Export Suriname Products: Dried fish maw (bladder)

What is fish maw
Fish maw is the gas bladder of fish. It is an internal organ that enables the fish to control its buoyancy in water. Fish maw is considered a delicacy amongst Asians and often used in Chinese dishes such as soups.

What are the health benefits of the fish maw
Asians regard fish maw as a nourishing food that offers the following benefits:

A good source of collagen which is beneficial for a healthy looking skin complexion since collagen is the main protein in skin, tendons, cartilage, bone and connective tissue. [source: MedicineNet.com]
Helps with blood circulation

Women and pregnant women often eat fish maw and drink fish maw soup for smooth, soft and supple skin and to nourish the body.

Healthy
Dried Fish Bladders: Fish bladders are used for medicinal purposes throughout China.
However, bladders, as part of the normal diet, are not consumed in the northern region. Bladders
are known for their sweet taste and smooth qualities. They are always eaten reconstituted, pre-
pared usually in a soup or stir fry dish. Like sea cucumbers, bladders are known to nourish the
kidneys and strengthen one’s Qi. Bladders also serve to strengthen muscles and veins, control
excessive bleeding, reduce swelling, and speed the healing of bruised skin. Bladders are also
given to mothers recovering from recent child birth to revitalize their energy.

Why should I buy fish maw from E.S.P
We have good relationship with many small individual fish maw companies that fulfill our stock for export. Why we choose companies in the suburban districts for processing?? We try to separate the processing from contamination of crowded and dusty environment like the city. A good product for you is our healthy business.

Products

Fish: The acoupa weakfish (bang-bang, Korvine, Corvina, Cynoscion ocoupa, croaker of the family Sciaenidae)