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Kimchi's Function |
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Well-fermented kimchi has numerous anti-biotic functions.
Perhaps the most significant is the presence of lactic acid
bacteria. It is in large part due to the process of fermentation
that this powerful
agent helps build resistance in the body by suppressing
the growth of harmful bacteria.
This bacteria not only gives a sourish flavor to matured kimchi
but also prevents excessive fermentation by restraining growth
of other bacteria in the intestines.
In addition to such benefits, substances in kimchi prevent hyperacidity resulting
from excessive intake of meat and other acidic foods.
Most ingredients of kimchi are rich in water and low in other
nutrients. However, lactic acid in kimchi restrains the growth
of harmful bacteria in the intestines and helps relieve intestinal
disorders.
Furthermore, the lactic acid is also efficacious for preventing adult
diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and even gastrointestinal
cancers.
Juices from the vegetables and salt in kimchi
help the intestines remain clean as well.
Some substances in kimchi help promote the secretion of pepsin
(protein-digestive enzyme) and maintain the presence of a certain level of bacteria. |
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Kimchi's Nutrition
[ Nutrition of major ingredients of kimchi (per 100g)] |
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| Subject |
Cabbage |
Radish |
Leaves
of radish |
Cabbage |
Leek |
| Calorie(kcal) |
16 |
33 |
53 |
29 |
31 |
| Water(%) |
94.7 |
90.3 |
83.7 |
92.4 |
89.8 |
| Protein
(g) |
1.3 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
1.5 |
4.3 |
| Fat(g) |
0.2 |
0.1 |
0.5 |
0.2 |
0.4 |
| Sugar(g) |
2.4 |
6.1 |
10.6 |
4.7 |
3.7 |
| Fiber(g) |
1.7 |
0.9 |
0.9 |
0.7 |
1.2 |
| Minerals(mg) |
0.5 |
0.6 |
1.3 |
0.5 |
0.6 |
| Calcium(mg) |
70 |
62 |
229 |
43 |
34 |
| Phosphorus(mg) |
63 |
29 |
49 |
43 |
27 |
| Iron(mg) |
0.3 |
0.9 |
5.8 |
0.3 |
2.9 |
| Vit.A(R.E) |
225 |
- |
762 |
3 |
638 |
| Vit.B1(mg) |
0.06 |
0.01 |
0.06 |
0.05 |
0.06 |
| Vit.B2(mg) |
0.09 |
0.03 |
0.30 |
0.29 |
0.06 |
| Niacin(mg) |
0.4 |
3.9 |
10.0 |
0.1 |
0 |
| Vit.C(mg) |
28 |
19 |
62 |
44 |
40 |
| Subject |
Cucumber |
Green
onion |
Young
radish |
Lettuce |
Indian
mustard |
| Calorie(kcal) |
13 |
29 |
29 |
48 |
19 |
| Water(%) |
96.6 |
91.2 |
89.4 |
82.7 |
92.5 |
| Protein
(g) |
0.6 |
1.7 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
1.9 |
| Fat(g) |
0.1 |
0.4 |
0.6 |
0.6 |
1.0 |
| Sugar(g) |
1.7 |
4.7 |
4.5 |
8.4 |
2.0 |
| Fiber(g) |
0.6 |
1.4 |
0.9 |
1.7 |
1.2 |
| Minerals(mg) |
0.4 |
0.6 |
2.6 |
3.6 |
1.3 |
| Calcium(mg) |
26 |
110 |
15 |
76 |
110 |
| Phosphorus(mg) |
35 |
32 |
161 |
34 |
55 |
| Iron(mg) |
- |
1.0 |
1.7 |
3.7 |
1.7 |
| Vit.A(R.E) |
18 |
140 |
230 |
1018 |
287 |
| Vit.B1(mg) |
0.01 |
0.06 |
0.06 |
0.35 |
0.09 |
| Vit.B2(mg) |
0.02 |
0.10 |
0.27 |
0.09 |
0.21 |
| Niacin(mg) |
0.4 |
1.5 |
0.5 |
0.1 |
0.9 |
| Vit.C(mg) |
9 |
22 |
46 |
8 |
70 |
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