A Guide to Food Taboos: Spices and Seasonings

Alkaline Taboo: Vitamin B1, B2, Niacin, and Vitamin C are stable in an acidic environment but are easily decomposed in an alkaline one.

Adding salt first is incompatible with vegetables: It causes the cooked vegetables to lose their fresh, tender taste and makes the texture tough.

Adding ginger early is incompatible with fish: Ginger should be added after the fish's protein has coagulated to effectively remove the fishy smell and enhance its flavor.

Vinegar is incompatible with pork bone soup: It affects the body's absorption of nutrients.

Vinegar is incompatible with green vegetables: It significantly reduces their nutritional value.

Vinegar is incompatible with carrots: It will completely destroy the carotene.

Reading Recommendations

Food Compatibility Guide
A Guide to Food Taboos: Sugar and Alcohol
A Guide to Food Taboos: Beverages
A Complete Guide to Food Taboos: Seafood
Food Taboos: Dairy and Dairy Products