There is a viewpoint in the field of nutrition that the nutritional value of vegetarian food is related to the depth of its color. Dark-colored foods such as black and purple have relatively higher nutritional value. So, after removing the black skin of black beans, do they still have nutrition?
Do black beans still contain nutrition after removing the skin?
The black skin of black beans is rich in anthocyanins and B vitamins. Anthocyanins are a type of nutrient with antioxidant effects, and B vitamins help prevent skin diseases such as dermatitis. After removing the skin of black beans, there is a significant loss of these two nutrients, but black beans still contain other nutrients.
Other nutrients in black beans
Black beans are a typical high-protein, low-fat food, containing 18 amino acids, especially the 8 essential amino acids for the human body. They also contain 19 types of oleic acid, with an unsaturated fatty acid content of 80%, which is highly absorbable.
2. Black beans are rich in vitamin E, isoflavones, and other components.
3. Black beans have high levels of trace elements such as zinc, copper, magnesium, molybdenum, selenium, and fluoride, which are very important for delaying aging and reducing blood viscosity.
What color are black beans after removing the skin?
Different types of black beans have different colors after removing the skin. Generally, after removing the skin, black beans can be green, yellow, or white. Green kernel black beans contain more isoflavone components and are more helpful in promoting ovulation. They are often used in various processed products such as black bean powder, black bean tea, and medicinal wine. Yellow kernel black beans have a better taste and are suitable for processing foods such as honey black beans and fermented black beans. White kernel black beans, in fact, belong to another variety called black adzuki beans or black mung beans, and are not what people usually refer to as black beans.
Cooking tips for black beans
Black beans have a wide range of uses in cooking. They can be boiled and eaten as a staple food or ground into bean flour for consumption. Bean flour can be used alone or mixed with other flours. In daily life, they are mostly used in mixed dishes and various pastries. Black beans can be used in various cooking methods, suitable for different tastes, and can also be made into various snacks such as roasted snacks and pastries. At the same time, black beans are also excellent raw materials for oil extraction, making sauces, fermented soybeans, and tofu.
Taboos in consuming black beans
1. Not suitable for excessive consumption by children. 2. After black beans are fried, they have a strong heatiness and should not be consumed excessively. 3. Black beans are not suitable for raw consumption, especially for people with poor gastrointestinal health, as it may cause bloating.
