Benefits of Bengkoang which is Rich in Fiber

In Indonesia, bengkoang is usually consumed directly without cooking for salad, salad, or even as a side dish. But apparently, there are many other benefits of yam. Bengkoang (Pachyrhizus spp), also called Mexican horseradish, belongs to the group of sweet potatoes, closely related to soybeans and beans, which are cultivated for tubers and large roots. Fruit or root also called jicama is widely planted in Asia, Central America, the Caribbean, and parts of South America. Bengkoang root weight can reach 20 kilograms with a length of 2-6 meters. The leaves are lush and dark green. Fruit or peas measuring 13-19 cm. Bengkoang plants are more able to grow in moist soil and cannot grow well in the shade. Bengkoang roots are generally harvested before maturity, after planting approximately 6 months. This tuber feels crispy and sweet like an apple. But unlike apples, white yam root does not change color after being cut. The crunchiness lasts even after cooking.

Benefits of Bengkoang that You Need to Know

Little research has been made about the benefits of yam. Below are a few of them.
  • The benefits of yam as a nutritional intake is rich in vitamin C and low in calories. In every 100 grams of yam contained only 38 kk In addition in every 100 grams, yam contains 0.7 grams of protein, 1.8 grams of sugar, 4.9 grams of fiber, 8.8 grams of carbohydrates, 12 mg of calcium, 0.6 mg iron, 150 mg of potassium, 12 mg of magnesium, 18 mg of phosphorus, 4 mg of sodium, 21 IU of vitamin A, 12 mcg of folate.
  • When ripe, yam beans can contain rotenone and are poisonous, and can be used as a pesticide.
  • Raw yam which is rich in fiber can be a prebiotic or food that helps the proliferation of probiotics and good bacteria in the gut.
  • Yam protein content in dry conditions, which is 4-7%, is slightly higher than other tubers such as cassava.
  • Bengkoang flour can also be used as a substitute for cassava flour.
  • The seeds and leaves contain toxic substances. After cooking until the poison disappears, yam peas can be used as a vegetable.
  • Bengkoang is believed to be a source of new starches such as cassava.
  • Starch extract from yam root can be used in pudding.

Bengkoang and Diabetes

The benefits of yam can be especially felt by diabetic patients. Bengkoang extract is thought to be the right ingredient to deal with diabetes naturally. Animal studies have found that these tubers are rich in fructooligosaccharides, including water-soluble fibers called inulin. This inulin content has properties similar to insulin. Nevertheless, the benefits of yam to treat diabetes in general still needs further investigation.

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