DRIED BASA FISH SWIM BLADDER

Fish maw
Fish maw ih măs the dried form of fish air bladder. Fish maw can be divided into king fish maw, premium fish maw, grass seabass fish maw and fried fish maw in general. King fish maw and premium fish maw are the best quality and most valuable amongst the four types. Grass Seabass fish maw and fried fish maw are however more popular due to their economical pricing. Fish maw is also graded by their gender. Male fish bladder has thicker body and is soft and smooth, not easily dissolved in the mouth while female bladder has a thinner body and tender to bite
Dried fish maw
Dried fish maw usually comes from croaker. Croaker maw has higher nutritional value and is better than fried maw for nourishing soups.
Dried maw requires several hours of reconstitution before it is soft and usable.
Fish maw from males can withstand long boiling times better while females become soft and and gelatinous much quicker