Do Chinese people eat sea cucumbers?

Yes, Chinese people eat sea cucumbers. They haven't got much flavor and have a chewy, gelatinous texture. Some people really like sea cucumber, but not I. read more

The dried form accounts for 95% of the sea cucumber traded annually in China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia, Korea, and Japan. It is typically used in Chinese cuisines. The biggest re-exporters in the trade are China, Hong Kong, and Singapore. read more

Eating sea cucumber may help prevent the growth and spread of cancer cells. This is because sea cucumbers contain high amounts of compounds known as triterpene glycosides, which have antitumor activity. read more