Ingredients

List of common ingredients found in baked goods.

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B-1 (Thiamin)search for term
A vitamin which maintains energy levels, supports brain function (memory). Aids in digestion. Necessary for metabolism of sugar and starch to provide energy. Maintains a healthy nervous system. Alcohol can cause deficiencies of this vitamin and all the B-complex vitamins.
B-12 (Cobalamin)search for term
Necessary for carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism. Important to amino acid and fatty acid synthesis; essential for hemoglobin and nerve cell growth and maintenance. The anti-stress vitamin, sometimes prescribed for stress reduction.
B-2 (Riboflavin)search for term
A vitamin which helps with energy production and amino acid production. Helps body obtain energy from protein, carbohydrates, and fats. Helps maintain good vision and healthy skin.
B-3 (Niacin)search for term
A vitamin Important in carbohydrate metabolism, formation of testosterone and other hormones, formation of red blood cells and maintaining the integrity of all cells. Helps body utilize protein, fats, and carbohydrates. Necessary for a healthy nervous system and digestive system. It also lowers elevated blood cholesterol levels when taken in large amounts of more than 1,000 milligrams a day.
B-5 (Pantothenic Acid)search for term
A vitamin which supports carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism; hemoglobin synthesis. Helps release energy from protein, carbohydrates, and fat. Needed to support a variety of body functions, including the maintenance of a healthy digestive system.
B-6 (Pyridoxine)search for term
A vitamin which supports glycogen and nitrogen metabolism; production and transport of amino acids; production and maintenance of red blood cells (hemoglobin) Essential for the body's utilization of protein. Needed for the production of red blood cells, nerve tissues, and antibodies. Women taking oral contraceptives have lower levels of B-6.
B-9 (Folic Acid)search for term
A B complex water-soluble vitamin. It functions as a coenzyme in the breakdown and utilization of protein, together with vitamins B12 and C. Folic acid functions as a carbon carrier in the formation of heme, the iron-containing protein found in hemoglobin, necessary for the formation of red blood cells. In addition, folic acid is needed for the formation of nucleic acid which is necessary for the growth and reproduction of body cells. Disease prevention or therapy with sulfa-containing drugs interfere with the bacteria in the intestinal tract which are responsible for manufacturing folic acid. As a result, a deficiency of this vitamin may occur.
B-Complex Vitaminssearch for term
A group of eleven known vitamins that work together in your body. All play vital roles in the conversion of food into energy. Essential for the normal functioning of the nervous system, and the maintenance of good digestion. Helps promote healthy skin, hair, and eyes. These are water soluble vitamins, which means they cannot be stored by your body and must be replaced every day.
Barleysearch for term
Barley is a hardy cereal grain, which can be used as a pleasant-tasting alternative to wheat. Barley contains gluten like proteins and therefore is not suitable for a gluten free diet. The malt extract made from sprouted barley grains can be used as a flavorful sweetener in cereal. The malting process produces complex sugars, which the body utilizes more slowly than refined sugars.
Boronsearch for term
It is a trace mineral. Studies show that Boron helps the body retain minerals, such as Calcium and Magnesium. Large amounts of Boron, over 10 milligrams a day, can be toxic, particularly to the organs that manufacture testosterone. You can find traces of Boron in all the food groups, even in wine, with the greatest concentration in prunes, raisins, parsley flakes, and almonds. A 1987 study showed that Boron could dramatically increase testosterone levels, however, the study was for postmenopausal women who had testosterone deficiencies. Once their boron-rich diets brought their testosterone levels back up to normal, those levels stabilized, and they didn't get any higher no matter how many more prunes or parsley flakes that they ate. Thus, it is somewhat unproven that boron can help build muscle mass by increasing your testosterone levels. However, a lack of boron in your diet may have a 'negative' impact on energy utilization.
Bransearch for term
The hard outer layer of grain and consists of combined aleurone and pericarp. Along with germ, it is an integral part of whole grains, and is often produced as a by-product of milling in the production of refined grains. When bran is removed from grains, they lose a portion of their nutritional value. Bran is particularly rich in dietary fiber, and omegas and contains significant quantities of starch, protein, vitamins, and dietary minerals.
Bromatesearch for term
An oxidant that is sometimes added to flour to enhance and further develop the gluten and make the mixing or kneading of the dough less difficult. It has been suspected as a carcinogen and use of this ingredient has decreased through the industry.
Buckwheatsearch for term
1. A plant native to Asia that has fragrant white flowers and small triangular seeds. The edible seeds are often ground into flour. According to animal studies, buckwheat is better than casein (a milk protein) for promoting muscle growth and body growth and decreasing blood lipids. For persons allergic to wheat gluten, it provides a gluten-free food with uses similar to gains. Roasted buckwheat is known as Kasha. Buckwheat is usually available as flour. 2. Buckwheat is a member of the grass family whose seed is high in calcium. Buckwheat seeds are ground whole into a flour fore used in cereal, which result in the appearance of small, black speck in flakes. Buckwheat is gluten free.