Product name: Frozen Longtail Tuna Whole Round | Tongol Tuna | Cá Ngừ Bò
Latin Name: Thunnus tonggol
Size: 500/800, 800/1500, 1500/2000, 2000 g up
Packing: IQF, 1 pc/PA with sticker, 10 Kg net/CTN, Net weight 100%
Origin Vietnam
Wild-caught - Natural - No additives
Certifications: HACCP, BRC, HALAL, IFS, ISO22000, FDA, EU registered.
Contact: Ms. Nguyen
Email: nguyen.thao@baseafood.net
WhatsApp: +84 702 520 288
Frozen Longtail Tuna Whole Round (Thunnus tonggol), widely known as tongol tuna and Cá Ngừ Bò in Vietnam, is a medium-sized tuna with firm, light-red flesh and a clean, mild flavor — wild-caught and supplied whole round from Vietnam by Baseafood. IQF-frozen and additive-free, longtail (tongol) tuna is a premium canning and loin species, serving canneries, importers, foodservice and retail buyers across Canada, the USA, Asia, the Philippines and Australia.
As a longtail tuna (tongol tuna) supplier and exporter in Vietnam, Baseafood delivers multiple size grades, wild-caught and IQF-packed, processed under HACCP, BRC, IFS, ISO 22000, HALAL, FDA and SMETA (EU approval codes DL 484, HK 242).
Longtail tuna (Thunnus tonggol) is a medium-sized tuna of the mackerel family (Scombridae), found across the Indo-West Pacific. Known in the global canning trade as tongol tuna and in Vietnam as Cá Ngừ Bò, it has firm, pale-red flesh with a mild, clean taste and lower oil content than skipjack. It is especially prized for premium canned tuna — often marketed as “tongol” canned tuna in Australia, the USA and the UK — and is also used for loins, steaks, grilling and traditional cooking across Asian and Pacific cuisine.
| Market | Common name |
|---|---|
| International | Longtail Tuna, Tongol Tuna |
| Vietnam | Cá Ngừ Bò |
| Philippines | Tambakol / Bariles |
| Japan | コシナガ (Koshinaga) |
| Korea | 백다랑어 (Baek-darangeo) |
| China | 青干金枪鱼 (Qīng gàn jīnqiāngyú) |
| Malaysia / Indonesia | Tongkol |
| Scientific | Thunnus tonggol (family Scombridae) |
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product | Frozen Longtail Tuna Whole Round |
| Scientific name | Thunnus tonggol |
| Product form | Whole Round (WR) |
| Available sizes | 500/800, 800/1500, 1500/2000, 2000 g up |
| Freezing | IQF, 1 pc/PA with sticker |
| Packing | 10 kg net/carton (NW 100%) |
| Shelf life | 24 months |
| Storage | Below −18°C |
| Catch method | Wild-caught; natural, no additives |
| Origin | Vietnam |
| EU approval codes | DL 484, HK 242 |
| Certifications | HACCP, BRC, IFS, ISO 22000, HALAL, FDA, SMETA |
| Services | OEM / private label available |
Longtail tuna is a lean, high-protein fish rich in omega-3:
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~110–130 kcal |
| Protein | 23–26 g |
| Fat (incl. omega-3) | 1–3 g |
| Cholesterol | ~45 mg |
| Vitamins & minerals | Vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, niacin, phosphorus |
Reference: USDA FoodData Central and FishBase. Values are indicative and vary by size, season and processing.
Longtail tuna is a leading raw material for premium canned tuna, where it is marketed worldwide as “tongol” tuna — valued for its firm texture, light color, mild taste and lower mercury profile than larger tunas. Baseafood supplies whole-round longtail tuna suited to canneries and to loin and steak processing, with catch and traceability documentation on request.
As a longtail tuna exporter in Vietnam, Baseafood ships to Canada, the USA, across Asia, the Philippines, Australia and other international markets with strong canned- and fresh-tuna demand.
With over 50 years of seafood processing experience, Baseafood is a trusted Vietnam longtail tuna (tongol tuna) supplier and exporter, offering:
What is the scientific name of longtail tuna?
The scientific name is Thunnus tonggol. It is widely known as tongol tuna, and Cá Ngừ Bò in Vietnam.
Why is longtail tuna called tongol tuna?
“Tongol” is the common trade name for Thunnus tonggol, used especially for canned tuna in Australia, the USA and the UK. Longtail tuna and tongol tuna are the same species.
Is longtail tuna the same as bluefin tuna?
No. Longtail tuna (Thunnus tonggol) was historically called “northern bluefin tuna,” but it is a different, smaller species from the true bluefin tunas (Thunnus thynnus / orientalis / maccoyii). Longtail is a value-priced canning and loin tuna.
What is longtail tuna used for?
It is widely used for premium canned (“tongol”) tuna, as well as loins, steaks, grilling and braising.
What sizes and packing are available?
Sizes 500/800, 800/1500, 1500/2000 and 2000 g up, IQF packed 1 pc/PA with sticker, 10 kg net/carton. Custom packing on request.
Who is a reliable longtail tuna supplier and exporter in Vietnam?
Baseafood supplies wild-caught frozen longtail (tongol) tuna whole round to canneries, importers, distributors and foodservice buyers in Canada, the USA, Asia, the Philippines, Australia and beyond.
For quotations or samples of Frozen Longtail Tuna Whole Round, please contact:
Ms. Nguyen · Email: nguyen.thao@baseafood.net · WhatsApp: +84 702 520 288