What are white kidney beans and “carb blockers”?

The white kidney bean is a white legume that is the seed of the plant kidney bean and has a variable appearance, ranging from kidney-shaped to oval and spherical. White kidney beans can be cooked porridge can also be made into cakes for human consumption, can supplement a variety of nutrients for the human body, in addition to white kidney beans also has excellent health benefits. So, what is the principle of “white kidney bean weight loss wind” that has become popular in recent years?
Weight loss mechanism
The reason why it is said that white kidney beans can lose weight is mainly because the α-amylase inhibitor contained in the white kidney bean extract belongs to a kind of glycoside hydrolase inhibitor, which is called “starch blocker” in foreign countries. α-amylase inhibitor combines with the corresponding part of the α-amylase molecule and causes a change in the conformation of the α-amylase molecule, so that its catalytic function is changed. The α-amylase inhibitor binds to the corresponding part of the α-amylase molecule and causes a conformational change in the α-amylase molecule, which reduces or loses its catalytic activity, and is unable to decompose starch into dextrin and glucose, thus preventing starch from being hydrolyzed into glucose and absorbed by the body.
White kidney bean ≠ white kidney bean extract
Eating white kidney beans directly can play the role of “carbohydrate barrier”? Don’t think that eating white kidney beans directly will help you lose weight. α-Amylase inhibitors are special glycoproteins that are inactivated by heat during daily cooking.
Only white kidney bean extract obtained through physical, natural extraction contains uninactivated alpha-amylase inhibitors that exert true carb-blocking effects.
Limitations of white kidney bean extract
White Kidney Bean Extract works only on starchy carbohydrates, and obesity is caused by consuming too much fat, sugar, protein, etc. If the intake of food in the original carbohydrate is not much, then the white kidney bean extract “inhibit starch digestion” is of little significance. Moreover, glucose is a necessary substance for the metabolism of living organisms, and all metabolic activities of the human body are inseparable from it, and excessive inhibition of glucose production will also have a negative impact on human health!
Application of white kidney bean extract
Selected white kidney bean raw materials, through the excellent patented process of production of white kidney bean extract in blocking starch at the same time, will not affect or destroy the flavor and texture of the food itself. Therefore, it is also easy to be applied in a variety of food products such as baked goods, frozen foods, snacks and candies, functional seasonings and so on. The use of white kidney bean extract is not limited by the dosage form of the product, whether it is tablets, capsules, or solid beverages, functional foods can be added.
Tablets/capsules: As the most common dosage forms of health food, tablets and capsules have many advantages, such as accurate dosing and cultivating a long-term habit of taking them. The starch-blocking effect of white kidney bean extract helps in the development of formulations.
Functional Confectionery: With the diversification, health, high-end and functionalization of the global confectionery market in recent years. In foreign countries, through the addition of functional ingredients, so that consumers in addition to indulgence, and at the same time to meet the health claims. White kidney bean extract has also been applied to enhance the fun of eating while assisting in controlling the intake of carbohydrates.
Solid beverages: Compared to liquid beverages, solid beverages are popular because of their more nutritious and functional ingredients and compact packaging. White kidney bean extract has been added to a number of coffee solid beverages available in Southeast Asia. Although coffee itself is not rich in carbohydrates, the intake of the required starch blockers through the consumption of coffee can well control the digestion and absorption of starchy staples in the main meal.
Flavored soup packets/sauces: From tomato sauce and pizza sauce to fancy sauces and flavored soup packets, seasonings are not only indispensable, but also increasingly sought after for their nutrition and taste. In foreign food markets, it has become a trend to add white kidney bean extract to spaghetti sauce and instant soup packets. Eaten in conjunction with a meal, it reduces the amount of starch absorbed at each meal.
Bakery products: At the Center for Human Nutrition at the University of California, Los Angeles, researchers have conducted studies on the quality of breads, cheeses, coffee cakes and muffins containing white kidney bean extract. Sequential one-design sensory evaluation tests were conducted accordingly by the independent research firm Tragon. The results showed that the addition of white kidney bean extract to baked goods did not affect product quality or consumer acceptance. Moreover, due to its starch-blocking effect, it offers more personalized and healthier options for traditional bakery products.