There are significant differences between deep-sea yellow croaker and ordinary yellow croaker in multiple aspects, including appearance, growth environment, nutritional composition, and cooking methods. 1、 Appearance
Deep sea yellow croaker: relatively short in size, with a golden yellow appearance and black stripes on the back, with a bright overall color.
Ordinary yellow croaker (usually referring to wild or farmed shallow sea yellow croaker): has a slender and elongated body, a redder and more vibrant mouth, thick scales, and a body color that may vary depending on the growth environment, but is generally not as bright as deep-sea yellow croaker. 2、 Growing environment
Deep sea Pseudosciaena crocea: It grows in the deep sea, with a water depth of about 1000 meters, and its environment is relatively extreme.
Ordinary yellow croaker: mainly grows in shallow waters, commonly found in temperate and subtropical sea areas, such as many areas along the coast of China. 3、 Nutritional components
Deep sea yellow croaker: Due to living in the deep sea, it may be rich in nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins A and B, and contain a lot of oil, which has multiple benefits for human health.
Ordinary yellow croaker: It is also rich in various nutrients such as protein, calcium, phosphorus, and iron, but the specific content may vary depending on the growth environment and farming methods. The nutritional value of wild yellow croaker is usually considered higher because it has a wider range of activities and a healthier physique. 4、 Cooking methods
Deep sea yellow croaker: Due to its tender meat and delicious taste, it is suitable for making Japanese dishes such as sushi and sashimi, as well as cooking methods that require maintaining the original flavor of ingredients.
Ordinary yellow croaker: Due to its delicious meat and certain chewiness, it is suitable for various cooking methods such as braised, steamed, etc., which can fully showcase its unique flavor. 5、 Price and difficulty of acquisition
Due to the unique growth environment, deep-sea yellow croaker is difficult to catch and obtain, so its price is usually higher.
The price of ordinary yellow croaker varies due to market supply and demand, breeding costs, and other factors, but it is more affordable compared to deep-sea yellow croaker.
There are significant differences between deep-sea yellow croaker and ordinary yellow croaker in multiple aspects. Consumers can choose according to their own needs and taste preferences. At the same time, due to the scarcity of large yellow croaker resources, we should also pay attention to protecting this precious marine resource, avoiding overfishing and waste.