What Fruits Should Not Be Eaten with Crawfish?

May 24, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yu Yongchao
Introduction
Persimmons contain various unique components. When consumed together with crayfish, they may react in the stomach and generate substances that are difficult to digest, potentially causing nausea, abdominal pain, or even the formation of gastric stones. It is recommended to wait at least 2 hours after eating crayfish before consuming persimmons. Similarly, when grapes are eaten with crayfish, their components can interact and produce substances that are hard to digest, increasing the burden on the gastrointestinal tract and potentially causing indigestion.

  When consuming crayfish, one should generally avoid eating fruits such as persimmons, grapes, hawthorns, pomegranates, and lemons simultaneously.

  1. Persimmons: Persimmons contain various unique components that may react with crayfish in the stomach, forming indigestible substances. This may cause nausea, abdominal pain, and even lead to the formation of gastric stones. It is recommended to wait at least two hours after eating crayfish before consuming persimmons.

  2. Grapes: Eating grapes together with crayfish may produce substances that are difficult to digest, increasing the burden on the gastrointestinal tract and potentially causing indigestion, abdominal distension, or diarrhea. It is advisable to avoid eating grapes immediately after consuming crayfish.

  3. Hawthorn: Hawthorn is highly acidic; when consumed with crayfish, it may cause protein coagulation, which not only affects nutrient absorption but could also irritate the stomach and intestines, leading to discomfort. It is not recommended to consume hawthorn or its products shortly after eating crayfish.

  4. Pomegranate: Consuming pomegranate together with crayfish may result in the formation of precipitates, affecting digestion and causing gastrointestinal discomfort. To prevent gastrointestinal problems, avoid eating pomegranate immediately after consuming crayfish.

  5. Lemon: The acidic substances in lemons may alter the properties of proteins in crayfish, affecting digestion and absorption. It may also make the shrimp meat tougher and reduce its palatability. It is best not to eat lemon immediately after consuming crayfish.

  It is recommended to wait a while after eating crayfish before consuming any fruits, allowing the body sufficient time to digest and absorb the nutrients from the crayfish. Also, be mindful of controlling the amount of crayfish and fruit consumed to avoid overburdening the body with excessive intake.

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