Why is round scad popular?

Basic Information

   Round scad is a pelagic, commercially available fish found throughout the northwest Pacific Ocean off the coast of China. It has a wide distribution range and a streamlined body with a bluish-gray back and a silvery-white belly. It has a short lifespan and grows rapidly.

   With the widespread adoption of light-purse seine technology in the 1970s, catches surged. In 1989, catches surpassed those of hairtail to become the main catch in the East China Sea. The fishing season runs from September to June. Freshly caught round scad can be frozen for preservation or cooked in brine to make "fish rice."

Nutritional Value

   Round scad is also a fish rich in amino acids and unsaturated fatty acids. In the 1980s, to promote public health, the Japanese government mandated that elementary and middle school students consume a round scad for lunch every day and a bag of milk for breakfast. This measure demonstrates the Japanese people's profound understanding of the nutritional value of round scad. The fish oil found in its head is a treasure trove of unsaturated fatty acids. This miraculous fatty acid not only breaks down excess saturated fatty acids in the body but also softens blood vessels, thereby improving memory and boosting wisdom.

   Round scad is not only rich in DHA and EPA, which are beneficial for memory and wisdom, but also has a delicious taste and is easily absorbed by the body. These amino acids can effectively boost immunity, help replenish blood, strengthen bones, and significantly improve symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, and loss of appetite.