Dried Cod Fish Maw Hua Jiao Premium Collagen-Rich Seafood for Soup and Nourishing Cooking 500g Small Size

Dried Cod Fish Maw, known in Chinese as Hua Jiao (花胶), also called Yu Jiao (鱼胶), is the dried swim bladder of cod, a prized seafood delicacy in Chinese cuisine. Traditionally valued in Cantonese cooking and nourishing soups, it is rich in natural collagen and gelatin. This small-size grade is suitable for slow-simmered soups, stews, and congee. As a food product, it is intended for culinary use only and is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Dried cod fish maw, a traditional Chinese seafood delicacy known as Hua Jiao
• Rich in natural collagen and gelatin, prized for nourishing soups
• Small-size grade with about 110 pieces per 500g, convenient for family cooking
• Sourced from Guangdong, China, with a 36-month shelf life when refrigerated
• Versatile for soups, stews, congee, and festive nourishing dishes

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale golden to light yellow with a firm, dry, slightly translucent texture. When rehydrated and simmered, it becomes soft and gelatinous with a mild, clean seafood taste that absorbs the flavors of the broth.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Slow-simmered nourishing soups with chicken, pork bones, or seafood
• Postpartum and confinement-style nourishing broths
• Congee and rice porridge with rehydrated fish maw
• Braised or stewed dishes for festive family meals

Traditional Uses

In Chinese culinary tradition, fish maw is a classic nourishing ingredient often simmered in double-boiled soups with chicken, lean pork, red dates, or goji berries. It is traditionally associated with nourishing the body, supporting skin health, and is commonly prepared during postpartum recovery, winter months, and festive occasions. Before cooking, it is typically soaked in water until softened.

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