How is shark fin made?
In the past 10 days, the discussion on the production process of shark fin has continued to be hot all over the Internet, especially the rise of environmental protection and food safety topics, making this traditional ingredient once again become the focus. This article will combine recent hot topics to analyze the shark fin production process in the form of structured data, and attach relevant controversial data.
1. Shark fin production process
| steps | Operation content | Time consuming | key tools |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Acquisition of raw materials | Catch sharks and remove dorsal/caudal fins | Instant completion | fishing boats, knives |
| 2. Preliminary processing | Clean to remove blood water and surface impurities | 2-3 hours | Clean pool, brush |
| 3.Desanding and skin peeling | Blanch in boiling water and scrape off the surface tissue | 4-5 hours | Special scraper |
| 4. Styling and drying | Bamboo supports are fixed and then dried naturally. | 3-7 days | Ventilated drying room |
| 5. Graded packaging | According to the length of the wing needles, they are divided into Tianjiu/Haihu, etc. | 1-2 hours | Grading screen |
2. Recent hotspot related data
| topic dimension | Social media discussion volume | focus of controversy | Policy dynamics |
|---|---|---|---|
| animal protection | 128,000 items | The ethical issues of shark finning alive | EU plans to expand ban on sales |
| food safety | 93,000 items | Risk of excessive heavy metals | China Customs strengthens random inspections |
| R&D of alternatives | 65,000 | Plant-based simulated shark fin | 3 companies received financing |
3. Modern improvements in production technology
According to the latest industry report, traditional crafts are facing three major changes: ①Pretreatment technology upgrade——Use low-temperature enzymatic hydrolysis method instead of boiling water treatment to retain nutrients while reducing energy consumption; ②Improved drying efficiency——Vacuum freeze-drying equipment shortens the cycle to 8 hours, but the cost increases by 40%; ③Traceability system application——Blockchain technology records the entire process from fishing to sales. Recently, a brand has been on the hot search list because of this topic.
4. Consumer awareness survey data
| age group | Willingness to eat | main concerns | price sensitivity |
|---|---|---|---|
| After 00 | 7.2% | animal rights | high |
| Post-90s | 23.5% | food safety | in |
| Post-80s | 41.8% | nutritional value | low |
In the recent hot discussion on the Internet, popular science blogger @ ocean archives released"The Nutritional Truth of Shark's Fin"The video, which has received 2.8 million views, points out that although shark fin contains 83 grams of protein per 100 grams, it lacks tryptophan and other essential amino acids, and its collagen absorption rate is only 1/3 of dairy products. This content triggers a re-examination of the value of traditional tonics.
5. Forecast of industry development trends
Based on the analysis of public opinion in the past 10 days, the shark fin industry will show the following trends: ①Tighter supervision——42 countries around the world have legislated to restrict shark fin trade; ②Explosion of alternatives——Online sales of Konjac bionic shark fin increased by 170% year-on-year; ③cultural transformation——The proportion of "vegetarian soup" used in wedding banquets in Guangdong has reached 38%. It is worth noting that a celebrity refused to eat shark fin in a variety show, and the number of topic views in a single day exceeded 120 million, reflecting the significant increase in public awareness of environmental protection.
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