Yellow Catfish

Yellow Catfish

Yellow Catfish is a protected geographical indication product.

　　Yellow Catfish, a renowned dish from Xinjin and a unique gem of Sichuan cuisine. Yellow Catfish is a type of fish that lives in fast-flowing, clear streams, originating from the upper reaches of the Minjiang River. Its scientific name is Spinibarbus sinensis. It resembles a loach in appearance, but its flesh is far more delicious than that of a loach. Yellow Catfish is famous for its numbing yet not wooden taste, spicy yet not dry, and its delicious flavor. (Xinjin County)

　　The protected geographical indication area for Xinjin Yellow Catfish includes the current administrative regions of 11 townships in Xinjin County, Sichuan Province: Wujin Town, Huaqiao Town, Xingyi Town, Puxing Town, Dengshuang Town, Fangxing Town, Anxi Town, Yongshang Town, Jinhua Town, Xinping Town, and Wenjing Township.