spider fish maw - Hong Kong buyback fish maw

When it comes to the world's number one fish maw, everyone knows that the giant yellow croaker maw, also known as golden coin fish maw, its collection value completely monopolizes its medicinal value. So, do you know about the world's third-ranked top fish maw, spider maw?

As one of the preferred fish maws for enthusiasts and collectors, the world's third-ranked top fish maw, spider maw, is second only to golden coin fish maw. House maw, known as "little golden coin," was traded and circulated in the domestic fish maw market from Southeast Asia in the 1990s as a high-end seafood ingredient, alongside abalone, sea cucumber, and shark fin. Spider maw is generally produced in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam. The fish maw market in the first two origins is quite rare and the prices are very high. Currently, the Vietnamese variety is more common in the market and is relatively cheaper.

Spider maw is a precious type of fish maw, mainly produced in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and other places. Spider maw has a special hammer-like (T-shaped) appearance, which reminds beauty enthusiasts of the style of internationally renowned beauty instrument brands. The two sides of the head bulge outwards in a round shape, accompanied by 2-6 short and delicate whiskers, making the overall shape resemble a spider, hence the name spider maw. Spider maw has whiskers on its head, and Chaoshan people always highly regard golden coin fish maw with whiskers, so spider maw also has the nickname "little golden coin."

Male spider maw is highly sought after in Hong Kong! Spider maw is very famous in Hong Kong and other regions, with Indonesian spider maw being the jewel among all spider maws. Spider maw is not as large as other fish maws. A 30+ gram spider maw is becoming increasingly rare, and like an antique, it is extremely rare and worth collecting by experts and enthusiasts.

Therefore, its price has been rising over the past decade. In 2012, at the International Food Expo's special food zone in Hong Kong, a pair of long-arm spider maw fetched a price of up to 680,000 HKD.

When Hong Kong people choose spider maw, they particularly like spider maw with muscle in the middle of the maw. The maw has a smooth texture, and its elasticity and toughness are far superior to female maws, which is one of the reasons why Hong Kong people have always preferred male maws.

Why is the expensive spider maw so sought after?

Reason 1:

Excellent efficacy! Spider maw has functions such as nourishing yin and strengthening the kidney, nourishing the stomach and moistening the lungs, benefiting essence and strengthening the spleen, and enriching blood and regulating qi. It is also a good choice for beauty and strengthening the body, and has significant effects on infantile lung, bronchitis, cough, and asthma. According to folk medicine examples, for pulmonary hemorrhage, gastric hemorrhage, etc., eating spider maw has a good hemostatic effect and can help the body recover quickly.

Reason 2:

High fish species value! The fish that produces spider maw is the small-scaled boesemania croaker, Boesemania microlepis (Bleeker, 1858), a fish of the genus Boesemania in the family Sciaenidae. It is a highly economically valuable food fish that emits sounds. It is a small fish species, with records of reaching up to 100cm in length and 18kg in weight. It prefers to live in brackish water at river estuaries and feeds on hard-shelled shrimp and crabs. It is mainly distributed in freshwater basins from Thailand to Sumatra.

The small-scaled boesemania croaker has delicious and tender flesh and is a nutritious fish. Moreover, its fish maw has extremely high nutritional value, which has led to extensive fishing, and the species is now endangered. Pure wild ones are rarely seen today.

Reason 3:

Rarity makes it valuable! Moreover, it is known as "little golden coin," second only to golden coin fish maw and house maw. In recent years, the market specifications and weight have become smaller, and the quantity has become scarcer. The fish species is now endangered, and the number of fish is decreasing. The price of spider maw is now also relatively high. Those weighing more than one tael each can be collected.

Reason 4:

Medicinal value! Chaoshan people store some spider maw for "saving lives." In the Chaoyang area, it is called "life-saving maw." This is because, as a top-grade fish maw, spider maw has a special hemostatic effect that is very fast and effective. This is also the most widely spread experience and record of fish maw in Chaoshan folk. For decades, this medicinal experience has been passed down to this day, such as for postpartum hemorrhage, severe gastric and pulmonary bleeding, etc. There are many examples of using spider maw and golden coin fish maw for hemostasis.

How to distinguish between male and female spider maw?

1. The raised "hammer" shape of spider maw forms a special tubular structure, making spider maw easier to identify. The entire shape resembles a "hammer," with several short, small whiskers on the head and fascia hidden behind it.

2. Spider maw can be divided into male and female. Male spider maw has "thick and thin meat," with a "tendon" in the middle of the abdomen, while female spider maw does not have a "tendon."

Most of the spider maw seen on the market today is Vietnamese spider maw, which is relatively cheap. It is still suitable for daily nourishment. Next is Malaysian spider maw, which is much more expensive than the Vietnamese variety. The most expensive is Indonesian spider maw. You can choose according to your preferences and spending ability.

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