Many people know that sea cucumber is a nourishing food, but I don't know if it has a shelf life. In fact, any food has a certain shelf life, so does sea cucumber. There is also a certain shelf life, but the shelf life of processed sea cucumber will be longer than that of unprocessed sea cucumber.
How long is the shelf life of sea cucumber? Dry sea cucumber for 2-3 years.
The shelf life of dry sea cucumber is closely related to its quality and preservation methods. Generally, sea cucumbers with good processing technology can be preserved for 5- 10 years, and dry sea cucumber processed with salt or sugar can be preserved for about 2-3 years. In addition, if only stored at room temperature, the storage time will be shorter, if frozen, the storage time will be longer.
Instant sea cucumbers range from 60 days to 2 years.
Instant sea cucumber is rich in water, protein and other nutrients, and it is easier to deteriorate than dried sea cucumber, and its preservation time is related to the preservation method. If it is refrigerated, the storage time is about 60 days; if it is frozen, it can be stored for 1-2 years.
Can dry sea cucumber be eaten after its expiration date? Not recommended.
If dry sea cucumber has expired, a lot of nutrients have been lost, the taste of sea cucumber will be worse, and harmful substances such as mold may have been produced. After eating, the human body can not only play its original health care role, but also may cause physical discomfort. Therefore, it is suggested that dry sea cucumber should not continue to eat after expiration.
4 How to judge that dry sea cucumber has expired 1? Dry sea cucumber looks normal, dry and plump, and its color is dark gray or dark brown. However, there may be obvious mildew spots or mildew spots on the surface of expired sea cucumbers, and the sea cucumbers are shriveled or softened due to moisture.
2. dry sea cucumber smells normal, with no obvious peculiar smell, and some may have a faint fishy smell. If the sea cucumber smells obvious mildew or other peculiar smell, the certificate is likely to have expired.