The hallmark of yellow croaker is wearing an expensive golden coat, but this beautiful dress is true or false, and the yellow croaker caught according to time has different colors.

1. Fishing at night

The fishing of yellow croaker must follow the traditional fishing method at night, because there is a yellow pigment in the body of yellow croaker, which is easily decomposed by light. Therefore, yellow croaker is white during the day and turns golden at night.

2. Not all golden colors are really golden coats

Real yellow croaker, more than 2/3 of the fin base of dorsal fin and anal fin are covered with small round scales. The fish scales are even in color, yellow and natural, and there are no scars on the body. The fish body is oblong, the head is relatively large, the tail handle is relatively slender, the upper body is yellowish brown, the abdomen is golden yellow, the fins are yellow or grayish yellow, and the lips are orange. Fish that are too yellow may be dyed.

3. Does the gold coat fall off after washing?

The yellow color of true yellow croaker is lighter, golden yellow and softer; Most fake yellow croaker are directly painted with pigment, which is red and yellow. The fake yellow croaker is soaked in water for about 5 minutes, and the water may turn into beer color, and all the yellow will fade; Real yellow croaker still keeps its original body color.

The yellow croaker in Sandu Port originated from Ningde, Fujian, the hometown of the famous yellow croaker, and is a national geographical indication certified product. It feeds on small miscellaneous fish and grows in natural waters for two years. The fish is golden, fleshy and less prickly, and the meat is tender and delicate. Because of its rich nutrition and varied eating methods, it is called "national fish". Moreover, we have always followed the tradition of fishing at night to ensure the natural color of yellow croaker. From salvage to final packaging, the total processing time of yellow croaker does not exceed 6 hours. Every fish has identity authentication, and the product can be traced back. Sandu Port yellow croaker is a fish with identity card.