A strange, dark, wrinkled object found in luggage may actually be dried sea cucumber, a traditional food valued in many Asian cuisines. After being cleaned and dried for preservation, it is soaked and cooked in soups and other dishes. Sea cucumber has a long cultural history and contains collagen and other compounds studied by researchers, though claims about dramatic health benefits remain unproven. What looks mysterious may simply be a small piece of food, tradition, and home carried across borders….READ BELOW
A Strange Find on a Plane: The Surprising Story Behind Dried Sea Cucumber
