What does it look like when kelp goes bad? Can you eat kelp that has gone bad?

Kelp is the most common seafood in life. Many families like to keep some dried kelp for easy consumption at any time. Most of them think that kelp can be stored for a long time, but this is not comprehensive, because it can only be stored for a long time in a dry state. If it is soaked, it will easily deteriorate. So what does kelp deteriorate look like? Can kelp still be eaten after it deteriorates?

What happens when kelp goes bad?

1. What does it look like when dried kelp goes bad?

Normally, people buy dried kelp and store it at home. If the storage method is not appropriate, it will deteriorate. We know that the most common symptoms are insect infestation or breakage, and sometimes it will become damp and moldy. If the kelp shows these symptoms of deterioration, it can no longer be eaten.

2. What does it look like when fresh kelp goes bad?

After soaking, dried kelp will absorb a lot of water and become fresh kelp. At this time, the soaked kelp should be eaten as soon as possible. If it is soaked for too long, it will deteriorate. At this time, the kelp will not be tough and will feel sticky when touched.

Can you eat spoiled kelp?

Spoiled kelp should not be eaten because it will produce a variety of substances harmful to the human body after it goes bad, especially the amount of trace element arsenic will increase. This substance has a certain toxicity. If people eat spoiled kelp, they will absorb too much arsenic and will experience a variety of poisoning symptoms. In addition, the taste of kelp will become worse after it goes bad, and it will produce a large amount of mucus. People are prone to diarrhea after eating it. This is also the main reason why spoiled kelp cannot be eaten.