Tuna Jerky - 10.23oz / 289g (Mojama)

• Extra Quality Yellow Fin Tuna

• Dry-cured to perfection

• Product from Spain

• Rich in Omega 3

Authentic tuna mojama with PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) "Mojama de Barbate", extra quality and unparalleled flavor. Barbate mojama is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable gastronomic products of the province of Cádiz. In our online store you can find it in different sizes.

Herpac began its artisanal activity more than 30 years ago with the production of mojama, drying the tuna with nothing more than the winds of Barbate. Since then, Herpac mojama has become a unique, inimitable product and one of the most applauded by consumers, who value its exquisite flavor and its artisanal production.

Mojama is a type of salt-cured fish usually made from yellowfin tuna (thunnus albacares). For its production, noble parts of the tuna are used, such as the loins and underbelly.

This delicacy has its origin during the time when the Arab culture was located in Andalusia (Al-Andalus), the result of the fusion of the almadraba technique (tuna fishing technique) and a conservation method, inherited by Phoenicians and Romans: salting, which allows the tuna meat to be preserved without the need for refrigeration.

Production process Once we have the tuna loins clean, they are pressed with salt. In this way, the pieces lose a large amount of water and are cured. This process is known as salting and is 100% natural and artisanal.

Extra Category Mojama This variety is the highest quality and is made from the piece found in the center of the loin, with a much finer texture. This represents the highest quality mojama.

PGI Mojama de Barbate It is a Protected Geographical Indication seal, granted by the European Union to those who meet the strict production requirements and high quality standards. The PGI Mojama de Barbate is a distinction that recognizes our product, made with passion by our artisans, as an unparalleled product.

The PGI Mojama de Barbate is only awarded to those manufacturers that carry out the entire production process of this product in Barbate. From Herpac, we are proud to wear this distinction in our hometown.

Health benefits Mojama provides a wide variety of benefits for our health. It contains a high concentration of nutrients, proteins and healthy fats. It is especially rich in OMEGA 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, which help lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

Eating mojama is totally safe. You don't have to be afraid of diseases or parasites like anisakis. In fact, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN), salting is recognized as a totally safe method that guarantees the elimination of anisakis.

It is a product rich in fats, but don't worry, they are healthy fats. Approximately, 100 grams of mojama provide about 260 calories.