellowfin and Skipjack are the other most common types
of tuna. These mild flavoured varieties are labeled
“light”
because of their colour. Whatever variety of tuna you
choose, you can find it in three forms, solid, chunk
and flaked — use solid and chunk tuna in salads
and casseroles, flaked tuna makes sandwiches a snap!
Q.
What does Ocean's “Dolphin Friendly” rating
mean?
A. It means we will not harm dolphins
or other marine mammals as we fish. Since 1991, Ocean
Fisheries Ltd. has led the way in environmental responsibility.
We will not buy tuna from vessels that net fish associated
with dolphins, or tuna caught with gill nets or drift
nets, as these can sometimes entrap dolphins, other
marine animals or birds. Our purchasing agreements require
certification of dolphin-safe fishing practices from
all our tuna suppliers.
Our Dolphin
friendly policy has been certified by Earth Island
Institute's International Marine Mammal Project after
rigorous screening and assessment. Earth Island Institute
approved monitors have continued access to our facilities
and records to ensure that this policy is upheld.
Q.
Where can I find recipes using Ocean's products?
A. Check the 'Recipes'
section for some delicious suggestions.
Q.
Does Ocean Fisheries Ltd. add hydrolysed proteins to
their canned tuna products?
A. No. At Ocean's, we do not use
Hydrolysed Proteins (HPs) in our tuna. There are two
types of HPs, Hydrolysed Soya Pretein and Hydrolysed
Vegetable Protein. HPs have been shown to cause reactions
in people who are sensitive to MSG. Because the process
of protein hydrolysis creates a precursor to MSG, and
because MSG is not listed as an ingredient on the can,
sensitive consumers can have unexpected reactions.
We are determined to provide our
customers a healthy, natural food, without potentially
harmful additives. Our tuna is high in protein, low
in fat, and is a natural, wholesome food. We believe
that is what people want when they buy a can of tuna,
and that is what we are determined to provide. (Check
out our Hydrolysed Protein page for more information
by clicking the button below.) |
