Can people with gout eat Ejiao cake?

Gout patients can consume Ejiao cake (a traditional Chinese dessert made from donkey-hide gelatin), but should do so in moderation and with consideration of individual conditions. Ejiao cake is primarily composed of Ejiao (donkey-hide gelatin), red dates, black sesame seeds, and walnut kernels. It has relatively low purine content and generally does not cause a significant increase in blood uric acid levels; therefore, gout patients may consume it in moderation. However, Ejiao cake contains high levels of sugar. If gout patients also have diabetes or elevated blood glucose levels, they should avoid consuming it to prevent further increases in blood sugar. Additionally, as a nourishing supplement, Ejiao cake has a warm nature that may affect the digestive function of the spleen and stomach. Gout patients often have pathological conditions such as phlegm-dampness or damp-heat, and the digestive function of the spleen and stomach plays an important role in their condition. Therefore, gout patients should be cautious and consume Ejiao cake in moderation, avoiding excessive intake that could increase phlegm-dampness or burden the spleen and stomach.