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White Kidney Bean NZ is the phaseolamin-based carb blocker that helps delay the digestion and absorption of dietary starch — reducing the caloric impact of carbohydrate-heavy meals without requiring you to eliminate them. Each serving inhibits alpha-amylase, the enzyme that converts starch to glucose, when taken before your most carbohydrate-rich meal. 90 capsules, shipped from Auckland.
Phaseolamin — the natural alpha-amylase inhibitor from white kidney beans — phaseolamin (also known as Phase 2®) is the glycoprotein in Phaseolus vulgaris (white kidney beans) that inhibits alpha-amylase, the enzyme responsible for breaking starch into glucose. By blocking a portion of this enzymatic conversion, phaseolamin reduces the amount of starch absorbed as glucose — effectively reducing the caloric and glycemic impact of carbohydrate meals.
Delays starch digestion — not a stimulant or thermogenic — White Kidney Bean works through a purely mechanical/enzymatic mechanism. No caffeine, no stimulants, no metabolic activation required. It physically delays starch-to-glucose conversion in the gut. This makes it suitable to combine with every other Modere weight management product and safe to use at any time of day.
Dosage: 3 capsules before your starchiest meal — take 5 minutes before the meal with the highest starch content (pasta, rice, bread, potatoes). 90 capsules = 30 servings. Vegan, gluten-free. No added fillers or artificial ingredients.
White Kidney Bean NZ is the phaseolamin-based carb blocker that reduces starch absorption — now available in New Zealand with Auckland shipping and a 100% money-back guarantee.
Modere White Kidney Bean: the carb blocker that lets you eat like a Kiwi while managing weight
⚡ 60-Second Verdict
New Zealand’s food culture revolves around carbohydrates — bread, pasta, rice, potatoes, kumara. Eliminating them entirely is neither realistic nor necessary for most Kiwis. Modere White Kidney Bean NZ offers a practical middle ground: phaseolamin extract from white kidney beans that inhibits alpha-amylase, the enzyme that converts starch to absorbable glucose. The result: a portion of the carbohydrates you eat passes through undigested, reducing the caloric and glycemic impact of starchy meals without requiring complete carb elimination. No stimulants, no caffeine, no metabolic tricks — just a well-understood enzymatic mechanism backed by clinical data. 90 capsules, 30 servings, vegan, gluten-free. Shipped from Auckland.
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5-Star Verified Customer Reviews
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“A friend recommended this product which I love and it works. I’ve been taking this about 3 months and I’ve been losing weight, along with other products from the same brand and dieting.”
— Victoria O.
Phaseolamin — the original natural carb blocker with published clinical trial data
Phase 2® (the standardised phaseolamin extract) is one of the earliest and most studied natural carb-blocking supplements. A published RCT found participants taking phaseolamin lost significantly more weight and body fat than placebo over 30 days without dietary changes. The mechanism is simple, well-understood, and reproducible.
Alpha-amylase inhibition — the right enzyme, targeted correctly
Alpha-amylase is the specific enzyme that initiates starch digestion — converting long-chain starch molecules into maltose, then glucose. It’s active in both saliva (salivary amylase) and the small intestine (pancreatic amylase). Phaseolamin inhibits specifically pancreatic alpha-amylase — the intestinal step where most dietary starch absorption actually occurs.
Stimulant-free — compatible with everything
White Kidney Bean has zero stimulant content, no caffeine, no blood sugar medication interaction concern, and no thermogenic effect. It can be safely combined with Curb, Burn, Balance Drops, Sculpt and Shape simultaneously — a true ‘stack without conflicts’ carbohydrate management tool.
Why low-carb diets fail most Kiwis — and the phaseolamin alternative
The ketogenic diet is popular among weight-conscious Kiwis — but sustained strict keto has a dropout rate above 60% because it requires eliminating virtually all the carbohydrate-containing foods that make up the cultural fabric of NZ eating (bread, kumara, rice, pasta, potatoes, fruit). The metabolic advantages of reduced carbohydrate intake are real, but requiring 24/7 perfection makes them inaccessible to most people in real life.
White Kidney Bean offers a practical alternative: rather than eliminating carbohydrates entirely, phaseolamin reduces how much of the starch in carbohydrate foods actually gets absorbed as glucose. Taken before the highest-starch meals, it allows you to participate in normal NZ eating occasions (family dinners, work lunches, social events) while reducing the glycemic and caloric impact of those meals. It’s a harm-reduction approach to carbohydrate management — more sustainable for most people than strict elimination.
Ingredients in Modere White Kidney Bean NZ
Standardised phaseolamin from Phaseolus vulgaris — the alpha-amylase inhibitor.
Ingredient
Role
What it brings
White Kidney Bean Extract (Phaseolus vulgaris) Standardised for phaseolamin (alpha-amylase inhibitor)
Carb absorption reduction
Standardised extract from white kidney beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) containing phaseolamin — a glycoprotein that competitively inhibits pancreatic alpha-amylase. Reduces the enzymatic conversion of dietary starch to maltose and glucose in the small intestine, resulting in reduced starch absorption and caloric impact.
Microcrystalline Cellulose, Capsule Shell
Encapsulant
Inert plant-derived filler and vegetable capsule. No active biological effect.
Supplement Facts panel
Supplement Facts
Serving size: 3 capsules
Servings per container: 30
Per serving
% DV*
Calories
< 10
Total Carbohydrate
< 1 g
1%*
Total Sugars
0 g
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Active ingredients
White Kidney Bean Extract (Phaseolus vulgaris, standardised for phaseolamin)
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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 kJ reference intake. † Daily Value not established.
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable capsule (HPMC).
Allergen / dietary information: Vegan. Vegetarian. Gluten-free. Dairy-free. No artificial colours, flavours or sweeteners.
Warnings
Take 3 capsules 5 minutes before your most carbohydrate-rich meal.
For adults only. Keep out of reach of children.
If pregnant, breastfeeding or on medication, consult GP before use.
Excessive consumption may cause digestive discomfort — start with 2 capsules if sensitive.
Always read label and follow directions.
How Modere White Kidney Bean blocks carb absorption
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Step 1 — Phaseolamin reaches the small intestine before your meal
Taking White Kidney Bean 5 minutes before eating allows phaseolamin to reach the upper small intestine at the same time as your food. This timing is critical — alpha-amylase inhibition must be concurrent with starch arrival for maximum effect.
Phaseolamin binds to the active site of pancreatic alpha-amylase — the enzyme secreted by the pancreas into the small intestine to break down starch into maltose units. By occupying this site, phaseolamin prevents the enzyme from processing a portion of the dietary starch present. The inhibited starch passes through the small intestine undigested and is excreted or fermented by gut bacteria.
Works immediately per meal; cumulative results build over weeks.
Days 1+ — Per-meal carb reduction active immediately
Unlike most supplements that require loading time, phaseolamin works during the meal it’s taken with. Every meal you take it before is a meal with reduced starch absorption. The cumulative caloric and glycemic reduction compounds daily.
Weeks 2–4 — Weight management momentum
With consistent use before highest-starch meals, the cumulative reduction in absorbed carbohydrate calories creates measurable weight management momentum — without requiring any dietary changes.
Months 2+ — Sustainable carb management habit
Long-term users report that White Kidney Bean enables a genuinely sustainable approach to carbohydrate management — one that accommodates real NZ life, social eating, and food culture without the all-or-nothing stress of strict carb elimination.
Is White Kidney Bean right for you?
✓ Yes if you…
You eat significant amounts of starchy carbohydrates (pasta, rice, bread, potatoes, kumara) and want to reduce their caloric/glycemic impact
You’ve tried low-carb or keto diets but couldn’t sustain them socially or practically
You want a stimulant-free carb management option that combines with all other supplements
You’re vegetarian or vegan — White Kidney Bean is fully plant-based
You want to manage specific high-carb meals (family events, work lunches, social occasions) without abandoning your weight programme
✕ Skip if you…
You already follow strict keto — White Kidney Bean provides minimal additional benefit if you’re already very low-carb
You expect White Kidney Bean to block all carb calories — it reduces but doesn’t eliminate starch absorption
You have diagnosed kidney disease (the ‘kidney’ in the name is the bean variety, not the organ — but check with GP)
You’re pregnant, breastfeeding or under 18
Pro Tips for Modere White Kidney Bean
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Take before your pasta, rice, potato or bread meal — not your salad
White Kidney Bean blocks STARCH digestion. Salads, vegetables, protein meals have minimal starch. Target it specifically at meals containing pasta, rice, bread, potatoes, kumara, noodles, or baked goods for maximum effect.
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Take exactly 5 minutes before eating — not hours before
Phaseolamin must be in the small intestine at the same time as the starch. Taking it long before a meal reduces effectiveness. 5 minutes is the target.
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Combine with Balance Drops for double carb management
White Kidney Bean reduces how much starch is absorbed; Balance Drops improves how the starch that is absorbed is metabolised. A complete carbohydrate management approach without requiring carb elimination.
Published Research: phaseolamin carb-blocking evidence
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Phase 2® (phaseolamin) RCT — Udani et al., 2004
A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of Phase 2 white kidney bean extract found significant weight loss (−2.93 lbs vs +0.35 lbs placebo) and fat loss in 30 days without dietary changes. Published in Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine.
Multiple in-vitro and clinical studies have confirmed phaseolamin’s ability to inhibit pancreatic alpha-amylase in a dose-dependent manner, reducing starch hydrolysis and post-meal blood glucose response.
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Phaseolamin and glycemic response — Udani et al., 2009
A crossover trial demonstrated that white kidney bean extract significantly blunted post-meal blood glucose response to a starchy meal vs placebo — confirming both the carb absorption reduction and the associated glycemic benefit.
Sourcing & Sustainability
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White kidney bean extract — standardised for phaseolamin (Phase 2® specification)
Premium-grade white kidney bean extract standardised for alpha-amylase inhibitory activity. Shaklee GMP manufacturing, 350+ quality tests.
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Vegan capsule — HPMC vegetable capsule shell
Fully vegan-friendly. No gelatin, no animal-derived ingredients anywhere in the formula.
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NZ fulfilment — Auckland, NZ Post
All NZ orders ship from Auckland. 1–4 business days. Free $210+; $12 flat rate.
Who gets the most from Modere White Kidney Bean?
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The Kiwi who loves bread, pasta and potatoes but needs to manage weight
If the foods that undermine your weight management are specifically starchy — toast, pasta, rice, chips — White Kidney Bean targets exactly those foods at the enzymatic level. You don’t have to give them up; you reduce their impact.
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The social eater who needs flexible carb management
Family dinners, team lunches, birthday parties, Sunday roasts — NZ social eating is carbohydrate-intensive. Carrying White Kidney Bean capsules means you have a practical tool for high-carb social occasions without breaking your programme.
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The budget weight management user
At $42.80 member price, White Kidney Bean is the second most affordable Modere weight management supplement — an accessible entry point that delivers meaningful practical benefit for carb-heavy diets.
Stacking Guide — White Kidney Bean combinations
White Kidney Bean is the flexible carb management tool that adds value to any weight management stack:
White Kidney Bean + Balance Drops — complete carb management
White Kidney Bean reduces starch absorption; Balance Drops improves glucose metabolism of absorbed starch. The double carb management combination.
White Kidney Bean + Burn + Sculpt — the three-way lean body stack
Burn increases energy expenditure; Sculpt protects lean muscle; White Kidney Bean reduces caloric input from starch. A comprehensive caloric deficit approach.
White Kidney Bean + Curb — the appetite + carb double control
Curb controls how much you eat; White Kidney Bean controls how much of the starch you do eat gets absorbed. Two complementary reduction mechanisms.
Side effects, interactions & safety
White Kidney Bean is generally well tolerated. Some digestive adjustment as undigested starch reaches the large intestine.
Gas / flatulence
Undigested starch reaching the large intestine is fermented by gut bacteria, which can increase gas production. This typically reduces as the gut microbiome adjusts — usually within 1–2 weeks of regular use.
Diabetic medication
Reducing starch absorption can lower post-meal blood glucose — potentially additive with blood glucose medications. Consult GP if you take diabetes medication.
Protein digestion
Phaseolamin may mildly inhibit trypsin (a protein-digesting enzyme) at very high doses. At supplement doses this is unlikely to be clinically significant for healthy adults.
Pregnancy & breastfeeding
Consult GP before use.
Always read label. If symptoms persist, consult your healthcare professional.
FAQ — Modere White Kidney Bean NZ
What does Modere White Kidney Bean do?
It inhibits alpha-amylase, the enzyme that converts dietary starch into glucose, using phaseolamin extract from white kidney beans. The result: a portion of the starch in your meal is not digested or absorbed, reducing its caloric and glycemic impact.
Does White Kidney Bean block ALL carbs?
No — it specifically targets starch (complex carbohydrates). It does not block simple sugars (glucose, fructose, sucrose) which are absorbed without needing alpha-amylase. It’s most effective for meals high in starchy carbohydrates: bread, pasta, rice, potatoes, kumara.
Is White Kidney Bean the same as Modere Carb Reducer?
These products use the same core phaseolamin mechanism. Check the specific NZ product label for any formulation differences between regions.
Is it safe to use every day?
Yes — phaseolamin is derived from a food (kidney beans) and has been used daily in supplement form in clinical trials without significant adverse effects in healthy adults. Use it before your highest-starch meal each day.
Will White Kidney Bean make me lose weight on its own?
By itself, White Kidney Bean reduces the caloric impact of starchy meals — which contributes to a calorie deficit. But it works best as part of a broader programme including reduced overall calorie intake and exercise.
Is it vegan?
Yes — fully vegan and vegetarian. Capsule is plant-derived (HPMC). No animal-derived ingredients.
How many capsules per meal?
3 capsules, taken 5 minutes before your most carbohydrate-rich meal of the day. Each bottle contains 90 capsules = 30 servings.
Can I take it with Burn, Curb and Balance Drops simultaneously?
Yes — White Kidney Bean is stimulant-free and has no known interactions with the other Modere weight management supplements.
Will it cause bloating?
Possibly in the first 1–2 weeks as undigested starch reaches the large intestine and is fermented. This typically settles as the gut microbiome adjusts.
How is it shipped in NZ?
Auckland warehouse, NZ Post, 1–4 business days. Free $210+; $12 flat rate.
Is it covered by the money-back guarantee?
Yes — 100% money-back, even if completely used.
Where can I buy White Kidney Bean in New Zealand?
Here at Shaklee NZ. 15% off member pricing, Auckland shipping, 100% guarantee.
