Tilapia (scientific name: Oreochromisspp?), commonly known as the African crucian carp, non-carp, etc., Liliidae (cichlid family) tilapia genus animals. Native to Africa, is now the world's aquaculture industry, the focus of scientific research to cultivate freshwater aquaculture fish, has a high economic value, is one of the main sources of animal protein in the future.

The meat is tender, fresh and meaty, and less spiny, no intermuscular small spines, whether braised or steamed, the taste is excellent, loved by the public. Tilapia is flat, sweet, can benefit the spleen and stomach, supplement the liver and kidney, for indigestion, diarrhea, yellow muscle thin, edema, weak muscles and bones have therapeutic effect.

Tilapia nutrition is extremely rich and comprehensive, rich in high-quality protein and essential amino acids, protein value analogous to eggs, while the protein content is higher than the egg more than 30%; tilapia low-fat, the fat contained in more than polyunsaturated fatty acids, lowering blood lipids, live blood vessels, good for cardiovascular health; in addition, tilapia is rich in calcium, iron, zinc and B vitamins and other trace elements. Can enhance the body's energy metabolism and anabolism, so that people maintain youthful vigor.