Tianjin South American White Shrimp

Tianjin South American White Shrimp

　　    Tianjin specialty—South American White Shrimp, one of the main aquatic products in the Tianjin area, is well-known for its longstanding reputation. The shrimp features a thin shell, plump body, delicious meat, high meat content, and rich nutrition. It is internationally acknowledged as one of the top-quality cultivated species, originating from South America, and was first introduced to China in 1988. It was initially brought to Tianjin in 1996 for cultivation. In 2000, freshwater farming trials began and proved successful. Large-scale farming started in 2001, covering an area of 540 hectares. By 2002, this had expanded to 3,485 hectares, and by 2003 to 6,428 hectares. In 2004, the farming area grew even further, making it one of the major freshwater aquaculture species in the Tianjin area.

　　         Specialty Culture: The South American White Shrimp is one of the three most widely farmed shrimp species in the world today. Originally from the Pacific coastal waters of South America, Professor Zhang Weiquan from the Institute of Oceanology at the Chinese Academy of Sciences was the first to introduce this shrimp to China from the United States, and he successfully overcame the challenge of breeding it in 1992. From small-scale experiments to medium-scale trials and eventually nationwide promotion, the shrimp is now being cultivated gradually across provinces and autonomous regions such as Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian, Hainan, Zhejiang, Shandong, and Hebei. Yangjiabo Town in Hangu District, Tianjin, is world-renowned for its South American White Shrimp production and is known as the "Home of Fish and Shrimp in China," with particularly mature techniques in South American White Shrimp cultivation.

　　         Specialty Benefits: South American White Shrimp contains crude protein, crude fat, crude ash, nitrogen-free extract, calcium, phosphorus, hydrolyzed amino acids, essential amino acids, free amino acids, and essential amino acids. This shrimp is a highly nutritious variety with promising potential for aquaculture development. Rich in nutrients and firm in texture, it is easy to digest, making it an excellent food for those who are physically weak or recovering from illness. The shrimp is rich in magnesium, which plays an important regulatory role in heart function and helps protect the cardiovascular system. It can reduce blood cholesterol levels, prevent arteriosclerosis, dilate coronary arteries, and help prevent high blood pressure and myocardial infarction. Additionally, the shrimp has strong lactation-promoting properties and is rich in phosphorus and calcium, offering particular benefits for children and pregnant women.