Can soybeans and black fungus be eaten together?
Jun 12, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yu Yongchao
Introduction
Yellow soybeans are rich in high-quality protein, vitamins, and minerals, while black fungus (wood ear) contains abundant dietary fiber, iron, and trace elements. When consumed together, these two foods complement each other nutritionally, providing comprehensive nutrients that help enhance immune function and promote digestive system health. For most people, moderate consumption of yellow soybeans and black fungus is safe and beneficial.
Under normal circumstances, soybeans and wood ear mushrooms can be consumed together. Details are as follows:
Soybeans are rich in various nutrients, including protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. They have functions such as strengthening the spleen and removing dampness, moistening dryness and reducing edema, and detoxification. Wood ear mushrooms contain abundant nutrients, including protein, fat, carbohydrates, cellulose, gelatin, minerals, vitamins, niacin, and others, and have benefits such as replenishing qi and nourishing blood. There is no obvious food incompatibility between the two, and consuming them together can provide more comprehensive nutrition without producing harmful substances, thus benefiting health.
However, for certain specific populations, such as those with weak digestive function, consuming large amounts of soybeans and wood ear mushrooms together may cause discomfort, such as bloating, diarrhea, and other symptoms. In addition, soybeans contain a certain amount of purine, and gout patients may experience worsened symptoms if they consume large quantities. Some individuals may be allergic to either wood ear mushrooms or soybeans, and in such cases, it is not recommended to consume them together.
In daily diets, maintaining dietary diversity and moderation, and appropriately combining ingredients according to individual constitution and health needs, is key to ensuring healthy eating habits.
