Don’t eat donkey-hide gelatin if it has been stored for 10 years and is unopened.

The shelf life of donkey-hide gelatin is generally five years. If it is stored normally in a cool and dry place, it can generally be stored for a longer period, but this period will not exceed 10 years. During this period, as long as there is no deformation in appearance, a slightly fishy smell, a smooth and translucent surface, and no mold spots on the surface, it is generally edible.

In addition, donkey-hide gelatin cannot be stored indefinitely. The quality of donkey-hide gelatin is closely related to the storage environment, temperature, humidity, etc. Therefore, it is inaccurate to measure the quality of donkey-hide gelatin simply by the length of storage time. Whether donkey hide gelatin can be consumed after its shelf life has passed, the key lies in preservation. Donkey-hide gelatin is an animal product and is best stored in a sealed container in a cool, dry place. When donkey hide gelatin is stored at home, if the temperature and humidity are not properly controlled, it can easily lead to mildew and the production of aflatoxin.

The correct way to eat donkey-hide gelatin

1. Decoct and take it After boiling, strain out the concoction and take it orally after cooling slightly.

2. After being thawed, take it as a drink

Ejiao beads can be taken alone. You can break them directly and thaw them with boiling water before taking them. If you are taking traditional Chinese medicine decoction, you can decoct them. Pour the final medicine into the broken donkey hide gelatin beads, stir thoroughly and take it.

3. Add water and steam for consumption

Put donkey hide gelatin beads in a bowl, add water, steam them in a steamer, and let them cool down before taking them.