What is fish maw
Many people don't know what fish maw is. In fact, fish maw is a type of fish belly, which is the dried swim bladder of a fish. It is rich in collagen, hence the name fish maw. Below is a detailed explanation of the origin of fish maw and some of its simple benefits.
Fish maw is a type of fish belly, made by drying the swim bladder of marine fish. Fish maw comes from two sources: one from the large yellow croaker, called yellow fish maw, and one from the large white croaker, called white fish maw. Fish maw is divided into male and female types. The male type has a long, straight belly, high quality, and thick flesh. The female type is round and wide with horizontal lines, has poorer quality, and soft, thin flesh that softens after soaking!
Fish maw, essentially the dried swim bladder of a fish, is rich in collagen, hence its name. Chinese people have been eating fish maw since before the Han Dynasty. "Qimin Yaoshu," a text from over 1600 years ago, recorded what is now known as fish maw.
There are over 100 existing types of fish maw. Each type of fish maw comes from a different species of fish swim bladder, also known as fish belly or fish glue, and its price depends on the rarity of the fish species. Fish maw is made by drying the swim bladders (the organ that controls a fish's buoyancy) of large fish. Currently, the top-ranked fish maws are, in order: the king of fish maws: money fish maw (yellow-lipped threadfin), white fish maw (large white croaker), yellow fish maw (large yellow croaker), fish maw (large maw fish), and eel fish maw (large eel).
Money fish maw is the king of fish maws, extremely rare, and typically collected as a collector's item, with prices reaching hundreds of thousands per catty. The yellow-lipped threadfin hides in deep-sea caves year-round, doesn't take bait, and is scarce in number, making it very difficult to catch under normal circumstances. Of course, money fish maw has many functions; it was once used as a life-saving medicine and also had hemostatic and blood-enriching effects, though its collection value now far outweighs its nutritional value.
Fish maw is not only a famous banquet dish but also has nourishing and medicinal value. Fish maw is rich in protein, collagen, etc., and has the effect of nourishing yin and tonifying the kidneys. It can help the body quickly eliminate fatigue and also aids in the wound buyback of surgical patients. Generally, it can be eaten after 4 to 5 months of pregnancy, and consuming it several times before childbirth can make the delivery more comfortable. It can also be eaten 4 to 5 days after surgery to promote better wound healing.
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