sharks fin, 魚翅

Dublin Core

Title

sharks fin, 魚翅

Description

Shark's fin is the dried primary dorsal fin, secondary dorsal fin, pectorial fins, pelvic fin, anal fin and caudal fin of sharks.

Format

without bones attached, without flesh attached, without skin attached, without mucous layer on the surface

Type

Food

Identifier

sharksfin

Food Item Type Metadata

Biological origin

Fish

Scientific name

Selachimorpha

Preparation method

decoction

Food nature

neutral

Medicinal properties

strengthen kidneys, enhance complexion

Geographic origin

China, Japan, USA, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand

Conservation status

Endangered

WWF Seafood Guide category

Red - Avoid

Collection

Animal

Citation

“sharks fin, 魚翅,” CCCH9051 Group 30, accessed January 19, 2025, https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-30/items/show/14.

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