Steamed buns, buns and bread are common and beloved breakfast choices in our daily lives, and they are all pasta dishes made from flour, and these delicacies are inseparable from a miracle ingredient called "yeast".
So, what role does yeast play in these foods?First of all, yeast contains yeast, which is a magical presence that is both a natural starter and a leavening agent.
When yeast is added to the dough for fermentation, the yeast produces carbon dioxide under the action of water and sugar, which causes the dough to expand rapidly. At the same time, yeast also produces an enzyme that improves the toughness of the dough and makes it more chewy, thus enhancing the taste of the food.
February** Dynamic Incentive Program Those fluffy and delicious steamed buns, buns and bread all contain the magic of yeast. However, on the Internet, yeast is considered by some people to be harmful to health, but is this true?
In today's fast-paced world, many young people are in a hurry in the morning and have little time to cook for themselves. They usually choose to eat bread or buy steamed buns for breakfast on their way to work. These foods play an integral role in our breakfasts, but can long-term consumption really take a toll on our health?
Yeast is no stranger to those who have been cooking for a long time and like to taste pasta. Adding yeast to the flour not only makes the dough rise quickly, but also makes the food fluffy and sweet. A 15-gram packet of yeast powder, which is commonly found in supermarkets, is enough to ferment 3 catties of flour, and this affordable and convenient yeast powder is deeply loved by people.
After all, "there are many people who are popular", and some claims about yeast have popped up on the Internet. I saw a saying on the Internet that eating yeast-containing foods regularly is not only bad for the stomach, but can also lead to stomach problems.
The main basis for this claim is the belief that yeast releases a lot of carbon dioxide during fermentation, and that this gas irritates the stomach when it enters the body. Carbon dioxide is a gas that causes the stomach to swell and accumulate too much gas in the body, causing symptoms such as stomach pain and bloating.
In addition, carbon dioxide can also stimulate gastric acid secretion, excess gastric acid irritates the gastric mucosa, aggravates gastric ulcers, gastroenteritis and other gastric diseases, and may even lead to gastric perforation in severe cases. Therefore, many people are worried that regular consumption of yeast-containing foods will harm the health of the stomach, so can't we even eat delicious buns, steamed buns and bread often in the future?
However, from a scientific point of view, the carbon dioxide produced by yeast fermentation has very little effect on the human body after the finished product is made. This is because after the dough is fermented, it needs to be kneaded and shaped to make steamed buns, bread and other shapes, and most of the carbon dioxide has been emitted in the process. When steaming steamed buns, steamed buns, toasting bread or fried fritters, most of the yeast has already died when the temperature exceeds 60 degrees, so there is no need to produce carbon dioxide, let alone worry about being inhaled.
Therefore, the finished steamed buns, buns or bread usually contain a small amount of carbon dioxide, and even if the amount is small, it is unlikely to have much effect on the stomach.
Now that we've talked about the effects of yeast on stomach health, let's talk about another myth. There is a claim circulating online that long-term consumption of yeast-containing foods may cause "cancer". What's more, many people list yeast as one of the blacklists of carcinogenic risks. However, in our daily life, no one has been found to get cancer because of eating yeast, so there is no scientific basis for the claim that yeast causes cancer.
As mentioned earlier, the yeast in yeast usually does not survive high temperatures and therefore does not produce any carcinogens. On the contrary, eating yeast in moderation has many benefits for the body. First, let's understand what ingredients are included in yeast: proteins, yeasts, carbohydrates, B vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, probiotics, antioxidants, etc. These are all nutrients that are beneficial to the body, so yeast is considered a highly nutritious thing.
1.Digestion and gastrointestinal burden: As mentioned earlier, yeast contains an enzyme that can help break down fats and proteins in our daily food when it enters the body. At the same time, it can improve metabolism and promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, thereby playing a role in aiding digestion. Especially for those with indigestion, moderate intake of yeast food can also relieve constipation and reduce the burden on the stomach.
2.Improves intestinal flora.
Yeast is a probiotic that helps regulate the intestinal flora, which is likely to be a sign of an imbalance in the gut flora when symptoms such as indigestion, food accumulation, or constipation occur. In this case, it is a good choice to consume some yeast foods in moderation.
Yeast can adsorb on pathogens, inhibit their growth and reproduction, effectively improve intestinal flora, and maintain intestinal health. At the same time, yeast also has a significant effect on relieving abdominal discomfort such as constipation and diarrhea.
Secondly, yeast contains a polysaccharide substance called yeast-glucan, which has been shown to have powerful antioxidant effects. This substance is widely found in beauty and skin care products, and contains glutathione peroxidase, which can reduce the damage of free radicals to cells, effectively delay **aging, and exert anti-aging effects.
In addition, moderate consumption of yeast can improve immunity, and the protein, vitamin B group, minerals and antioxidants contained in it can supplement the nutrients needed by the human body, which is significantly helpful for improving the immune system and boosting immunity. Studies have also shown that yeast-dextran enhances the bactericidal ability of immune cells.
Overall, eating yeast has a variety of benefits for the human body, and the myth that yeast hurts the stomach and causes cancer no longer exists. Finally, we would like to remind everyone that although the consumption of yeast is beneficial to the body, there are still two things to be aware of:
1.Choose the right product.
If you want to make a fluffy and sweet steamed bun, you have to be careful when choosing yeast. There are two types of yeast on the market: high sugar and low sugar. If you make it at home, you have to choose a low-sugar one, which is suitable for making steamed buns and buns. High-sugar yeast is generally used for desserts, pastries or sweet breads. When buying bread, pay attention to the sugar content.
In addition, the amount of dough is controlled with yeast. The proportion has to be well distributed, and if there is less, it will not work, and if there is more, it will not work. Generally speaking, only 1 gram of yeast needs to be put in 100 grams of flour.
In short, those who say that yeast hurts the stomach and causes cancer are not entirely true. It's still okay to eat some yeast in moderation.