Shanbo Lake Grass Carp

Shanbo Lake Grass Carp

Shanbo Lake Grass Carp is a protected geographical indication product.

　　 Shanbo Lake Grass Carp are lively, good jumpers, and herbivorous. They inhabit the middle and lower layers of water bodies and near-shore grassy areas, and are one of the “Four Major Freshwater Fish” in the Dongting Lake region, regarded as a “staple fish.” They are renowned in the market for their tender and delicious meat, with the largest individuals weighing over 35 kilograms. Compared to grass carp from other waters, Shanbo Lake Grass Carp have higher levels of taurine, reaching 105mg per 100g; higher protein content, reaching 18.1g per 100g; and four umami amino acids—namely aspartic acid, glutamic acid, glycine, and alanine—accounting for 44% of the total 15 amino acids. The muscle quality is excellent, with firm yet crisp flesh that is not easily broken down when cooked, and slices or strips hold together well, making them highly favored by consumers.

　　The production area of Shanbo Lake Grass Carp covers 100,000 mu around Shanbo Lake in Anxiang County, Hunan Province.