Where do black tiger shrimp come from?

Black tiger shrimp, also known as giant tiger prawn, has dark brown alternating transverse banded patterns on its body, and many people enjoy eating this shrimp. What are the origins of black tiger shrimp?

1. Origins of black tiger shrimp

Black tiger shrimp is mainly produced in Southeast Asian countries such as Thailand, Vietnam and Myanmar, and there is also a certain amount produced along the coast of China.

2. What is black tiger shrimp

Black tiger shrimp, also known as giant tiger prawn, is the most widely farmed species in the world, and its astaxanthin content is 20% higher than that of ordinary shrimp.

The body is covered with dark brown and earthy yellow alternating transverse banded patterns. The rostrum has 7 to 8 teeth on the upper margin and 2 to 3 teeth on the lower margin. The lateral groove of the rostrum is quite deep, extending to behind the supraorbital spine, but the lateral ridge of the rostrum is relatively low and blunt, and the median groove behind the rostrum is obvious. There is a distinct hepatic ridge, and no frontal gastric ridge.

Black tiger shrimp meat is very firm, and it tastes springy and chewy. Imported black tiger shrimp (meat) from Vietnam and Thailand is relatively common and well known.

When eating shrimp, people generally remove its digestive tract; the digestive tract is actually the shrimp's digestive system, and it contains food residue and waste that the shrimp has not fully digested or metabolized. The one on the back of the shrimp is the digestive tract and can be removed, while the one on the belly of the shrimp is the shrimp tendon and there is no need to remove it at all.

The price of black tiger shrimp rises somewhat during the Spring Festival, so friends who are interested in it can buy some and give it a try.