Yilan Soft-shelled Turtle Farm Introduction
People enjoy eating "soft-shelled turtle," also known as "Chinese softshell turtle" or "water turtle," primarily because it is a high-protein, low-fat delicacy. The aquaculture farm in Yilan specializes in raising soft-shelled turtles. Since soft-shelled turtles thrive in high-temperature environments, the hot springs in Jiaoxi provide a suitable year-round temperature of around 30 degrees Celsius. Thus, the farm owner decided to use the hot springs to raise these turtles. The turtle meat is fresh and delicious, with a chewy texture, making it one of the most trusted sources for turtle meat among local restaurant operators. With over 30 years of professional breeding experience, they control the growth conditions of the turtles and effectively manage the quality of the turtle pond water. The turtles they supply are all healthy, uncontaminated, and free from aquaculture drugs. Turtle meat is nutritious, low in calories, and rich in collagen, making it suitable for public cooking and consumption. Here, the soft-shelled turtles are raised using Jiaoxi hot spring water in a healthy and uncontaminated environment.
