Huanghe Township carp is a specialty of Huanghe Township, Zhangqiu City, Jinan City, Shandong Province. Huanghe Township carp obtained the National Geographical Indication Certification Trademark.
The Yellow River carp, commonly known as Carp Guaizi, is one of the four major bright fish in my country. The Yellow River carp has been said since ancient times that "if it eats fish, it must be carp from the river" and "Luo carp and bream are as valuable as cattle and sheep", and it has always been regarded as a top quality food. The Yellow River carp is also famous at home and abroad for its delicate and delicious meat, golden scales, red tail, and long body. Compared with other carps, its muscles have higher protein content (17.6) and lower fat content (5.0). It is rich in 8 kinds of amino acids and 4 kinds of umami amino acids that are necessary for the human body. It also contains 3 kinds of essential amino acids for the human body. Trace elements such as iron, copper, zinc and large amounts of elements such as magnesium, phosphorus, etc.
As recognized by the Trademark Office of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce, "Huanghe Township Carp" won the title of China's National Geographical Indication Certification Trademark.