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Sourdough benefits

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  • Sourdough bread slows starch digestion, leading to a lower glycemic response and aiding blood sugar management.
  • The fermentation process enhances protein digestion and mineral absorption, improving nutritional intake.
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Fun fact! Because sourdough bread is the product of natural fermentation, it slows down starch digestion, which leads to a lower glycemic response. Click to read more.

Because sourdough bread is the product of natural fermentation, it slows down starch digestion, which leads to a lower glycemic response. It also improved protein digestion, the absorption of minerals, and introduces beneficial microbes and fiber to the gut.

  1. Islam, M.A.; Islam, S. Sourdough Bread Quality: Facts and Factors. Foods. 2024, 13 (13), 2132. DOI: 10.3390/foods13132132

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