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Fish maw, also known as dried fish bladder, is made by drying the swim bladders of large marine fish. It has long ranked alongside abalone, sea cucumber and shark fin among the traditional luxury dried-seafood delicacies and is prized as a tonic ingredient in Chinese cuisine. A fine piece can be worth anywhere from several hundred Hong Kong dollars to more than one million, depending on variety, origin, age and storage condition. To learn about other traditional delicacies, see edible bird's nest, ,sea cucumber or cordyceps.. Fish maw: main species comparison Common fish maw species in the Hong Kong market, roughly ranked from high to low value, are as follows: Golden Coin croaker fish maw:Made from large deep-sea croakers from South America and the Indian Ocean, this fish maw has a golden, semi-translucent body whose edges curl like a coin. Aged Golden Coin fish maw is collectible, with pieces over 30 years old reaching six figures per tael. Further reading:croaker fish maw: a new choice for investment and collection. white fish maw:Mostly produced in South America, with a milky white color and delicate texture. Aged white fish maw is highly...
