Amazake that becomes nostalgic when it gets cold.
Recently, attention has been paid to the health effects of amazake, and the number of people who drink alcohol all year round seems to be increasing.
Although there is a sense of being aged, amazake is also called "drinking drip" and is loved. Certainly, it is rich in nutrients, but what I would like to focus on is the effect of Amazake on boosting immunity.
In this article, we explain what secrets and secrets are in Amazake and what kind of Amazake is effective in fighting the virus.
Currently, various types of amazake are released by various manufacturers, but I would be grateful if you could choose which one to choose to fight the virus and help those who are at a loss .
Amazake, a body that won't lose to the virus
There are various viruses around us, and looking at the gaps, we are aiming at the tiger intently to get into the body.
Influenza, noro, HIV, herpes virus, etc. are familiar, but the most common is respiratory infection.
Antivirals are present but not 100% effective. Therefore, in order to counter the virus that changes type every year, the immune function is routinely strengthenedIt is desirable to keep it.
What we would like to recommend there is amazake that you can easily drink.
Recently, various types of amazake have appeared, so some people may think that it is a new-beverage drink, but the origin of amazake goes far back in time.
Amazake that also appears in Nippon Shoki
The Nihon Shoki, which is considered to be Japan's oldest history book, has a description of "Amatamuzake".
It is said that this is the origin of Amazake, but if this theory is correct,Amazake is a beverage that has been popular with Japanese people before the Nara period.I will say,
At that time, Amazake was made only during the festival,A valuable drink that is distributed to worshipers after offering it to Godwas. Why was amazake treated so valuable?
Amazake that beats the virus with God power
View this post on Instagram
This is because rice, which is the raw material for amazake, was thought to contain seven gods (seven gods of good fortune) or 7 gods (they can be seen when the letters of rice are broken down into eighty-eight). It is an impression that there are 88 people a little, but I can understand that it is said that the Seven Lucky Gods are in rice (bale).
Some of you may have seen the picture of the Seven Lucky Gods on the treasure ship. Shichifukujin had the power of prosperity of descendants, business prosperity, and healthy longevity, and rice was believed to be such a food of God.
Over the years, amazake peddling began in the Muromachi era, and ordinary people could easily enjoy amazake. At that time, amazake was made as a side job when the sake brewers were not available. Therefore, the season for enjoying amazake was limited to "summer".
The Edo Shogunate, who did not know the virus, recognized Amazake as a superfood
Since the beginning of the Edo period, amazake has been sold all year round, and the Edo Shogunate has recognized the health benefits of amazake. In order to avoid price increases for merchants watching popular amazake, the price is set at an upper limit of "usually one sentence (currently about 1 yen), at most four sentences" and the price rises for the health of the common people It was about to prevent.
Since then, the summer amazake habit continued until the early Showa era,Amazake's nutritional tonic effect has supported the summer health of people in a time when there is no refrigerator or air conditioningI understand well ♪
Hot amazake in hot summer! Wisdom to beat the virus produced by the common people
As you knowAmazake is a drink rich in amino acids and vitaminsSo it's perfect for the hot weather. It was a time when sugar was expensive, and the slightly sweet taste was soothing for both mind and body.
Morinaga Seika Co., Ltd. has proved that this sweet sake is not a Shichifukujin effect or a mere assumption.
Amazake avoids "summer bate" and "autumn bate"
Morinaga Seika uses a mouse to study the relationship between summer bate caused by sweltering heat and summer fatigue coming to autumn, and amazake.
First, the mice were divided into two groups, half of which were given amazake and the other half were given water, so that both could feed freely. The set temperature at that time is 2 ° C.
Normally, under high temperature stress of 31 ° C, mice lose their appetite and lose weight and increase their stress marker values.However, those values of Amazake mice are lower than those of drinking mice. confirm.
There were also differences in the behavior of mice released from the 31 ° C environment. Amazake mice had more spontaneous locomotion than water-drinking mice, meaning they were more active.
From these experimental results, the following has been proved.
- Amazake does more than reduce heat stress and loss of appetite
- Prevents a decline in motivation to take action even after the temperature drops
Every year,If you play plenty in the summer and are dardal in the autumn, if you drink amazake in the summer following the Amazake mouse, the summer fatigue of the autumn will be resolvedIt looks like ♪
Why amazake has summer batter avoidance effect?
Amazake is a type of food that uses fermentation using rice koji or sake lees packed with the nutritional components of sake.
The general opinion is that amazake contains a good balance of nutritious vitamins and minerals.In fact, those nutrients are derived from riceBut there is. No matter how good Aspergillus oryzae is, it is not possible to produce excellent nutrients without rice.
Don't forget! Amazake made with excellent nutritional components of rice
Recently, the number of “robobo” people who control carbohydrate intake has increased, and it is not unusual for sushi restaurants to eat only spoilers and leave shari. If a farmer who is making rice asks, how much will he be disappointed?
So, let's reconfirm the splendor of the rice that makes amazake.
I want to return to a rockabo! Rice has plenty of ingredients to overcome the virus
Rice that is said to be like a lump of carbohydrates and is avoided by some people,One serving (1g) contains important nutrients that maintain our health.
| Nutrient name | Working | Content |
|---|---|---|
| protein | You know, the three major nutrients | 4g |
| Lipid | 0.48g | |
| carbohydrate | 59.36g | |
| Dietary fiber | Feeds intestinal bacteria and boosts immunity. Prevent lifestyle-related diseases such as obesity, diabetes, dyslipidemia, high blood pressure, and atherosclerosis | 0.48g |
| Vitamin B3 | Improve immunity 1000 times. Ingredients necessary for metabolism of three major nutrients. Also works to lower cholesterol. | 0.32mg |
| Folic acid | Severe folate deficiency impairs immunity, And research. Deeply involved in cell production and regeneration. Essential during pregnancy and pregnancy. Also works to inactivate arteriosclerosis-promoting hormone. ※ It is dangerous to take too much. | 4.8μg |
| Pantothenic acid | Supports immune system. It is involved in energy metabolism involving carbohydrates, lipids and amino acids. It also helps the adrenal gland function when exposed to stress. | 0.4mg |
| Biotin | Shortage can cause anorexia and depression. The production of collagenAffects immune functionTo do. | 0.8μg |
| potassium | Blood pressure regulating action.Activates enzymes in the bodyIt also works. | 46.4mg |
| magnesium | Supports bones, heart and immune system.Work 300 kinds of enzymes in the bodyA "powerhouse under the edge". The risk of osteoporosis and migraine is also reduced. | 11.2mg |
| zinc | Elimination of active oxygen. Mirai sensor,Essential for immune cell activation. | 0.96mg |
| selenium | Strengthens the immune system by taking it with zincI do. Helps activate antioxidant enzymes and prevents aging and hardening of tissues due to oxidation. | 1.6μg |
| molybdenum | Break down harmful substances. | 48μg |
| oleic acid | In the bodyActive immune systemTo Lifestyle-related disease prevention. | 108.8mg |
| Leucine | One of the BCAA members of athlete purveyors. Improve muscle mass and strength,Liver function up effect. | 304mg |
| Arginine | Macrophages of immune cells■Activate. | 304mg |
| Glutamic acid | Generating GABA, a relaxing ingredient,Improve immunity level. | 656mg |
| Histidine | With arginine and glutamineRepair your immune system to work properly. | 97.6mg |
…Etc.
* Macrophage: A type of white blood cell that is a reliable helper who catches and eats bacterial infections and inflammation when foreign substances enter the body and cause bacterial infection or inflammation. It also secretes proteins such as interleukins to activate immune function.
As aboveWhen rice and rice koji containing excellent nutrients (3680mg of amino acids) are fermented together to make amazake, a surprising ingredient is newly bornTo do.
Sake lees will be described later.
Rice + rice koji → rice koji amazake is recommended for low carbs
Rice koji is a product of sprinkling koji mold on steamed rice in the first stage of making sake. In sake brewing, alcoholic fermentation is carried out by mixing sake brewers, but in sake brewing, sake brewers do not use alcohol, so they are not alcoholic beverages.
By the way, amazake making using rice koji is usuallyHow to mix rice with softly boiled porridge and ferment itIs used. After mixing, keep it warm at around 8-50 ° C for about 60 hours (also called “overnight liquor” from this recipe), but at this stageGentle sweetness (including "Solo Horse", famous for expensive oligosaccharides)It is said that there is no need to add sweeteners such as sugar.
- Rice carbohydrates are converted via amylase secreted by Aspergillus,Glucose and oligosaccharidesDecomposed into sweetened → Recommended for those who are on a diet or drink at night
Women must see! Amazake is also effective for your skin
Amazake still retains the other nutrients that make up rice,The following components are newly generated by fermentationIt is done.
Experiments have been conducted on this subject in which women aged 20 to 64 drink amazake for 4 weeks.Improves skin condition for women over 40 with moderate dry skinYes, and the result was obtained.
And it turns out that it is not only useful for improving dry skin! The skin-related nutrients contained in amazake and their functions are as follows.
Photoaging control. It is also expected as a potential treatment for acute lung injury.
Inhibits melanin production, whitening, Anti-inflammatory effect.
Although we have described the characteristics of rice koji amazake, sake lees amazake is not inferior to rice koji amazake.
Even sake lees amazake fights against the virus!
Sake lees is a solid that remains after steamed rice is sprinkled with koji mold, mixed with sake mother, fermented with alcohol, and squeezed with sake.
Amazake made with sake lees becomes active
The raw materials of sake lees are sake lees and hot water. It is easy to make at home because it is completed just by mixing the two ingredients, but the problem is the taste.
Sake lees already contain abundant nutrients, so there is no need to ferment it.It makes sense to make a drink just by dissolving it in hot water, but unfortunately most of them are lacking in sweetness. You will find it difficult to drink without adding sugar.
Therefore, honey and sugar are added. That meansSake lees amazake is perfect for mornings when your brain and body need energyis not it.
In order to start a lively day, we recommend Sake Kasu Amazake every morning.
If you are not good at alcohol in sake lees ...
If you are worried about the alcohol content of sake lees amazake when handmade, mix the same amount of sake lees and hot water, put them in a heat-resistant container, and heat them in a microwave oven. The heating time is just enough to mix the sake lees and hot water (don't forget the soft wrap).
If you are not familiar with the alcohol content of sake lees,"Sakasuke" made by fermenting sake lees with lactic acid bacteria■It is convenient to use. There is no alcohol, and the effect of lactic acid bacteria is also good for stomach health. It can be used for cooking, mixed with yogurt and drunk, and the range of use of sake lees is greatly expanded.
* Detailed information on "Sakasuke" is also introduced in the following article "Koji / Lactic Acid Fermented Amazake [Moto]".
Photo by Rakuten.co.jp
Although I heard that sake lees is good for both skin and skin, I bought ordinary sake lees, but there was alcohol, it was hard and hard to use, but I did not use it after all
It has no alcohol and is mixed with one spoonful of yogurt every morning. The sourness is not bothersome with yogurt.
Virus problem solved with rice koji amazake + sake lees amazake !?
By the way, amazake derived from rice koji and amazake derived from sake lees have been introduced above. Both are nutritious,
- In rice koji amazakeContains no ferulic acid ethyl ester
- Conversely, sake sake amazakeInsufficient ergothioneinedoing
The result is out.
So what should I do? Not to worry. If you drink rice koji amazake and sake lees amazake together, it will be solved!
Enhance immunity with rice koji + sake lees amazake
Research at Morinaga Seika has proven that Amazake has an immune function.
And the amazake that was the subject of the researchMade with both rice koji and sake leesso,
Rice koji + sake lees amazake is said to have excellent antioxidant and immunity3 times more potent than green teawas there
It concludes.
Now, I checked whether amazake that mixes rice koji and sake lees is commercially available, but the number of rice koji amazake is overwhelmingly large,Rice koji + sake lees amazake is lessIt is a pattern. However, from among the few mixed amazake, I tried to pick up amazake that is likely to contribute to boosting immunity.
What is Sakasuke Super Sake Cake? "Koji / lactic acid fermented amazake [moto]" confronts viruses with rice koji and double
Lactic acid bacteria fermented sake lees "Sakasuke" is a super sake lees originally developed by the fermentation town of Niigata Prefecture. "Sakasuke" has three lactic acid bacteria that support health■Is used to ferment sake lees. Therefore, the alcohol content is zero. Moreover, rice koji is also added to [source]!
Good news for those who have avoided the alcohol content and smell of sake lees, which has become a bottleneck!
- Suppresses allergic rhinitis and suppresses obesitySK-4 bacteria
- Has an effect of suppressing blood pressure rise and relaxing effectSV-8 bacteria
- Produces a polysaccharide (dextran) that is said to have anti-enteric activitySH-10 bacteria
The intestinal environment is prepared by the power of lactic acid bacteria, and the virus is strongly confronted. For more informationNiigata Brewing AssociationPlease refer to the site.
photo by Amazon.co.jp
- Contents: 720㎖ × 12
- Ingredients: rice, rice koji, Sakasuke
- Manufacturer: Tsukasa Imadai
Imadaiji Shuzo Lactic acid fermented sweet sake.
Amazake is really interesting because of the sourness of lactic acid! !
It is recommended for beauty as well.#Niigata # Local sake #Sake #Sweet Sake #Imadai Tsuji #Kyodai #Sake brewery tour... https://t.co/frriPl4P4z— Sake Inn Tamakiya (@tamakiya_) June 11, 2017
"Daiginjo de Ama Sake", an antiviral drink with a gourmet taste made of Daiginjo koji and sake lees
The raw material of amazake that is fascinated by its smooth texture and flavor is Daiginjo! It is a drip drip made for the left party who does not want to leave out even Amazake.
photo by Amazon.co.jp
- Contents: 190g x 30
- Ingredients: sugar, rice koji, sake lees, salt, acidulant
- Product size (cm): 11 x 27.4 x 32.7
- Features: Uses sake from Daiginjo sake without rice grain. Moderate sweetness and taste!
Delicious to drink gab!
I am looking for a type that is easy to drink because it is sweet and I am not good at muddy amazake. The sake lees was 100% good, but when drinking it, it has a subtle sweetness and is smooth and delicious. Alcohol is less than 1%, and both nutrients of koji and sake lees are taken and the result is satisfactory. In addition to repeater!
Simple sweetness and crisp texture are addictive! "Yasama Amazake no Moto" for anti-virus measures
It is a generous amount, so keep it frozen and take it out with a spoon whenever you like and mix it with hot water quickly! Speaking of the best cospa amazake here.
photo by Amazon.co.jp
- Contents: 1kg x 1
- Ingredients: rice, rice koji, sugar, sake lees, salt
- Product size (mm): 260 × 120 × 60
- Characteristic: Amazake made by making amazake with rice koji, then adding sake lees, and seasoning with sugar and salt. There seem to be many people who drink by dividing by 3 times the amount of water, but if you like dark eyes, half amount of water is OK. Delicious even when split with soy milk.
There are two types of amazake that are sold, both of which are related to sake.
When making sake from rice, first turn the rice starch into sugar with Aspergillus. This stage is the first amazake. In order to make this into sake, sugar is converted to alcohol by yeast and then squeezed. The pomace is sake lees, which are baked and eaten or used as lees. Sake lees contain little sugar and are not themselves sweet. The second amazake is made by adding sugar and water.
You can tell which amazake it is by looking at the ingredients. "Rice, rice koji" is the first amazake, and "sake lees, sugar" is the second amazake.Looking at the ingredients of this amazake, it seems to be a mixture of two kinds of amazake. I expect that it will contain various fermentation products.Immediately after opening, replace it in another container and keep it in the freezer. You can scoop the required amount with a spoon without ticking.
Nothing on the right in antiviral amazake research! Omosho Morinaga Seika's “Amazake Using Double Fermented Sake Cake and Rice Koji”
Although Morinaga Seika is famous for its research on Amazake's functionality, Amazake's product lineup is truly rich. Here is a basic amazake!
photo by Amazon.co.jp
- Contents: 190g x 30
- Ingredients: rice koji, sake lees, sugar, salt, seasoning
- Product size (mm): 111 × 324 × 271
- Features: Needless to say, a company famous for amazake research. There are many types of amazake, but this is a basic type, so you can keep drinking without getting tired.
My favorite of amazake is my favorite Morinaga amazake.I think it depends on your taste, but the sweetness and the strength of sake lees are just right.So, it is cheaper than Aeon by bulk buying (at the time of review description)Easy to carry to your house.It ’s easy and cheap, it ’s unbeatable.
Tight life can also attract viruses
There are two types of nerves: the sympathetic nervous system when stepping on the accelerator and the parasympathetic nervous system that creates a relaxed and relaxed state.
In modern times, the sympathetic nervous system predominates in many scenes, but if that condition continues, immunity will weaken. Then, if only the parasympathetic nervous system becomes dominant, is it healthy?
The point is the balance of the two nerves.
Even if you are active during the day, you can relax while drinking sake at night.
Remember that such a balanced life is also linked to immunity.
Reference materials
