Ganyu Pomfret

Ganyu Pomfret

Ganyu Pomfret is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　Ganyu County is located in the hinterland of the Haizhou Bay along the Yellow Sea and ranks among China’s top 100 counties for fishery production. The pomfret farming industry in Haitou Town, Ganyu County, is a major local specialty and pillar industry, with its products sold as far as Shanghai, Beijing, Guangdong, and Hainan. It enjoys a high market share and recognition nationwide.

　　Pomfret belongs to the order Perciformes and the family Stromateidae. It has a short, high, and highly laterally compressed body, slightly diamond-shaped. Its head is small, the snout rounded, the mouth small, and the teeth fine. In adult fish, the pelvic fins are absent. The caudal fin is deeply forked, with the lower lobe being longer. The body is silvery white with a slight bluish-gray tint on the upper part. Pomfret is rich in various nutrients. Per 100 grams of fish meat, it contains 15.6 grams of protein, 6.6 grams of fat, 0.2 grams of carbohydrates, 19 milligrams of calcium, 240 milligrams of phosphorus, and 0.3 milligrams of iron. It is abundant in unsaturated fatty acids, which help reduce cholesterol levels. It also contains rich trace elements such as selenium and magnesium, which help prevent cardiovascular diseases like coronary atherosclerosis, delay aging, and reduce the risk of cancer.

　　In 2013, the “Ganyu Pomfret” application submitted by the Shallow Sea Aquaculture Association of Haitou Town, Ganyu County, was approved and registered as a China National Geographical Indication Certification Trademark by the Trademark Office of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce. The trademark registration number is: 11681154.

　　Shallow Sea Aquaculture Association of Haitou Town, Ganyu County

　　11681154

　　Pomfret