10 to 15 days. Cumin hand-torn meat jerky is a kind of meat product which is marinated with lean meat and special cumin and various spices, dried and cut into strips. The shelf life is short, ranging from 10 to 15 days. Cumin hand-torn preserved meat is a traditional food from Xinjiang, China, which is loved by many people because of its delicious flavor and health characteristics, and has become a famous snack in northern China.