Almost all over the world already know Yam bean (Pachyrhizus erosus). Yam bean (Pachyrhizus erosus) is a plant that is utilized as a root tuber vegetable or fruit, which are popular and growing in many countries of Central America, South Asia, the Caribbean, South America.
Tubers of Yam bean (Pachyrhizus erosus) are crisp and refreshing, because it is rich in moisture content. These plants form a tuber root (cormus) round or rounded with the weight can reach 5 kg. Tuber skin Yam bean (Pachyrhizus erosus), a thin, pale yellow and the inside is white with fresh fluids somewhat sweet.
Although edible, won't be matter part Yam bean (Pachyrhizus erosus) another highly toxic because it contains rotenone. Mainly found on the tops of leaves, stems and seeds, but the lower content of rotenone is at the root.
Yam bean peeled before consumption is safe from this organic poison to humans. This poison often used to kill insects or fish, mainly taken from the seeds of the seeds. Although toxic, Yam bean seed can also be used as medicinal ingredients. The seeds are crushed and mixed with sulfur used to cure a type of Mange.
Nutritional
value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy 159 Kj (38
kcal)
Carboh
ydrates 8.82 g
Sugars 1.8 g
Dietary
fiber 4.9 g
Fat 0.09 g
Protein 0.72 g
Vitamins
Thiamine (B1) 0.02 mg (2%)
Riboflavin (B2) 0.029 mg (2%)
Niacin (B3) 0.2 mg (1%)
Pantothenic
acid (B5) 0.135 mg (3%)
Vitamin B6 0.042 mg (3%)
Folate B9 12 μg (3%)
Choline 13.6 mg (3%)
Vitamin C 20.2 mg (24%)
Minerals
Calsium 12 mg (1%)
Iron 0.6 mg (5%)
Magnesium 12 mg (3%)
Manganese 0.06 mg (3%)
Phosphorus 18
mg (3%)
Potassium 150 mg (3%)
Sodium 4 mg (0%)
Benefits of Yam bean (Pachyrhizus erosus):
1. Treat kidney stones and gall
Potassium and phosphorus contained in the Yam bean (Pachyrhizus erosus) is a very good substance for the body especially for kidneys and bile.
2. Lower the blood cholesterol Level
The chemical substances contained in the Yam bean (Pachyrhizus erosus) has benefits that are very well able to control blood cholesterol levels. That is exactly what substances cause the Yam bean (Pachyrhizus erosus) capable of controlling blood cholesterol levels.
3. Facilitate digestion
Yam bean (Pachyrhizus erosus) is one of the best sources of fiber vegetable bulbs, as well as the best source of oligofructose Inulins, namely dietary fiber is dissolved. Tubers of Yam bean (Pachyrhizus erosus) provides 4.9 mg, or 13% fiber. Inulins is a zero CARB calories, taste is sweet and not metabolized in the human body.
4. Treat thrush
Vitamin C in Yam bean (Pachyrhizus erosus) can help the healing process thrush. Benefits of vitamin C in the Yam bean (Pachyrhizus erosus) serves as the Antioxidant could certainly assist you in your healing process. The cause of the occurrence of aphthous ulcers occurs due to lack of vitamin c.
5. Maintain immune system
In the Yam bean (Pachyrhizus erosus) there are some phytonutrients found in Yam bean (Pachyrhizus erosus) can improve and maintain the immune system, so that spared from the attacks of various infections and diseases caused by viruses, bacteria and other harmful microorganisms.
6. Make healthy skin
Vitamin B1, vitamin C, and various essential minerals in the Yam bean (Pachyrhizus erosus) can make your skin more healthy and fresh. Consumption of Yam bean (Pachyrhizus erosus) no fresh milk or sweeteners are added on a regular basis to get the fresh natural radiant skin.
How to select and storage
Select the Yam bean (Pachyrhizus erosus) and a good, firm, round, medium-sized. Avoid bulbs Yam bean (Pachyrhizus erosus) that wrinkles, or with cuts on the surface of skin, cracked or bruised. Yam bean (Pachyrhizus erosus) with excellent storage, and keep well stored in a cool, dry, dark place for about 3-4 weeks. The cold temperatures below 10 ° C will make changes in color and texture.
In addition, a long storage will convert starch Yam bean (Pachyrhizus erosus) into sugars, so will change it into a food that is not suitable for a diet low in sugar. If the Yam bean (Pachyrhizus erosus) had been cut or peeled, then it should be stored in the refrigerator.