Sea cucumber is not recommended to be eaten after its shelf life. As sea cucumber is rich in protein, sea cucumber beyond the shelf life will be moist, moldy, dried out, musty or odor, the quality and flavor can not be guaranteed, not only the taste of food deterioration, but also may cause adverse effects on the stomach.

There are two kinds of sea cucumbers on the market, namely instant sea cucumbers and dried sea cucumbers, and instant sea cucumbers are divided into two categories, fresh and frozen, and their shelf lives are different:?

1. The shelf life of dried sea cucumbers is generally about three to five years. Dried sea cucumbers have a low water content and, in general, have no shelf life. If it is a dry sea cucumber, you should learn how to save it, avoid humidity and put it in a ventilated and cool place, so as to avoid breeding bacteria. If it is a high quality dried sea cucumber, it can be stored longer if it is properly preserved.

2. If it is a fresh type of instant sea cucumber, its shelf life is about 1-2 months if it is kept under refrigeration. Instant sea cucumber is a kind of sea cucumber products that can be eaten directly without foaming by breaking the molecular chain of sea cucumber through special process, and it can ensure that the polysaccharides inside will not be lost, and it can make the ingredients inside the sea cucumber be fully absorbed and utilized.

3. If it is quick-frozen instant sea cucumber, it is kept under freezing, the preservation time will be longer, and the general shelf life is 8-12 months. When the thawed sea cucumber has no obvious odor or deterioration, it can be consumed. When there are obvious moldy spots and odor on the surface of the thawed sea cucumber, it is not suitable for consumption at this time.

While sea cucumbers are good, they should not be consumed in excess. Overconsumption of sea cucumber may lead to excessive protein intake and discomfort on the one hand, and on the other hand, the body's daily absorption of nutrients has its limit, so eating too much will only lead to a waste of nutrients.