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Wild Alaskan Fish Maw Pieces (Gadus Macrocephalus)

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Wild Alaskan Fish Maw Pieces (Gadus macrocephalus) are the carefully dried swim bladders of wild-caught Pacific cod harvested from the cold, pristine waters of Alaska. Long valued in Traditional Chinese culinary and medicinal traditions, fish maw is cherished as a collagen-rich, essence-nourishing, and deeply restorative food-tonic. Its naturally light, neutral flavor and high gelatin content make it one of the most esteemed ingredients for skin nourishment, post-illness recovery, yin and blood support, and overall vitality.

Traditionally, fish maw is considered neutral, sweet, and deeply nourishing, entering the Kidney and Lung channels to replenish essence (jing), strengthen yin, moisten dryness, and support tissue repair. It is used in restorative soups for recovery after weakness, postpartum rebuilding, signs of dryness, digestive frailty, and aging-related depletion. Wild-caught varieties, especially from cold northern waters, are prized for their clean taste, firmness, and high nutritional density.

In East Asian wellness cuisine, fish maw is simmered into broths, congee, tonic soups, and beauty formulas, where it releases a smooth, silky collagen that is believed to support skin elasticity, complexion clarity, joint lubrication, and internal moisture. Its gentle nature makes it suitable for long-term tonic use.

Modern nutritional analysis of Gadus macrocephalus fish maw shows exceptionally high levels of collagen protein, amino acids, marine peptides, and natural minerals, which contribute to skin hydration, gut lining repair, anti-inflammatory activity, and tissue regeneration. Its low fat content and easily digestible protein make it a popular functional food for athletes, postpartum mothers, elders, and individuals recovering from illness or stress.

Each batch of Wild Alaskan Fish Maw Pieces (Gadus macrocephalus) is sourced from wild-caught cod, gently cleaned, and dried to preserve its golden translucent color, firm structure, and natural marine purity. When rehydrated and cooked, it becomes tender, gelatinous, and delicately savory, traditionally used to nourish essence, support rebuilding, and enhance long-term vitality.

SKU: LA-5481

Also Known As: Alaska Fish Maw, Snow Fish Maw, Wild Alaskan Maw, 55-Head Fish Maw

Nutrients: Collagen peptides, high-quality protein, amino acids (glycine, proline, hydroxyproline), trace minerals, and low fat content

Notes: Alaskan Fish Maw is valued for its exceptionally clean taste, thick gelatin quality, and high collagen content. The “55头” (55-head) grade means approximately 55 pieces per catty (500g), indicating a smaller but premium, uniform size. Traditionally used as a nourishing tonic food to support skin, joints, vitality, postpartum recovery, and overall yuan qi. In Chinese culinary therapy, fish maw is considered neutral, strengthening, and restorative, ideal for soups, double-boiled broths, and beauty tonics. Wild-caught Alaskan varieties are prized for purity and low heavy-metal risk, offering a smooth, gelatin-rich texture when rehydrated.

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