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Global demand for kimchi is increasing every year. [사진=클립아트코리아]’Living in the faraway land of the United States for over ten years/I miss my homeland every morning and dinner/Even though I brag about how good Bihustek tastes for lunch/It’s not as good as Korean cabbage kimchi radish radish/Korea’s world-famous kimchi radish radish/Kimchi radish radish you’ll never forget whether you sleep or wake up.’
This is part of the lyrics of the song ‘Kimchi Kkakdugi’. This is a song made famous by the Kim Sisters, who were active in Las Vegas, USA in the 1960s. The Kim Sisters are known as the first Korean girl group to enter the United States. Nowadays, more than 60 years have passed since then, and Korean idol groups are gaining great popularity in the United States as well.
Just as Korean groups are creating a sensation around the world, Korean kimchi is also gaining attention as a health food around the world. According to Data Bridge Market Research, a global market research firm, the global kimchi market size in 2021 reached $3.323 billion (approximately 4.456 trillion won).
Data Bridge Market Research analyzed that consumers around the world recognize kimchi as a representative fermented food, a food with a deep taste, and at the same time, a food that helps prevent and treat diseases and promotes a healthy life. Experts say, “The demand for Korean kimchi is increasing every year around the world,” and “Westerners are also becoming accustomed to the taste of kimchi and are positively aware of its health effects.”
100g of kimchi has only 24 calories and contains 1.1g of protein, 0.2g of fat, 3.9g of carbohydrates, 1.8g of fiber, and 1.62g of salt. Nutritional values may vary depending on the ingredients used. How is kimchi analyzed in the West? We looked into the health effects of kimchi analyzed by BBC Goodfood.
Helps gut health
There is growing evidence that fermented foods, such as kimchi, can improve the levels of beneficial bacteria in the gut and, in turn, improve symptoms such as constipation. Incorporating a variety of fermented foods into your diet can promote gut health and, in turn, support your immune system and anti-inflammatory response.
Improves nutritional value
The fermentation process, mainly by lactic acid bacteria (Lactobacillus bacteria), can increase the nutritional value of fermented foods. The bacteria themselves synthesize vitamins and minerals, and the fermentation process deactivates less beneficial compounds, commonly called ‘anti-nutrients’.
Supports Heart Health
Compounds known as ‘biologically active peptides’, such as conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), produced by bacteria that cause fermentation, may have a blood pressure lowering effect. Additionally, the compounds in kimchi help protect blood vessels from the harmful effects of atherosclerosis.
Helps regulate blood sugar
Consuming kimchi appears to have a positive effect on blood sugar management. Exactly how fermented kimchi helps manage blood sugar is not fully understood, and more research is needed to determine the mechanisms involved.
Maintain appropriate weight
Several studies have shown that including kimchi in the diet can have beneficial effects on metabolic parameters including body weight, body mass index (BMI), and waist-to-hip ratio.
suppresses inflammation
The active compounds in kimchi can inhibit inflammation. This can have a variety of benefits, from supporting vascular health to improving memory and cognitive function.
Any precautions?
In general, unless you have a specific allergy to the ingredients in kimchi, kimchi is safe for most people. Additionally, if you are not used to fermented or high-fiber foods, they can cause unpleasant side effects such as gas and bloating.
People with histamine intolerance may best minimize their intake of fermented foods, and those following a low-sodium diet need to keep in mind that kimchi has high sodium levels. Including a variety of fermented foods in your diet appears to offer many health benefits.
Kimchi makes a delicious side dish and is a worthwhile food as long as you are not allergic to any of its ingredients or suffer from histamine intolerance. If you don’t make your own kimchi, check the salt content on food labels, as some products can contain up to 3% salt, and choose unpasteurized products, as pasteurization kills beneficial bacteria.
2023-09-21 23:52:49
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