The black tiger shrimp, also commonly known as the tiger prawn or giant tiger prawn among the people, is currently one of the most popular cultured shrimp species in the world. It gets its name because of its huge size and striped pattern. The black tiger shrimp has a shiny tawny body, with iron-colored stripes on its back. It is elegant in appearance, large and fat, sweet and fresh in taste, and thus has the title of "the king of shrimps".
The content of astaxanthin in the black tiger shrimp is approximately 20% higher than that in ordinary shrimps. It is truly a high-protein and low-fat product.
It is rich in nutrients such as protein, calcium, vitamin E, vitamin B2, magnesium, and unsaturated fatty acids. Its flesh is delicious and tender, easy to digest. It plays an important role in regulating heart activities, can well protect the cardiovascular system, and is beneficial for preventing hypertension and myocardial infarction.
Moreover, due to its low fat and high protein, it is also very suitable for fitness enthusiasts and adolescents in the developmental stage to eat.