What should not be eaten with persimmons?

Generally speaking, persimmons should not be consumed together with alcohol, black dates, sweet potatoes, eggs, or crabs. The analysis is as follows:

1. Alcohol

Alcohol stimulates gastrointestinal motility, accelerating gastric emptying and shortening the time persimmons remain in the stomach. This insufficient contact time between tannic acid and gastric acid makes it easier to form solid masses. Moreover, alcohol can damage the gastric mucosa, potentially causing stomach pain, ulcers, and other issues.

2. Black Dates

Like persimmons, black dates are rich in tannic acid. Consuming large amounts of both together may lead to excessive intake of tannic acid, which can form hard masses in the stomach, affect normal gastrointestinal motility, and cause symptoms such as nausea and vomiting.

3. Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes contain significant amounts of starch, which can produce excessive gastric acid after consumption. In such an acidic environment, the tannic acid and pectin in persimmons are prone to forming hard masses, potentially causing gastrointestinal obstruction and affecting normal digestion and absorption.

4. Eggs

The protein in eggs can combine with tannic acid in persimmons, easily forming coagulated masses that hinder digestion and absorption, and may cause symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, and diarrhea.

5. Crabs

Persimmons contain large amounts of tannic acid, while crabs are rich in protein. When tannic acid meets protein in the presence of gastric acid, they can coagulate into indigestible hard masses, which may accumulate in the stomach and lead to gastrointestinal bezoars.

When consuming persimmons or any other food, one should pay attention to individual constitution and health status, and ensure reasonable dietary combinations.