What Is Skipjack Tuna?
Skipjack Tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis), or known in Indonesian as Ikan Cakalang, is one of the most abundant and widely caught tuna species in the world. This fish belongs to the Scombridae family, which also includes yellowfin tuna and bigeye tuna. Skipjack tuna is characterized by its slender and firm body, with dark longitudinal stripes on its belly. Its habitat is widespread in tropical and subtropical waters of the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans, where they are often found swimming in large schools near the surface. Skipjack tuna are migratory pelagic fish, and their ability to adapt to various environmental conditions makes them a globally important fishery resource, especially for the canned fish industry and other processed products. CV Karunia Abadi Semesta is committed to sourcing skipjack tuna responsibly. For more information on our commitment, you can visit our About Us page.
Although smaller in size compared to other tuna species like yellowfin or bigeye tuna, Skipjack Tuna has a rapid growth rate and a short reproductive cycle, making it a relatively resilient species to fishing pressure. Skipjack tuna meat is pink to dark red, with a firm texture and a strong flavor, making it a favorite for various culinary preparations. This fish is generally caught using pole-and-line or purse seine methods with FADs (Fish Aggregating Devices). Post-harvest handling of skipjack tuna is crucial to maintain its freshness. After being caught, the fish are immediately chilled or frozen on board to preserve their quality. CV Karunia Abadi Semesta implements strict standards in handling and storage processes to ensure that every skipjack tuna we distribute meets your highest quality expectations.
Basic characteristics of Skipjack Tuna include its firm flesh, strong (umami) flavor, and relatively low fat content compared to other tunas. Its dark color indicates a high myoglobin content, which contributes to its nutritional profile. Skipjack tuna is also known for its ease of processing into various products, whether fresh, frozen, or processed such as smoked or canned fish. The varying sizes of skipjack tuna, generally between 1 to 5 kg per fish, provide flexibility in culinary and industrial applications. This fish has relatively few bones that are easy to separate from the flesh, speeding up preparation in commercial kitchens. CV Karunia Abadi Semesta ensures that every skipjack tuna we supply is of consistent quality, clean, and meets industry standards. We also provide various other types of seafood; check them out on our products page.
Product Functions
Skipjack Tuna has various crucial functions in the B2B culinary and processing industries, making it a very important raw material:
- Main Raw Material for Fish Processing Industry: The most dominant function is as the primary raw material for the production of canned fish (canned tuna), smoked fish (like cakalang fufu), fish floss, and other processed fish products on a large scale.
- Main Course for Restaurants & Catering: Used as a base ingredient for various main dishes in restaurants, hotels, and catering services, especially for rich Indonesian traditional cuisine or Asian dishes.
- Source of Protein & Nutrients: Provides a high-quality essential animal protein source, as well as Omega-3, vitamins, and minerals, making it a healthy option for nutrition-oriented menus.
- Economical Menu Appeal: As a more economical yet nutritious tuna alternative, skipjack tuna allows restaurants and catering to offer quality tuna dishes at more competitive prices.
- Raw Material for Ready-to-Eat Processed Products: Used in the production of frozen ready-to-eat foods such as fish balls, fish sausages, or fish nuggets, which require firm and flavorful fish meat.
- Animal Feed & Other Industries: Fish parts not used for human consumption can be processed into animal feed or raw materials for other industries such as fertilizer.
- Flavor Base for Broths & Sauces: Skipjack tuna bones and leftover meat can be used to make rich fish broth, serving as a base for delicious soups or sauces.
Product Benefits
Integrating Skipjack Tuna from CV Karunia Abadi Semesta into your business operations offers a range of practical and strategic benefits:
- Guaranteed Quality & Freshness: Receive skipjack tuna with consistent freshness and quality, essential for maintaining the standards of your final products. ✨
- Cost-Efficient Raw Material: As a more economical tuna, skipjack tuna allows you to optimize raw material costs without sacrificing nutritional quality and flavor. 💰
- Culinary Application Flexibility: Skipjack tuna's firm and strong-flavored meat is highly suitable for various cooking methods and preparations, providing creative freedom in the kitchen. 🍳
- Stable & Sustainable Supply: With a strong supply network, you can rely on the availability of skipjack tuna throughout the year, supporting the smooth flow of your production. 📦
- Health Appeal: Meets market demand for healthy food by providing a high source of protein and Omega-3. 🍎
- Efficient Processing: Firm meat and relatively easy-to-separate bones speed up preparation and processing in the kitchen or factory. ⏱️
- Increased Profitability: The combination of competitive pricing and consumer appeal allows for optimal selling prices, contributing to better profit margins. 📈
Why Choose Skipjack Tuna from CV KARUNIA ABADI SEMESTA?
Choosing Skipjack Tuna from CV KARUNIA ABADI SEMESTA is a strategic decision to ensure you receive high-quality, fresh, and reliably supplied seafood raw materials. We understand the dynamics and specific needs of the B2B market in Indonesia. Here are the strong reasons why we are your trusted partner:
- Guaranteed Prime Freshness & Quality: We are fully committed to providing skipjack tuna with the best freshness. Our fish are sourced from trusted origins, immediately chilled or frozen on board, and handled with strict cold chain procedures from catch to delivery to your facility. This ensures optimal organoleptic quality (color, odor, texture) is maintained. We prioritize freshness; learn more on our About Us page.
- Rigorous Quality Control & Hygiene: Every skipjack tuna we receive and distribute undergoes a strict selection and quality inspection process. We check for size, cleanliness, absence of defects, and signs of freshness to ensure only the best fish reach your hands, in compliance with hygiene and food safety standards.
- Sustainable Supply & Diverse Forms: We have an extensive and well-established network of suppliers, ensuring a stable supply of skipjack tuna throughout the year. We provide skipjack tuna in various forms (whole, GG, fillet, steak, loin) and sizes to meet the specific needs of your processing industry, restaurant, or catering. See our product variants on the products page.
- Competitive Pricing for B2B Volume: We offer highly competitive skipjack tuna prices for bulk purchases. This allows you to optimize raw material costs and maintain profitability, while still serving high-quality products to your customers.
- Fast & Reliable Delivery Service: With an efficient and experienced logistics fleet, we guarantee fast and secure delivery of skipjack tuna to your location across Indonesia. We ensure the fish remain in optimal cold conditions during transit, maintaining freshness until they arrive at your kitchen or processing facility. For delivery information, visit our contact page.
- Responsive Customer Support & Custom Solutions: Our customer service team is ready to assist you with any questions, orders, or special needs. We can also provide custom solutions for cutting or packaging upon request, aiding operational efficiency. This is part of our services to meet specific client needs.
- Commitment to Sustainable Fisheries: We support responsible fishing practices to ensure the sustainability of marine resources and preserve ecosystems. Choosing us means you also contribute to more sustainable fisheries.
Product Specifications
Here are the general specifications for Skipjack Tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) that we provide. Detailed specifications may vary depending on customer requests and market conditions. We are committed to providing fish according to agreed quality standards.
| Parameter |
Description / General Range |
| Fish Species |
Skipjack Tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) |
| Size (Weight per Fish) |
- Small: 0.5 - 1.5 kg
- Medium: 1.5 - 3.0 kg
- Large: 3.0 - 5.0 kg
- Jumbo: > 5.0 kg
Sizes can be adjusted to meet bulk order or industrial needs.
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| Product Form |
- Whole Round: Whole fish, uncleaned.
- Gutted & Gilled (GG): Whole fish, gutted and gilled.
- Fillet: Boneless and skinless flesh.
- Steak: Cross-section cut with central bone.
- Loin: Large boneless and skinless cut, typically from the back section.
- Custom Cut: Special cuts as per customer request.
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| Condition |
- Fresh Chilled: Fresh fish kept chilled (not frozen), maintaining natural texture and taste. Ideal for direct consumption.
- Frozen (IQF/Block): Individually quick frozen (IQF) or block frozen fish, maintaining quality for longer storage and long-distance transport.
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| Packaging |
- Bulk Pack: In insulated containers with ice for fresh fish, or in bags/sacks for frozen fish.
- Vacuum Pack: For fillets or steaks, extending shelf life and preserving quality.
- Master Carton: For frozen fish, with protective lining and clear labeling.
Packaging is adapted to maintain temperature, hygiene, and food safety.
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| Certifications |
Food hygiene and safety certifications (e.g., HACCP, GMP) from our partner processing facilities (if relevant). |
| Shelf Life |
- Fresh Chilled: 3-5 days at refrigeration temperature (0-4°C).
- Frozen: Up to 18-24 months at freezing temperature (-18°C or lower), depending on storage conditions.
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Nutritional Value & Benefits
Skipjack Tuna is an excellent source of nutrients and an important component of a healthy diet. Its firm, strong-flavored meat is rich in high-quality protein, essential Omega-3 fatty acids, and various important vitamins and minerals that support overall body health. This nutritional content makes it a smart choice for restaurant menus that aim to serve delicious yet healthy dishes.
In every serving of skipjack tuna (approximately 100 grams of cooked meat), you can get about 25-30 grams of complete protein that is easily digestible, essential for muscle building and repair, as well as body cells. Skipjack tuna is also an excellent source of Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA), widely known for their benefits to heart health, reducing inflammation, and supporting brain function. Additionally, this fish is rich in B complex Vitamins (especially B3, B6, B12) important for energy metabolism and nerve function, as well as minerals such as Selenium (a powerful antioxidant), Phosphorus (bone health), and Potassium (body fluid balance). With this impressive nutritional profile, Skipjack Tuna is a very valuable choice for menus targeting health-conscious consumers.
List of Culinary Preparations
The firm and strong-flavored meat of Skipjack Tuna is highly versatile and serves as a favorite base for various Indonesian and international dishes, especially in restaurants:
- Cakalang Fufu: Smoked skipjack tuna, a Manadonese specialty, shredded and cooked with spicy herbs, suitable as a side dish or filling.
- Cakalang Rica-rica: Skipjack tuna pieces cooked with spicy and aromatic rica-rica seasoning, a popular dish from Sulawesi.
- Abon Cakalang (Skipjack Floss): Skipjack tuna meat cooked until dry and fibrous, often with spicy seasoning, used as a rice topping or side dish.
- Sambal Roa Cakalang: A typical Manadonese chili sauce that traditionally uses smoked roa fish, but often modified with smoked skipjack tuna for a similar flavor.
- Gulai Cakalang (Skipjack Curry): Skipjack tuna pieces cooked in a rich, spicy coconut milk curry sauce, typical of Indonesian cuisine.
- Sate Cakalang (Skipjack Satay): Diced skipjack tuna, seasoned, skewered, and grilled, served with soy sauce chili.
- Nasi Goreng Cakalang (Skipjack Fried Rice): Fried rice mixed with shredded skipjack tuna, providing a unique aroma and flavor.
- Cakalang Balado: Fried or steamed skipjack tuna pieces drenched in spicy red balado sauce.
- Sup Cakalang Bening (Clear Skipjack Soup): A light fish soup with skipjack tuna pieces, tomatoes, and basil leaves.
- Tuna Sandwich/Salad (using Skipjack Tuna): Canned skipjack tuna is a main ingredient for tuna sandwiches or salads, offering a more economical alternative.
Product Advantages
Skipjack Tuna from CV Karunia Abadi Semesta stands out with a range of competitive advantages that make it the top choice for your culinary and processing business:
- Guaranteed Quality & Freshness: We implement strict cold chain standards from catch to delivery, ensuring every skipjack tuna you receive is always in optimal fresh condition, maintaining its taste and texture quality. ❄️
- Stable & Sustainable Supply: With an extensive supplier network and commitment to sustainable fishing practices, we guarantee a stable supply of skipjack tuna throughout the year, supporting the smooth flow of your production. 🌊🌱
- Cost-Efficient Raw Material: As a more abundant and economical tuna species, skipjack tuna allows you to optimize raw material costs without sacrificing nutritional quality and strong flavor, increasing profitability. 💰
- Firm & Versatile Meat: Skipjack tuna's firm and strong-flavored meat is highly suitable for various cooking methods and preparations, from fresh dishes to canned or smoked products, providing creative flexibility in your kitchen. 🍳
- Reliable Logistics & Fast Delivery: With a dependable and experienced delivery fleet, we guarantee fast and secure delivery of skipjack tuna to your location across Indonesia, maintaining product freshness until it reaches your kitchen or processing facility. 🚀
- Rigorous Quality Control: Every fish undergoes a meticulous selection and quality inspection process, ensuring cleanliness, consistent sizing, and absence of defects; only the best fish are distributed by us. ✅
- Broad Market Potential: Skipjack tuna is a widely known and favored fish in Indonesia, ensuring stable consumer demand and providing significant market potential for your processed products. 📈
Customer Testimonials
Customer satisfaction is at the core of CV Karunia Abadi Semesta's commitment. Here are two testimonials from our industrial partners who have directly experienced the excellence of our Skipjack Tuna and services:
"For our fish floss production needs, skipjack tuna from CV Karunia Abadi Semesta is always the primary choice. Its quality is consistent, fresh, and very efficient to process. Our production runs much smoother! 👍"
"We ordered a large quantity of frozen skipjack tuna for our restaurant. Deliveries are always on time, and the fish arrive in perfect frozen condition. The meat is firm and has a strong flavor, perfect for our signature rica-rica dish. Very professional! ✨"
Availability & Delivery
CV Karunia Abadi Semesta understands that prompt Skipjack Tuna availability and efficient delivery are key to maintaining the smooth operation of your kitchen and processing business. Therefore, we maintain a very adequate stock availability for various sizes of Skipjack Tuna, both in fresh (chilled) and frozen conditions, as well as various processed forms such as GG, fillets, or loins. We offer a wide range of options to precisely meet your specific needs. For most of our standard Skipjack Tuna products, our delivery lead time is highly competitive, often fulfilled within 1-2 business days after order confirmation, depending on order volume and delivery location. We have an extensive distribution network and serve deliveries across all regions of Indonesia, with primary coverage in major culinary and industrial centers such as Jakarta, Surabaya, Bali, Medan, Makassar, and other strategic cities. We collaborate with leading logistics providers equipped with refrigeration facilities to ensure safe, fast, and efficient delivery, maintaining product quality until it reaches your kitchen or processing facility. For large quantity orders, custom specifications, or special fish types, estimated delivery times will be transparently communicated after availability assessment and confirmation. We are fully committed to ensuring you receive this premium seafood raw material on time, supporting the smooth flow of all your menus and operations. For the latest stock availability information or delivery consultation, please contact our sales team or visit our Contact Us page.
Warranty & After-Sales Service
CV Karunia Abadi Semesta is fully committed to product quality and customer satisfaction in every transaction. We provide a quality and freshness guarantee for all Skipjack Tuna that we distribute, ensuring that our products are free from defects, meet hygiene standards, and arrive in optimal condition according to agreed standards. This warranty covers the fish's condition upon receipt and its conformity to ordered specifications. Should any quality issue arise that is proven to stem from our product within a reasonable timeframe after delivery, we are prepared to conduct a thorough investigation and offer a replacement or a fair solution in accordance with our warranty policy, based on transparent investigation findings. Furthermore, we provide comprehensive after-sales service, including customer support from our experienced team in seafood products. You can contact us for consultation regarding the most suitable fish type and size for your needs, storage tips to maintain quality, or troubleshooting related to delivery. We believe that a strong partnership does not end after the sale but continues with ongoing support to ensure you always receive the best seafood raw materials and your operations run smoothly. Visit our Services Page for more details on warranty coverage and available support types.
Contact Us and Order Now!
Ready to optimize your menu with high-quality, economical, and versatile Skipjack Tuna? 📞 Don't delay! Get your supply of fresh, premium quality skipjack tuna from CV Karunia Abadi Semesta, your trusted partner in seafood raw material provision for the culinary and processing industries. With freshness guarantee, consistent quality, and efficient delivery service, we are ready to support your business success. For further consultation, complete product information, or to request a competitive price quote tailored to your volume needs, do not hesitate to contact our responsive and knowledgeable sales team. You can reach us by phone, email, or by filling out the contact form available on our website. Visit our Contact Us page for full details. Our friendly team will be happy to help you find and acquire the most efficient, quality, and suitable Skipjack Tuna solution for your business's high standards. Enhance your menu's taste and profitability today! 🌟