{"id":645,"date":"2026-05-02T08:10:42","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T08:10:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalmedicinehk.com\/%e4%b9%be%e9%ae%91%e9%ad%9a%e7%ad%89%e7%b4%9a%e6%80%8e%e9%ba%bc%e5%88%86%ef%bc%9f%e5%be%9e%e7%94%a2%e5%9c%b0%e5%88%b0%e9%a0%ad%e6%95%b8%e5%ae%8c%e6%95%b4%e8%a7%a3%e6%9e%90\/"},"modified":"2026-05-04T12:44:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T12:44:47","slug":"how-to-grade-dried-abalone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalmedicinehk.com\/en\/645\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Grade Dried Abalone: Origin, Count, and Quality Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dried abalone is widely regarded as a premium dried seafood product and remains in strong demand across Asian markets, especially in Hong Kong and Mainland China. Whether in retail, catering, or gift-box channels, it is a core product category.<\/p>\n<p>For many buyers and consumers, however, understanding how to judge dried abalone quality is still difficult.<\/p>\n<p>This article explains the key factors from <strong>origin, grade, count size, appearance, and practical purchasing advice<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>1. Main Origins of Dried Abalone<\/h2>\n<p>Common origins on the market include:<\/p>\n<h3>1. Australian Abalone<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Thick and firm texture<\/li>\n<li>Stable quality<\/li>\n<li>Mainstream choice in the premium market<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2. South African Abalone<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Strong value for money<\/li>\n<li>Suitable for wholesale markets<\/li>\n<li>Stable supply volume<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>3. Japanese Dried Abalone<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Higher processing standards<\/li>\n<li>Higher prices<\/li>\n<li>Considered top-tier products<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Tip: wholesalers can combine Australian and South African products to improve margin and broaden market coverage.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>2. What Does &#8220;Head Count&#8221; Mean?<\/h2>\n<p>A common dried abalone specification is the head count, meaning how many abalones there are per catty.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>10 heads = 10 abalones per catty (large)<\/li>\n<li>20 heads = 20 abalones per catty (medium)<\/li>\n<li>40 heads = 40 abalones per catty (small)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The lower the count, the higher the unit price.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>3. How to Judge Dried Abalone Quality<\/h2>\n<h3>Appearance<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Whole and free from cracks<\/li>\n<li>Full and well-shaped<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Color<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Golden yellow or dark brown is preferred<\/li>\n<li>Greyish color usually indicates lower quality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Aroma<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Natural dried seafood aroma<\/li>\n<li>No off-odor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Dryness<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The drier, the better<\/li>\n<li>Longer shelf life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dried abalone is widely regarded as a premium dried seafood product and remains in strong demand across Asian markets, especially in Hong Kong and Mainland China. Whether in retail, catering, or gift-box channels, it is a core product category. For many buyers and consumers, however, understanding how to judge dried abalone quality is still difficult. 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