Description
Substance obtained from the dried swim bladders of fish
Technical
Isinglass is a form of collagen obtained from the dried swim bladders of fish. The English word origin is from the obsolete Dutch huizenblaas – huizen is a kind of sturgeon, and blaas is a bladder, or German Hausenblase, meaning essentially the same. The bladders, once removed from the fish, processed, and dried, are formed into various shapes for use.
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
marinefishyearthymustybriny
Wine Analogy
Similar to bentonite fining in wine production
Coffee Analogy
N/A
Perfume Analogy
Reminiscent of ambergris in animalic perfumes
Culinary Applications
British beer clarificationUnited KingdomTraditional fining agent for cask ales
Russian vzvarRussiaClarifying agent in fruit-based holiday drink
Portuguese white wine finingPortugalHistorical use in Vinho Verde production
Dietary
Gluten-FreeHalalKosherfish