Flower gum, that is, fish maw, is a dried product of various swim bladders, which is famous for its rich gum, also known as flower gum. It is one of the four tonics in China, and is known as the Eight Treasures of the Sea. From the point of view of traditional Chinese medicine, flower gum has nourishing and dietetic effects. It is made by drying the swim bladder. Sturgeon and large yellow croaker are generally used as raw materials.
Because all kinds of jellyfish swim bladder are processed with different fish, the hardness of swim bladder is also different, which is divided into three types: wide swim bladder, jellyfish and fried swim bladder, and the value ranges from several hundred yuan to several thousand yuan per catty. Flower gum mainly comes from India and Pakistan, and is famous for its rich gum, so it is called flower gum.
The history of China people eating fish belly can be traced back to before the Han Dynasty. The so-called fish belly was recorded in Yao Min's Book more than 600 years ago.
The main components of gelatin 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.
From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, Hua Jiao has the functions of nourishing and dietotherapy. According to Compendium of Materia Medica, Hua Jiao can tonify kidney and replenish essence, nourish tendons and veins, treat nocturnal emission due to kidney deficiency, and treat postpartum wind spasm. Hua Jiao is rich in protein and gum, which has the functions of nourishing yin, caring skin, tonifying kidney and strengthening body. The waist and knees are sore and soft, which is most suitable for regular consumption.