Fish

Swim Bladder

Salmon swim bladder is the gas bladder used historically as isinglass and, in some cuisines, as a dried or braised delicacy. Fresh bladders are mild and gelatinous when cleaned; dried ones rehydrate into a chewy, collagen-rich ingredient. Clean thoroughly, dry for isinglass-style use, or braise in aromatic stocks until translucent and tender. Modern kitchens meet it rarely except in specialty Chinese and historical European cookery.

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

Characteristics

Preparations

BraisedCookedFreshFriedGrilledPâtéPrepared

Traits

Nose To TailNutrient DensePortionPrep ReadySwim Bladder

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 205

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 11.4 g
Saturated Fat 0.98 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.96 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.66 g
Cholesterol 58 mg
Sodium 83.3 mg
Salt 0.19 g
Total Carbohydrate 0 g
Dietary Fibre 0 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Complex / starch 0 g
Protein 20.9 g
Water 69.9 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 205 kcal
Water 69.9 g
Protein 20.9 g
Fat 11.4 g
- Saturated Fat 0.98 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 1.96 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 5.66 g
  - Omega-3 2.26 g
Vitamins 56 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.12 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.17 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 4.57 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.79 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.45 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 3.3 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 13.2 µg
- Vitamin B12 — Cobalamin 1.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin D 13.1 µg
- Vitamin E 1.63 mg
- Vitamin K 0.5 µg
Minerals 405 mg
- Major Minerals 403 mg
  - Calcium 20 mg
  - Sodium 83.3 mg
  - Potassium 300 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
  - Iron 1.5 mg
Salt 0.19 g
Cholesterol 58 mg

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-b12-cobalamin: 1.2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.12 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.17 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 4.57 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.79 · vitamin-b6: 0.45 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 3.3 · vitamin-b9-folate: 13.2 · vitamin-d: 13.1 · vitamin-e: 1.63 · vitamin-k: 0.5 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 83.33 · Potassium: 300 · Calcium: 20 · Iron: 1.5 ·

Swim Bladder of Salmon: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.

History

5000 BCE

Fish bladders including salmon were processed for glue and food along northern coasts.

1800

Isinglass from swim bladders clarified wine and beer; salmon contributed where sturgeon was scarce.

1950

Industrial gelatine largely replaced fish-bladder isinglass, leaving culinary use to specialty traditions.