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| Alternative names | White kimchi |
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| Type | Kimchi |
| Place of origin | Korea |
| Main ingredients | Napa cabbage |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 백김치 |
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| Hanja | 白김치 |
| Revised Romanization | baek-gimchi |
| McCune–Reischauer | paek-kimch'i |
| IPA | [pɛ̝k̚.k͈im.tɕʰi] |
Baek-kimchi[1] (백김치) orwhite kimchi[1] is a variety ofkimchi made without thechili pepper powder commonly used for fermenting kimchi inKorean cuisine.[2]Baek kimchi has a mild and clean flavor, which appeals to children and the elderly, to whom the regular kimchi might be too spicy.[3]Baek kimchi consists of saltednapa cabbage,radish,minari,spring onions,Korean pear,chestnuts,jujube, ginger, garlic, salt, sugar, and a little bit ofchili threads as garnish.[4]
Baek kimchi's mild flavor and crunchy texture makes it a goodappetizer when people order main dishes consisting ofbeef such asgalbi orbulgogi at Korean restaurants. It is also used as a wrap forbaek kimchibossam.[5]
Baek-kimchi contains nutrients such asvitamin C, minerals,lactic acid bacteria, and it is high infiber.Baek-kimchi has shown to also reduce the risk of cancer, obesity, and diabetes. (Kim & Park, 2018) The reason is that fermented foods contain "good" bacteria that can improve the way the body absorbs and reacts to nutrients and food. Specifically, the lactic acid bacteria inbaek-kimchi have been linked to improvements inintestinal diseases and disorders such asirritable bowel syndrome. Due to the high amount of lactic acid bacteria as well as dietary fiber and probiotics, coupled with the lack of spices inbaek-kimchi, it can help greatly reduce the inflammation that causes intestinal distress.[6] Other positive effects thatbaek-kimchi can have on one's gut is reducing the chance ofulcers. Having "good" gut bacteria can also help improve brain function as the nervous system communicates with all parts of the body.
Whilebaek-kimchi is useful for intestinal diseases, it can also help to lowercholesterol and aid inweight loss. In a study, those who have eaten fermentedbaek-kimchi for three months experienced lower cholesterol levels than those who did not. (Park et al., 2016) Additionally, overweight or obese participants in the study who were given fermented kimchi lost body fat over a three-month period.Baek-kimchi also reduced the risk of metabolic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, in these participants as well.Baek-kimchi helped to maintain good fats while aiding in participants' weight loss.
Baek-kimchi contains many vitamins, such as vitamin A, which promotes and helps maintain healthy eyesight.[7] The probiotics and other antioxidants found inbaek-kimchi can also help the body fight offinfections and also boost theimmune system.Baek-kimchi also containsisocyanate andsulfide, which can aid in helping a person's organs detoxify and get rid of heavy metals that could cause cancer. (Kim & Park, 2018) Other health benefits that come with makingbaek-kimchi part of one's diet include healthy hair and skin, which may also improve one's mental well-being.[8]Baek-kimchi has also been linked to an increase in energy for those who have made it a regular part of their diet.
Among its health benefits,baek-kimchi is also low incalories and high in iron andprotein. A single serving ofbaek-kimchi, which is one cup, has about 23 calories, 2 grams of protein, less than 1 gram of fat, 4 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of sugar, 2 grams of fiber, and 747 milligrams of sodium. It also makes up 21% of a person's daily iron intake. (Horton, 2020)
Horton, B. (2020, February 4). The Health Benefits of Kimchi. Retrieved fromhttp://www.eatingwell.com/article/7595527/the-health-benefits-of-kimchi/Kim, H., & Park, K. (2018). Clinical trials of kimchi intakes on the regulation of metabolic parameters and colon health in healthy Korean young adults. Journal of Functional Foods, 47, 325–333. doi:10.1016/j.jff.2018.05.052Park, S., Ji, Y., Park, H., Lee, K., Park, H., Beck, B. R., . . . Holzapfel, W. H. (2016). Evaluation of functional properties of lactobacilli isolated from Korean white kimchi. Food Control, 69, 5–12. doi:10.1016/j.foodcont.2016.04.037
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