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When will Qingdao send Spanish mackerel to the old father-in-law

Qingdao transports Spanish mackerel from April to May in the solar calendar every year.

There is a custom in Qingdao. Every spring, after fresh Spanish mackerel comes up, the son-in-law will send Spanish mackerel to the old father-in-law. When delivering Spanish mackerel, most people choose to buy something with high freshness and larger size. This kind of Spanish mackerel gives people more face.

Spanish mackerel generally refers to mackerel. Scomberomorusniphonius (scientific name: Scomberomorus niphonius) is a kind of fish under Spanish mackerel. The body is slender, the side is flat, the caudal stalk is thin, and there are three protruding ridges on both sides of the caudal fin base; Body height is less than head length; The tip of nose is long; The mouth is big, and the length of the upper and lower jaws is similar; There are a row of strong teeth in the upper and lower jaws, which are flat triangles with 14-20 teeth, which are sparsely arranged. Spanish mackerel is tender, delicious and nutritious, and rich in protein, vitamin A, minerals (mainly calcium) and other nutrients.