Flower gum is actually a fish belly, which is a dried product of the swim bladder and is rich in gum, hence the name. The history of China people eating fish belly can be traced back to before the Han Dynasty. There are more than 100 kinds of flower glue, and each kind of flower glue comes from different kinds of swim bladder, also known as fish maw and fish glue. Prices are flat or expensive, depending on the rarity of fish species.
Hua Jiao is not only a famous banquet dish, but also has considerable nourishing function and medicinal value. Flower gum is rich in protein, gum and so on. The preservation of fish glue is most afraid of moisture and insects, and it is not recommended to put it in the kitchen because the humidity in the kitchen is relatively high. Not suitable for any place with high humidity at home. If you want to put it in a dry place, you can also seal it with a bag and hang it up, just hang it higher.
fish glue
Gelatin is the dried product of swim bladder (the organ used by fish to adjust the ups and downs, also called fish bubble, which contains gas). Rich in gum, it is named fish glue, also called fish belly flower glue. Fish glue is as famous as bird's nest and shark's fin. It is one of the "Eight Treasures" and is known as "Marine Ginseng".
The main components of fish glue are advanced collagen, vitamins and trace elements such as calcium, zinc, iron and selenium. Its protein content is as high as 84.2%, and its fat is only 0.2%. It is an ideal food with high protein and low fat. Is a raw material for human body to supplement and synthesize protein, and is easy to absorb and utilize.
A functional fish protein, from the appearance, the new fish glue is whiter and more transparent, while the old fish glue tends to be dark yellow, wrinkled and full of cracks. From the taste point of view, the new fish glue tastes sticky, while the old fish glue is completely non-sticky, and it becomes very thick when cooked, even more than a centimeter, just like eating muffins, which is white powder.
Fish glue usually comes from grouper, and the nutritional value of fish glue has not been scientifically determined. It is known that the demand for fish glue has led to the extinction of many species such as yellow-lipped fish and California Bay grouper.