Dried and Fresh Sea Cucumber
Grade A Quality Sea Cucumber
size : large size :
a.- length : 8 – 9 cm maximum per piece
b.- width : 2 – 3 cm maximum per piece
c.- pieces : 60 – 85 pieces per kilo
medium size :
a.- length : 4 – 5 cm maximum per piece
b.- width : 1.5 – 2.5 cm maximum per piece
c.- pieces : 86 – 110 pieces per kilo
small size :
a.- length : 3 – 4 cm maximum per piece
b.- width : 1 – 2 cm maximum per piece
c.- pieces : 111 – 130 pieces per kilo
percentage : a.- large size : 40 %
b.- medium size : 50 %
c.- small size : 10 %
Description
Sea cucumbers are marine animals that belong to the phylum Echinodermata.
– They are found in oceans worldwide, from shallow tide pools to deep-sea environments.
– There are over 1,000 species of sea cucumbers, ranging in size, shape, and color.
– Sea cucumbers are known for their unique body shape, with a rounded body and long, flexible tentacles.
– They are detritivores, feeding on organic matter and helping to clean the ocean floor.
– Sea cucumbers have been used in traditional medicine for centuries, particularly in Asia.
– They are also used as a food source in many cultures.
Some popular species of sea cucumbers include:
– Holothuria scabra (sandfish)
– Holothuria fuscogilva (brown sea cucumber)
– Apostichopus japonicus (Japanese sea cucumber)
– Parastichopus californicus (California sea cucumber)
Sea cucumbers are also used in various products, such as:
– Dried sea cucumber
– Sea cucumber powder
– Sea cucumber oil
– Sea cucumber capsules
– Sea cucumber food supplements