White kidney bean is a white legume ingredient, which is the seed of the plant kidney bean. It has a variety of appearances, including kidney shaped, oval shaped, and spherical. White kidney beans can be used to cook Congee or make cakes for human consumption, which can supplement various nutrients for human body. In addition, white kidney beans also have excellent health care effects. So, what is the principle behind the popular "white kidney bean weight loss trend" in recent years?
1. Weight loss mechanism
The reason why white kidney beans can lose weight is mainly because the extract of white kidney beans contains α- Amylase inhibitor, belonging to a type of glycoside hydrolase inhibitor, is called "starch blocker" abroad. α- Amylase inhibitors and α- The corresponding site on the amylase molecule binds and causes α A conformational change in the molecular structure of amylase results in a decrease or loss of its catalytic activity, making it unable to decompose starch into dextrin and glucose, thus avoiding the situation where starch is hydrolyzed into glucose and absorbed by the human body.
2. White kidney beans ≠ White kidney bean extract
Can consuming white kidney beans directly serve as a "carbon water barrier"? Don't think that eating white kidney beans directly can have a weight loss effect, α- Amylase inhibitors are a special type of glycoprotein that denatures and inactivates during daily cooking due to heat.
Only white kidney bean extracts obtained through physical and natural extraction methods contain non deactivated α- Amylase inhibitors exert a true carbon water blocking effect.
3. Limitations of white kidney bean extract
The target of action of white kidney bean extract is only starchy carbohydrates, while the reason for obesity is excessive intake of fat, sugar, protein, etc. If the intake of carbohydrates in food is already low, then the significance of white kidney bean extract in inhibiting starch digestion is not significant. Moreover, glucose is a necessary substance for metabolism in living organisms, and all metabolic activities in the human body cannot be separated from it. Overly inhibiting glucose production can also have adverse effects on human health
4. Application of White Kidney Bean Extract
Selected white kidney bean raw materials and white kidney bean extract produced through excellent patented technology not only block starch, but also do not affect or damage the taste and texture of the food itself. So, it is also easy to apply in various foods such as baked goods, frozen foods, snacks and candies, functional seasonings, etc. The use of white kidney bean extract is not limited by the dosage form of the product, and can be added to tablets, capsules, solid beverages, and functional foods.
Tablets/Capsules: As the most commonly used health food formulations, tablets and capsules have multiple advantages such as accurate quantification and cultivating long-term consumption habits. The starch blocking effect of white kidney bean extract is helpful for the development of formulas.
Functional Candy: With the diversification, health, high-end, and functionalization of the global candy market in recent years. In foreign countries, by adding functional ingredients, consumers can not only enjoy themselves to the fullest, but also meet their health demands. White kidney bean extract has also been applied to enhance the taste of consumption while assisting in controlling carbohydrate intake.
Solid drinks: Compared to liquid drinks, solid drinks are widely popular due to their more nutritious and functional ingredients, as well as their compact packaging. White kidney bean extract has been added to multiple coffee solid drinks in the Southeast Asian market. Although coffee itself is not rich in carbohydrates, consuming the necessary starch blockers through coffee can effectively control the digestion and absorption of starchy staple foods in the main meal.
Seasoning Soup Buns/Sauce: From tomato sauce and pizza sauce, to seasoning sauce and seasoning soup buns, seasoning is not only indispensable, but also increasingly pursues nutrition and deliciousness. Adding white kidney bean extract to pasta sauce and instant soup dumplings has become a trend in foreign food markets. Consume with regular meals to reduce starch absorption in each meal.
Baking Products: At the Human Nutrition Center at the University of California, Los Angeles, researchers conducted quality studies on bread, cheese, coffee cake, and muffins containing white kidney bean extract. The independent research company Tragon conducted a sequential univariate design sensory evaluation test accordingly. The results showed that adding white kidney bean extract to baked goods did not affect product quality and consumer acceptance. Moreover, due to its starch blocking effect, it can provide more personalized and healthy choices for traditional baking products.
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2023-11-15
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