What to do if sea cucumbers get moldy

The nutritional value of sea cucumbers is self-evident, and the price of sea cucumbers is relatively expensive. However, many people find that their sea cucumbers become moldy due to incorrect storage methods after returning home. So what should you do if sea cucumbers become moldy? You should first take out the sea cucumber and put it in the sun to dry, and then find out if it is still edible. Don’t think that it will be fine as long as it is dried in the sun. Next, let us find out what to do if the sea cucumber is moldy?

A simple home method of soaking sea cucumbers is: fill a thermos with boiling water, put the washed dried sea cucumbers in it (do not put in too much), cover it tightly, take it out after 12 hours, open the belly, take out the internal organs, wash it and soak it in cold water for 5-6 hours, then you can cook it. Depending on the type of sea cucumber, 500 grams of dried sea cucumber can be swelled into 1000 grams to 6000 grams. When soaking the water, remember that there must be no oil or salt in the water. If there is oil, the sea cucumber will easily rot and dissolve; if there is salt, it will not be easy to expand. For larger sea cucumbers, they can be cut into several sections after the initial soaking in water and then soaked in water for a second time.

If it is very moldy, it is recommended not to eat it, or you can soak one to see if the taste has changed. Sea cucumbers are most likely to cause food poisoning, so it is better to be cautious. Generally, sea cucumbers can be sealed and kept in a cool and dry place for a few years.

Here I will introduce you to a simple method:

1. If it is a dried sea cucumber, first check whether the sea cucumber is moldy or shriveled;

2. Then ask if there is any musty smell;

3. The third thing you need to do is touch it. A good dried sea cucumber is dry and plump, not shriveled.

4. If the above aspects cannot determine whether the sea cucumber has gone bad, it is recommended that you send it to have a look;

5. For other types of sea cucumber products, such as quick-frozen sea cucumbers, ready-to-eat sea cucumbers and other products, there are dates on the packaging. If they are expired, they should be thrown away directly and cannot be eaten.

Sea cucumber is the whole of Apostichopus japonicus or other species of sea cucumber of the family Apostichopus japonicus. It is a marine mollusk that lives at seashore to 8,000 meters. Some people call it "sea ginseng" because of its tonic effect similar to ginseng. It has a history of more than 600 million years. Sea cucumbers feed on algae and plankton on the seabed. Their bodies are covered with fleshy spines and they are widely distributed in the world's oceans. There are many species along the coast of my country's South China Sea, and there are about twenty kinds of edible sea cucumbers. Sea cucumbers are as famous as ginseng, bird's nests, and shark fins, and are one of the eight treasures of the world. After the sea cucumber is caught, the internal organs are removed, the mud and sand in the cavity are cleaned, and it is boiled in appropriate salt water for about 1 hour. It is taken out and cooled. When it is exposed to the sun or baked until it is 80% to 90% dry, it is then briefly boiled in the liquid of the pampas grass leaves until the color turns black, and then taken out and dried. Sea cucumber is not only a delicacy at banquets, but also a precious tonic for the human body, and its medicinal value is also high. Sea cucumber is as famous as ginseng, bird's nest and shark fin, and is one of the eight treasures of the world. According to the "Supplement to Compendium of Materia Medica", sea cucumber tastes sweet and salty, nourishes the kidney, benefits the essence and marrow, controls urination, strengthens the yang and cures impotence. It is warm and nourishing in nature, and is as good as ginseng, hence the name sea cucumber.

Sea cucumbers have the effects of improving memory, delaying gonadal aging, preventing arteriosclerosis, diabetes, and anti-tumor. However, not all sea cucumbers have the above effects. The best sea cucumbers in China are wild sea cucumbers from Dalian Zhangzidao at 39 degrees north latitude. This place is far away from the land, the sea water is pure and pollution-free, and the sea cucumbers have a long growth period. Therefore, the wild sea cucumbers produced here have firm meat, thick walls, and the highest nutritional value. They are one of the best quality sea cucumbers, but their output is quite limited. Only a few big brands like Fulinmen Sea Cucumber can be bought in China. Like abalone, sea cucumbers are divided into fresh sea cucumbers and dried sea cucumbers. Fresh sea cucumbers are more convenient, taste more delicious, and have rich nutritional value. Dried sea cucumbers are processed sea cucumbers. Although their nutritional value is not as high as that of fresh sea cucumbers, their nutrients are more easily absorbed by the human body than fresh sea cucumbers, and they are easy to store and transport, so they are very popular among people and the market. Sea cucumbers are a very expensive tonic. For ordinary people, if they go bad due to improper storage, the loss they suffer is far more than that of a pound or two of eggs.

What to do if sea cucumbers become moldy? Several methods are also given above. When sea cucumbers become moldy, you can follow the steps given above to remove the moldy smell of sea cucumbers. Of course, the most important thing is to pay attention to the storage method of sea cucumbers. Once the method is mastered correctly, there is no need to worry about the sea cucumbers becoming moldy, and we will not have this worry.