Konjac is a plant that is found in China, Japan and Indonesia. The plant is part of the genus Amorphophallus. Typically, it thrives in the warmer regions of Asia. The extract of the Konjac root is referred to as Glucomannan. Glucomannan is a fiber-like substance traditionally used in food recipes, but now it is utilized as an alternative means of weight loss. Along with this benefit, konjac extract contains other benefits for the rest of the body as well.
| Items | Specifications |
| Appearance | white or cream-color and free flowing powder |
| Particle size | 120 - 200 mesh |
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Viscosity: 1% aqueous solution at, 35°C, 1 hour, Brookfield Model DV-1 viscometer, spindle No. 4,6; 12rpm |
36000 mPas min |
| Gluomannan content | 80% min |
Glucomannan Konjac root is best known for its ability to expand up to 17 times in size, causing a feeling of fullness which is helpful in any weight loss program, to prevent overeating. It prevents fat from absorbing into the body by quickly excreting fats from the system to aid in weight loss, stopping blood cholesterol levels from escalating and normalizing blood sugar levels. Konjac root is a safe and natural supplement for anyone who wants to maintain a healthy lifestyle while trying to shed some extra pounds.
Konjac Powder Series:
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Konjac purified powder: Mesh:45-100 Glucomannan Content(%)60-64 Viscosity (Mpa.s)3000-15000 Smell:Konjac peculiar smell |
Konjac Micro powder: Mesh:120 Glucomannan Content(%)60-70 Viscosity (Mpa.s)3000-8000 Smell:Slight |
Konjac gum: Mesh:120 Glucomannan Content(%)75-85 Viscosity (Mpa.s)12000-36000 Smell:No Smell |
Health Benefits:
1.Konjac Glucomannan Powder could reduce postprandial glycemia, blood cholesterol and blood pressure.
2.Konjac Glucomannan Powder could control appetite and reduce body weight.
3.Konjac Glucomannan Powder could increase insulin sensitivity.
4.Konjac Glucomannan Powder could control insulin resistant syndrome and diabetesII development.
5.IKonjac Glucomannan Powder could reduce heart disease.
Application
1. Food industry: Konjac Glucomannan Powder could be made out to gelling food, used as the food
thickening agent and adherence agent such as the jelly ,ice cream, gruel, meat, flour food, solid drink, jam, etc.
2. Health care industry : Konjac Glucomannan Powder does good at modulating lipid metabolism ,
declining serum triglyceride and cholesterol, improving sugar resistance, preventing diabetes, relieving constipation, preventing intestines cancer, producing no energy, preventing fatness ,modulating immunity function.
3. Chemical industry: Konjac Glucomannan Powder could be applied to the chemical industry such as
petroleum, dye printing cataplasm, terra film, diaper, medicine capsule, etc due to it’s high viscidity, good fluidity and big molecular weight of 200,000 up to 2,000,000.
