There are many types of flower gum, the top ones are authentic yellow gum and white gum, which are rarely seen on the market, and most fishermen enjoy it after fishing. Yellow croaker maw has many names. For example, the original fish swim bladder is not cut into a cylindrical shape, which is called tube glue. The smaller and thin body is called a hanging piece. Several pieces of fresh swim bladder are thick and large, but not The very transparent ones are pieces of film and rubber, which are processed into strips. They are called long rubber and rubber.

The male yellow flower is shaped like a saddle, with a thicker middle part of the body, and thinner sides, with a V-shaped stripe. The texture is firm, thick, dry, and golden yellow. The translucent shape is the top grade. After cooking Strong elastic teeth. As for the female yellow gum, it is slightly round and flat, like a corrugated board, with a horizontal or wavy pattern, and is thin in quality.

Flower gum is synonymous with bird's nest and shark fin, and is one of the "eight treasures". Flower gum is known as "ocean ginseng". Its main components are advanced collagen, various vitamins, calcium, zinc, iron, selenium and other trace elements. Its protein content is as high as 84.2%, and its fat is only 0.2%, making it an ideal high-protein low-fat food.

【Eating method】

Flower gum is not only a famous feast, but also has a considerable tonic effect and medicinal value. Flower gum is rich in protein, gum, etc., has the effect of nourishing yin and kidney, can help the body quickly eliminate fatigue, and also help the recovery of wounds of surgical patients.

It can be stewed with Cordyceps, teal, abalone, red meat, chicken feet, etc.

Some food experts say that in the past, the elderly would keep some old-fashioned flower gums for the daughter or daughter-in-law to eat before and after pregnancy. Generally speaking, it can be consumed within 4 to 5 months of pregnancy and several times before delivery, so that it will be more comfortable after delivery. In addition, 4 to 5 days after surgery, you can also eat flower gum, the wound will heal better.

Yellow gum itself is light and tasteless and mild in nature, so there is absolutely no domineering qualities of "with you and without me". On the contrary, it can coexist peacefully with other ingredients, and can give full play to the taste of matching food, showing its tolerance.

Yellow gum is best to soak in warm water for about 3 hours. During the production process, the oil must not be touched, otherwise the flower glue will spread out immediately. Do not open the lid and adjust the heat during the stewing process, because the flower gums are gender-specific, and the flower gums are stronger after cooking and will not melt due to heat, so they will not rotten even if they are stewed for 5 hours.

Common yellow gum on the market

This is the "belly" in the four grades of "abalone, ginseng, wings, and belly"-Min Yu Jiao, also known as Min belly

Eel gum

The gum has the function of smoothing the stomach and intestines, and thus has the effects of detoxification, hydrating water, removing dampness, slimming and eliminating fat. And it is rich in gums, which is especially effective for women's beauty and skin care.