What is incompatible with donkey meat?
Jan 13, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, donkey meat is incompatible with white spirits (Chinese白酒), enoki mushrooms, pork, snails, soybeans, etc. It is not advisable to consume white spirits while eating donkey meat. The alcohol in white spirits can accelerate the breakdown of proteins in donkey meat, increasing the burden on the liver and potentially irritating the gastric mucosa, causing gastrointestinal discomfort or even exacerbating liver damage. However, this does not mean they absolutely cannot be consumed together.
In general, donkey meat may be incompatible with certain foods such as white liquor (baijiu), golden mushrooms, pork, field snails, and soybeans. A detailed analysis is as follows:
1. White Liquor (Baijiu)
Consuming donkey meat together with white liquor is not advisable. The alcohol in white liquor can accelerate the breakdown of proteins in donkey meat, increasing the burden on the liver. It may also irritate the gastric mucosa, causing stomach discomfort and potentially worsening liver damage.
2. Golden Mushrooms
Eating donkey meat together with golden mushrooms may affect digestion and absorption. Golden mushrooms are rich in dietary fiber, which may combine with the protein in donkey meat to form a compound that is difficult to digest, leading to gastrointestinal discomfort such as abdominal pain and diarrhea.
3. Pork
Consuming donkey meat together with pork may cause gastrointestinal discomfort. Both are high-protein foods, and eating them together increases the digestive burden on the gastrointestinal tract. Individuals with weaker digestion may experience symptoms such as indigestion and abdominal distension.
4. Field Snails
Combining donkey meat with field snails may lead to food poisoning. Field snails are cold in nature, while donkey meat is warm in nature, making them incompatible. Additionally, components in field snails may interact with the protein in donkey meat to form substances that are difficult to digest.
5. Soybeans
Consuming donkey meat with soybeans may result in indigestion and gastrointestinal discomfort. Soybeans contain significant amounts of fiber and plant protein, while donkey meat is rich in animal protein. Combining these two may increase the digestive burden on the gastrointestinal tract.
Although the above foods may be incompatible with donkey meat, this does not mean they absolutely cannot be consumed together. In daily diets, individuals can combine these foods in moderation according to their own physical condition and health status, while paying attention to any bodily reactions.
