Selected Alaska Wild Caught Dried Sea Cucumber Medium Size (1 lb)
Selected Alaska Wild Caught Sun Dried Red Sea Cucumber 100% Alaska wild caught dried sea cucumber Hand-selected for best quality Medium Size: Approx. 27-33 pieces per pound. How to Rehydrate Dried Sea Cucumber Rehydrated Alaska Sea Cucumber Product of Alaska, USA Sea cucumbers are echinoderms from the class Holothuroidea. They are marine animals with a leathery skin and an elongated body containing a single, branched gonad. Sea cucumbers are found on the sea floor worldwide. There are a number of holothurian species and genera, many of which are targeted for human consumption. The harvested product is variously referred to as trepang, bêche-de-mer or balate.To prepare the sea cucumber after it is collected, the internal organs are removed, and dirt and sand are washed out of the cavity. It is then boiled in salty water and dried in the air to preserve it. When readied for use in making food, the hard, dried sea cucumber is softened. The process is quite lengthy, which is why t