Description
| - Beer is a mixture of different macromolecular substances – proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids. From other important compounds beer contains polyphenols, hop bitter compounds, vitamins, amino acids, mineral substances, soluble dietary fibers, phytoestrogens, alcohol and other ones. This composition represents a physiologically well-balanced isotonic or slightly hypotonic solution. From the nutritional point of view the valuable substances included in beer are in optimal acceptable combination for human being. Beer can thus be considered as a suitable part of human nutrition. The character and authenticity of Czech-type beer, which was accorded the protected geographical indication “České pivo” by the EU, has been discussed many times. There were repeatedly found differences in chemical and sensorial characteristics of Czech beers in comparison with the other Pils-type beers. Czech beers have higher residual (unfermented) extract, difference in attenuation, bitterness, colour, pH, and total polyphenol content [1]. Moreover, the higher content of compounds with nutritive and health benefit, such as oligosaccharides, vitamins B, several antioxidants and phytoestrogens were found in Czech beer in the last study in 2012. All these compounds could be considered as markers of Czech beer and their higher amount is undoubtedly caused by specific technology and usage of unique raw materials. Finally, moderate consumption of such beer has a positive effect on the consumer’s health. Presentation on the international conference 13th INDC, 26.-.29.8.2013 , Olomouc, 2013
- Beer is a mixture of different macromolecular substances – proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids. From other important compounds beer contains polyphenols, hop bitter compounds, vitamins, amino acids, mineral substances, soluble dietary fibers, phytoestrogens, alcohol and other ones. This composition represents a physiologically well-balanced isotonic or slightly hypotonic solution. From the nutritional point of view the valuable substances included in beer are in optimal acceptable combination for human being. Beer can thus be considered as a suitable part of human nutrition. The character and authenticity of Czech-type beer, which was accorded the protected geographical indication “České pivo” by the EU, has been discussed many times. There were repeatedly found differences in chemical and sensorial characteristics of Czech beers in comparison with the other Pils-type beers. Czech beers have higher residual (unfermented) extract, difference in attenuation, bitterness, colour, pH, and total polyphenol content [1]. Moreover, the higher content of compounds with nutritive and health benefit, such as oligosaccharides, vitamins B, several antioxidants and phytoestrogens were found in Czech beer in the last study in 2012. All these compounds could be considered as markers of Czech beer and their higher amount is undoubtedly caused by specific technology and usage of unique raw materials. Finally, moderate consumption of such beer has a positive effect on the consumer’s health. Presentation on the international conference 13th INDC, 26.-.29.8.2013 , Olomouc, 2013 (en)
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