Gout patients can eat black fungus in moderation. Gout is a heterogeneous group of diseases caused by purine metabolism disorders and (or) uric acid excretion disorders, which are clinically characterized by elevated serum uric acid, recurrent acute arthritis, gouty stones and joint deformities, uric acid renal calculi, glomerular, tubular, interstitial, and vascular renal lesions. If gout patients eat high purine food, it will make uric acid accumulate too much in the body, and induce or aggravate gout. The black fungus in the soaking water after the purine content will be lower, belongs to the low purine food, usually does not lead to uric acid elevation, so gout patients moderate consumption of black fungus will not induce or aggravate the condition. In addition, black fungus contains carbohydrates, dietary fiber, vitamins, calcium and other nutrients, gout patients can also supplement a variety of nutrients when eating in moderation. It is recommended that gout patients seek medical attention in a timely manner, follow the doctor’s instructions to standardize the diagnosis and treatment, and if necessary, consult a professional doctor for dietary advice.