What are the benefits and harms of milk fat and what is its substitute?

Since 2011Our compatriots when purchasing dairy products began to pay attention to a strange acronym - ZMZH. It means “milk fat substitute” - the appearance of this component in lactic acid products immediately caused fierce disputes: some consumers claim that these are very dangerous additives that lead to serious diseases, while others claim that neither taste nor nutritional properties from using these substitutes suffer.

Milk fat of animal origin is commonly found in cheese, as well as cottage cheese, kefir and other similar products. Let us dwell on the structure and consumer characteristics of dairy fats.

MF is very well absorbed by the human body due to its special chemical composition. The basis of the component structure is represented by unsaturated fatty acids (in particular, oleic acid and linoleic acid close to it in composition), the quantitative indicator of which largely depends on the characteristics of the diet of the animal and the season. So, in summer their concentration is 35-45%, and in winter it is much lower - only 25-34%.

Low-molecular substances that can only accumulate in milk fat are presented in the breast tissue:

• capric acid - 2.7%;
• kapron - 1.9%;
• caprylic - 1.4%.

Milk fat is rich in various beneficial vitamins A, E, K and B, in addition, it contains the minerals Mg, R, Ca and P. By the way, natural fat is rich in cholesterol and ergosyrin, which are easily converted to vitamin D2 by sunlight, which significantly improves the absorption of calcium from milk and milk-containing products.

Many believe that with frequent intake of milk fat on the thighs and sides, a couple of unnecessary kilograms will certainly settle, but this is a very common misconception. It is proved that lactic acid products contain components that direct all the biochemical processes of an adult organism directly in the opposite direction - these are fatty linoleic acids. They effectively resist obesity, and in addition, strengthen the immune system and help to successfully fight gastrointestinal and many other dangerous diseases. In addition, milk fats are rich in calcium, and scientists have long confirmed the theory that this element promotes the excretion of toxins and toxins from the body, and also leads to a decrease in body weight.

Calcium, present in significant amounts in the product, strengthens bone and muscle tissue, helps to normalize nervous activity, and also improves the process of protein synthesis, which is the main building material of all tissues and organs of the human body.

At the same time, opponents of dairy fats, who claim that they are the main cause of high cholesterol, do not fall silent, leading to serious problems in the work of the heart and blood vessels. That is why products containing breast cancer are not recommended for use by people suffering from atherosclerosis, chronic clogging of blood vessels, as well as to persons prone to heart attacks.

However, it should be noted that in moderate dosages, cholesterol is not only not dangerous for the human body, but also useful. It regulates the metabolism, contributes to the development of sex hormones, and in addition, has a beneficial effect on brain activity.Hazardous substance is only when consumed excessively, so if you do not exceed the recommended dosages and maintain a balanced diet, then milk fat will not be able to cause harm.

In recent years, a healthy lifestyle has become a real trend. Young and adults rushed en masse to the gyms and were puzzled by the issues of proper nutrition, which is why many people removed fat-rich milk from their diets.

Catching this trend, manufacturers began to use fat substitutes on a massive scale.which not only make products more “light”, but also significantly reduce the cost of them. Substitutes contain up to 50% of oils, most often they use corn, as well as rapeseed, sunflower, cotton or soybean. The concentration of the saturated component is balanced with unsaturated fat-containing components. The relevance of the production of dairy products with substitutes is great. According to statistics, about 30% of the population of our globe suffer from milk intolerance due to the inability to digest lactose. This pathology has been formed for more than one century and is directly related to the specific food preferences of a particular people. So, in the CIS countries this problem occurs in 19% of the population, in Europe the figure is higher - 39%, in the countries of Africa and Asia it is extremely high and amounts to 80 and 95%, respectively. Moreover, the closer people are to the equatorial belt, the more often they face a similar problem.

Thanks to the new technology ZMZH is a product that has properties and features that are completely similar to the natural component. In this case, the component does not contain lactose, so it can safely be used by allergies.

The calorie content of products on the basis of substitutes is much lower than those containing natural milk fat., in connection with which he is advised to include in the diet of those who are trying to lose weight.

Well, in addition, the structure of substitutes includes polyunsaturated acids, which have the most beneficial effect on the work of all vital human organs and tissues.

Perhaps the most controversial oil in the structure of the ZMZH palm is considered. It is rich in saturated fatty acids, includes vitamin A and all B vitamins, but in large doses has a carcinogenic effect, and in addition, under the influence of high temperatures begins to release slags and toxins that litter the human body. That is why since 2014 in Russia, the use of natural palm oil for the manufacture of dairy products is prohibited.

Soybean oil also often acts as a substitute for milk fat. It includes vitamins A and E, as well as various good fats, which significantly minimize the risk of atherosclerosis, as well as improve brain activity.

Rapeseed oil has a light taste and fresh aroma, therefore it significantly improves the consumer characteristics of the dairy product. It contains oleic acid, as well as linoleic and linolenic acids, which are considered indispensable for the body. It contains vitamins A, B and D, thanks to which the product optimizes the functioning of the heart and even has antitumor properties.

At the same time, certain types of rapeseed oil include high doses of erucic acid, which has an adverse effect on the hormonal level of adolescents, and in addition, in significant amounts leads to an exacerbation of gallstone disease and often causes allergies.

ZMZh can replace 85% of the natural fats that make up dairy products. They contain a large number of vitamins and nutrients, but at the same time they have a minimum caloric content.

The advantages of the substitute are obvious:

• they do not contain “harmful” cholesterol, which means they do not pose a threat to the health of the heart and blood vessels;
• contain high concentrations of unsaturated fatty acids, due to which they have a beneficial effect on the body;
• the substitute has a creamy taste and a pleasant texture.

However, nutritionists believe that all the beneficial properties of the product appear only when it is moderately consumed. Excessive ingestion of such substitutes can quickly lead to slagging of the body and the sedimentation of harmful substances on the walls of blood vessels.

Eating foods from milk fat analogs is contraindicated in children., because the olein present in it can flush out calcium from a growing organism. For the same reason, its use should be minimized for persons with problems of the musculoskeletal system.

Thus, the difficult question of whether a milk fat replacer is dangerous can be given a simple answer - no, the product itself is not harmful, nevertheless a measure is needed in its intake, like everything else.

Most nutritionists and nutritionists speak unequivocally in defense of various dairy fat substitutes, arguing that the benefits of its use are great. Products based on it are rich in nutrient fatty acids, vitamins, macro-and micronutrients that are important for health.

In addition, the components of these products, resist the deposition of fat, so doctors advise them to consolidate the effect of diets.

Phosphorus and calcium in the product structure reduces the need for sweets.

However, it is very important not to rush from one extreme to another - and completely replace natural products with their analogues. Do not throw out the cottage cheese from the refrigerator, and buy a curd product, or buy low-fat yogurt - in this case you can not get the dose of calcium necessary for normal growth and development, which is responsible for the strength of teeth, bones, hair and nails.

Do not be afraid of foods produced with milk fat substitutes. Moreover, for those who are on diets, vegetable is much more beneficial than animal oils. However, this applies only to the highest quality oils, which are made without any violations of established standards. Therefore, when buying a dairy product, it is imperative to examine the composition of the product and its compliance with GOST.

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