How much is yellow croaker per jin? Four major differences from white croaker

Yellow croaker, also known as yellow fish or flower yellow fish, is one of the most common fish in supermarkets. It is deeply loved by people for its high nutritional value, simple preparation, and effects such as stopping bleeding and preventing coronary heart disease. So how much does yellow croaker generally cost per jin? What is the difference from white croaker?

I. Introduction to yellow croaker:

1. Is yellow croaker a sea fish?

Yellow croaker is a sea fish, because yellow croaker is mainly distributed in the southern Yellow Sea, the South China Sea, the East China Sea, and other waters. In autumn and winter it migrates to deep-sea areas, returns to the deep sea in late autumn, and overwinters in deep-sea areas.

2. Does yellow croaker have bones?

Yellow croaker has bones, but not many, and they are distributed in a relatively concentrated way. If it is pan-fried, the fish bones can be eaten directly and are very crispy.

II. About how much does yellow croaker cost per jin?

Yellow croaker market prices vary, generally around 5 to 27 yuan per jin, but due to differences in variety, market, and selling time, the price will vary. For example, the market price of large yellow croaker is about 20 to 27 yuan per jin, and the market price of small yellow croaker is about 5 to 22 yuan per jin, so the specific price still needs to be checked at the local market.

1. Latest market price of large yellow croaker: at the Beijing Tongzhou Balizhuang Agricultural Products Center Wholesale Market, the price is about 28 yuan per jin; at the Anhui Hefei Zhougudui Agricultural Products Wholesale Market, the price is about 18 yuan per jin; at the Hunan Changsha Mawangdui Vegetable Wholesale Market, the price is about 19 yuan per jin; at the Xinjiang Bole City Nongwushi Sanhe Market, the price is about 15 yuan per jin.

2. Latest market price of small yellow croaker: at the Beijing Tongzhou Balizhuang Agricultural Products Center Wholesale Market, the price is about 5 yuan per jin; at the Shanxi Changzhi City Zifang Agricultural and Sideline Products Comprehensive Trading Market, the price is about 22 yuan per jin; at the Xinjiang Bingtuan Nong'ershi Korla City Peacock Agricultural and Sideline Products Comprehensive Wholesale Market, the price is about 14 yuan per jin.

In summary, the same variety of yellow croaker is sold at different prices in different markets, so the specific price needs to be checked at the local market.

III. What is the difference between yellow croaker and white croaker?

Difference 1, different family and genus: yellow croaker is a fish of the genus Larimichthys in the family Sciaenidae, and white croaker is a fish of the genus Argyrosomus in the family Sciaenidae.

Difference 2, different appearance: yellow croaker has an elongated, laterally compressed body, overall forming a long oval shape. Adult fish are 30 to 40 cm long, with a large head and a slender tail, orange-yellow lips, a yellow-brown body surface, a golden-yellow belly, and gray-yellow or yellow fins, with many small cycloid scales at the base of the dorsal and anal fin rays; white croaker has an elongated, laterally compressed body, a small head and short tail, and an arched, raised back. Adult fish are about 20 to 30 cm long, with the back and sides of the body light gray, and the belly and anal fin slightly white, with some also having fine stripe-like markings.

Difference 3, different taste: yellow croaker has tender meat and a delicious flavor, and the meat generally forms a garlic-clove texture; white croaker has loose meat and does not taste as delicious as yellow croaker.

Difference 4, different price: yellow croaker costs about 5 to 27 yuan per jin, and white croaker costs about 15 yuan per jin on the market. Nowadays, many people, in order to make money, coat white croaker with pigment and sell it as yellow croaker, so pay attention when buying.

Overall, yellow croaker market prices vary. It specifically depends on which kind you buy and where you buy it, so when choosing, try to check the local market. In addition, yellow croaker and white croaker look very similar, so when buying, try to look at the appearance and price to avoid buying the wrong one. If you do not know how to tell them apart, you can wipe the fish body with paper and see whether the color comes off. If it does, it indicates that it is white croaker and is not suitable for purchase.