The taste of Xiang crucian carp is a little more fresh and fragrant than that of ordinary crucian carp. Xiang crucian carp can be overweight in about two years under the condition of sufficient food and its maximum size can reach five or six pounds. Its fine spines less viscera, edible part more, and individual large, muscle glutamate content is high, than the general crucian carp mouth feel good.

And crucian carp contains essential amino acids, especially rich in leucine and lysine. Carp is delicious and nutritious, crucian carp flesh is rich in calcium, sodium, magnesium, potassium, eat crucian carp can be supplemented with high-quality protein, but also vitamins and minerals.