Can sticky rice wine be soaked with wasps?
Mar 26, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
Glutinous rice wine mainly consists of glutinous rice and alcohol, while wasps contain certain bioactive substances. From a chemical perspective, there is no obvious conflict between the two components, so they can be combined in the preparation of an alcoholic extract. Traditionally, wasps have been used together with glutinous rice wine or other types of alcohol to make medicinal wines, which may have certain effects such as relieving rheumatism and promoting blood circulation to remove blood stasis.
Glutinous rice wine can generally be steeped together with wasps, but it is important to consume it in moderation.
The main components of glutinous rice wine are glutinous rice and alcohol, while wasps contain certain bioactive substances. From a chemical composition perspective, there is no obvious conflict between the two, so they can be steeped together. There is a traditional practice of using glutinous rice wine or other types of alcohol to make wasp-infused liquor, which may have certain effects such as relieving rheumatism and promoting blood circulation to remove blood stasis. Before steeping, the wasps should be properly processed, such as washing and drying, to remove surface impurities and toxins.
It should be noted that not all wasps are suitable for steeping. Poisonous wasps may release toxins into the wine, which could cause poisoning reactions after consumption, including symptoms such as allergies and difficulty breathing. Making wasp-infused wine requires a certain amount of time to ensure that the effective ingredients in the wasps are fully dissolved into the wine. Although wasp-infused wine has certain health benefits, it is not suitable for everyone to consume.
In daily life, it is recommended to consume glutinous rice wine in moderation to avoid health risks associated with excessive drinking.
