Flour, sourdough, olive oil and a pinch of salt. The formula for this ancestral bread is that simple.. And that complex too, because sourdough is an ancient ingredient that consists of a mixture of wild yeast and lactic acid.
Its craftsmanship requires patience and time. As the days go by, water and flour are regularly added to this mixture, which continues to ferment. This sourdough will then be added to the dough for the bread itself, which will be left to rise for several hours. The result? A box bread with a delicious aroma, with a soft crumb and a spongy crust.
The secret of this alchemy is gluten, a protein found in the seeds of wheat, barley and rye. What is surprising, moreover, is that to make this yeast you only have to mix flour, sourdough, olive oil and a pinch of salt. This is precisely the recipe for new Natural Bimbo Bread, which also does not contain milk or lactose, which is good news for those who suffer from allergies or intolerances to these ingredients.
I know It is about a bread with a key ingredient, the sourdough, whose benefits have not yet been fully discovered, since the use of this powerful material not only results in a bread with a better flavor, aroma and texture, but also in positive effects for the organism. In fact, scientists claim that the natural fermentation of sourdough bread helps break down the gluten particles that harm people with celiac disease. Thus, according some studiesbread Prepared this way it is much easier to digest. How is this possible? Let’s see.
nutritional advantages
To begin with, bread contains minerals such as magnesium and zinc, the absorption of which is inhibited by the action of phytates. These are considered antinutrients because they reduce the body’s ability to assimilate minerals. However, as the lactic acid bacteria in the sourdough help to lower the pH of the bread, the phytates are degraded by up to 50%, which improves the absorption of minerals.
healthy digestion
Bread made with sourdough is more nutritious than that made with conventional yeast, and much more digestible. The latter could be due to the probiotics of wild yeast that, like the olive oilalso present in bread, contribute to intestinal transit.
against diabetes
Another benefit of sourdough is that this ancient fermentation method modifies the structure of carbohydrate molecules, reducing the glycemic index and the speed with which sugar enters the bloodstream. In short, foods that, like sourdough bread, have low glycemic indices, increase less sugar levels. Also, the lactic acid bacteria present in this leavening agent could help prevent glycemic spikes.
cognitive benefits
Another virtue of this fermentation process is that the lactic acid that intervenes there prevents the excitotoxicity -neuronal damage-, which has been linked to the development of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s. On the other hand, lactic acid also increases the levels of the hormone orexin in the brain, which regulates the state of wakefulness and appetite. Finally, the olive oil It has benefits regarding cognitive functions such as reasoning, language, memory and attention.
a noble bread
There is a whole range of benefits that have an impact on your well-being every time you consume a product with these characteristics. The new Natural Bimbo Bread It is made with a traditional fermentation method that allows us to go back to the roots and rediscover what is important: simple and natural ingredients, without artificial additives or preservatives. The bread as it should be. And it’s time to celebrate.
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