The shelf life of dry sea cucumber is closely related to its quality and preservation method. Generally, sea cucumbers with better processing technology can be preserved for 5- 10 years if they are well preserved, and dry sea cucumber processed with salt or sugar can be preserved for about 2-3 years. In addition, if they are only preserved at room temperature, the storage time will be shorter, and if they are frozen, the storage time will be longer.

Second, can dry sea cucumber still eat after it has expired?

If dry sea cucumber has expired, a lot of nutrients have been lost, the taste of sea cucumber will become worse, and harmful substances such as mold may have been produced. After human consumption, it will not only fail to play its original health care role, but may also cause physical discomfort. Therefore, it is suggested that dry sea cucumber should not continue to eat after expiration.

Dry sea cucumber's preservation method:

1. dry sea cucumber can be kept in a dry and ventilated place. Because the meat quality of sea cucumber has dried up, the surface is still covered with this layer of salt, which is isolated from the air and will not be bad.

2. In order to be afraid of affecting its quality and taste, it is best to put it in cold storage for a short time, and it is best to put it in frozen storage for a long time, and then thaw it before eating. This is the safest way to save.

Some people keep sea cucumbers by putting them on a rope and hanging them in a ventilated place. Another way is to put the sea cucumber and garlic together and seal them with plastic bags, so that the sea cucumber will not be bad.

Generally speaking, the shelf life of dry sea cucumber is about 2-3 years, provided that it is properly stored. If there is mildew or moisture, it means that the sea cucumber has deteriorated. The surface of pure dry sea cucumber is not isolated from water and air, so it is better not to contact with air directly, and it should be sealed. Cheap dry sea cucumber generally contains impurities that make sea cucumbers difficult to store.