Can Dendrobium candidum be eaten after its shelf life?

It depends.

If Dendrobium candidum has passed the shelf life, but it does not appear damp and moldy, it can still be eaten, but its efficacy will be reduced.

If you have been damp and moldy, you can't continue to eat it whether it has passed the shelf life or not. Because the produced mold may cause gastrointestinal reactions such as abdominal pain, diarrhea and vomiting after taking it, which is not conducive to human health.

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How to judge whether Dendrobium candidum has expired?

1, look at the appearance

The surface color of the unexpired Dendrobium candidum is mostly yellow-green or golden yellow, with obvious fine longitudinal wrinkles; After breaking, the cross section is flat, grayish white or grayish green; The expired Dendrobium candidum will be moist and soft, and the surface may grow mildew spots.

Step 2 smell it

The unexpired Dendrobium candidum has a slight smell, a faint vanilla smell, and it is sticky when chewed; Expired Dendrobium candidum may have damp or other sour and bitter taste.

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How long is the shelf life of Dendrobium candidum?

Fresh Dendrobium candidum has a short shelf life of about one week.

Fresh Dendrobium candidum contains a lot of water, which is difficult to preserve for a long time. It is recommended to use it up within one week. Fresh Dendrobium candidum can be placed in a dry, sun-free, odor-free place and kept naturally ventilated. This should be checked frequently during the process to prevent it from sprouting and flowering and becoming an "old stick". In addition, it can also be stored in the refrigerator at 3-5 degrees Celsius, which can prolong its shelf life.

Dry Dendrobium candidum has a long shelf life, which can be stored for 1-2 years.

Dry Dendrobium candidum can be directly put into a bag (but it is not necessary to tie the bag tightly) and stored in a cool and ventilated place, or it can be completely dried or sealed in a glass bottle and placed in a cool and ventilated place.