Hongmen Bighead Carp [Jiangxi Nancheng Specialty]

What is Hongmen bighead carp? Authentic specialty of Nancheng, Jiangxi: Hongmen bighead carp

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Basic introduction of Hongmen bighead carp

In recent years, Nancheng County has relied on the ecological advantages of water bodies such as Hongmen Reservoir and Liaofang Reservoir to adhere to the path of green and ecological development in aquatic product breeding. Bighead carp, mandarin fish and other fish are exported to Fujian, Zhejiang, Shanghai and other places, and are deeply loved by consumers. The "Hongmen Bighead Carp" declared as a geographical indication this time has a long head, uniform body shape, flattened sides, bright body color, dense scales, and transparent mucus; The upper part of the body is black with scattered dark spots; The abdomen is narrow and silver white in color; The gill filaments are clear and long; Large mouth with black patches on the inner side of the lower lip; Full eyeballs, transparent cornea, and other characteristics. Due to its tender meat and delicious taste, it has successfully passed the quality evaluation of the expert group

Nancheng County, the production place of Hongmen bighead carp, is located in the west wing of Mount Wuyi, which is a typical hilly and low mountain area. The terrain is generally higher in the southwest and lower in the northeast, and slopes from the east and west sides towards the middle. The central part of the county is relatively flat. The geographical indication protection range of Hongmen bighead carp is between 116 ° 24 ′ -116 ° 57 ′ E longitude and 27 ° 18 ′ -27 ° 47 ′ N latitude. The specific geographical scope includes 5 townships (towns) including Jianchang Town, Shangtang Town, Hongmen Town, Longhu Town, and Xujia Township. The protected area is 506.6 hectares, with an annual output of 8860 tons

1. External sensory characteristics: "Hongmen bighead carp" has a large head and a slender body, with a uniform and flattened body shape. The surface color is bright, the scales are tight, and the mucus is transparent; The upper part of the body is black, with scattered dark spots on the surface; The abdomen is narrow and silver white in color; The gill filaments are clear and long; Large mouth with black patches on the inner side of the lower lip; Full eyeballs and transparent cornea; The meat is tender and delicious

2. Intrinsic quality indicators: "Hongmen bighead carp" is rich in nutrients, containing high protein, crude fat, fatty acids, vitamin C, and mineral trace elements such as calcium, zinc, iron, magnesium, and phosphorus that the human body needs