There are many ways to make "artificial sea cucumbers". The most common ones are made with seaweed powder and glue substances. In order to make "sea cucumbers" more elastic, counterfeiters usually add glue substances. These Colloidal ingredients are complex and may be harmful to the human body. At the end of May 2011, a seller exposed the shady story of "artificial sea cucumbers" and pointed out that although "artificial sea cucumbers" have the shape and color of sea cucumbers, they do not have the mouth and internal organs of sea cucumbers. Consumers are advised not to eat them.