Got this at room temperature in the Asian market and it sat in the car for a few minutes. Wondering if the moisture in the bag means it was sealed improperly (mold/disease?) or if this is normal with some temperature change?
Is this safe to eat with the moisture inside?
by kdub4448
4 Comments
If it was sold at room temperature, there’s nothing to worry about. The dews in the bag are just indicating that your car had lower temperature than the store, so that the excess moisture would get condensed on the surface.
It’s completely normal.
Those tteokbokki have been dried ( and will need to be rehydrated in a bowl or warm water for 20 to 30 minutes) plus treated with an alcohol solution to keep molds and bacteria away
They may have a bit of an odor when released from the bag, but the warm water bath will wash it all off
It looks like the moisture is due to a temperature change. Most products bought from supermarkets are packaged in a sterile condition, so as long as there are no signs of the bag being torn or opened, it should be safe to eat. It also looks fine from the picture. Just rinse it in water before using it for cooking.
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