[Latin Name] Amorphophallus konjac

[Plant Source] from China

[Specifications] Glucomannan85%-90%

[Appearance] White or cream-color powder

Plant Part Used:Root

[Particle size] 120 Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤10.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Shelf life] 24 Months

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[Net weight] 25kgs/drum

[Introduction]

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.

The main material of the natural konjac gum is fresh konjac, which grow in virgin forest in Hubei area. We use advanced method to distill the KGM, aminophenol, Ca, Fe, Se which are good for health. Konjac is known as“ the seventh nutriment for human”.

Konjac Gum with its special water holiding capacity, stability, emulsibility, thickening property,suspension property and gel propery can especially adopted in food industry.

[Main Function]

1.It could reduce postprandial glycemia, blood cholesterol and blood pressure.

2.It could control appetite and reduce body weight.

3.It could increase insulin sensitivity.
4.It could control insulin resistant syndrome and diabetesII development.
5.It could reduce heart disease.

[Application]

1) Gelatinizer(jelly, pudding, Cheese, soft candy, jam );

2) Stabilizer(meat, beer);

3) Film Former(capsule, preservative)

4) Water-keeping agent( Baked Foodstuff );

5) Thickener (Konjac Noodles, Konjac Stick, Konjac Slice, Konjac Imitating Food stuff);

6) Adherence agent( Surimi );

7) Foam Stabilizer (ice cream, cream, beer)

Pollen granules bursting when water drops are applied. – Dr. Morrow Brown – www.allergiesexplained.com

This is a fun new twist on curry with great taste and will help you stay healthy and lose weight.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 tbls grapeseed oil
1 cup sliced white onion
1 tbls mined ginger
1 tbls mined garlic
1 15-ounce can pumpkin purée
2 cups of low sodium vegetable broth
1 cup unsweetened low fat coconut milk
1 1/2 tsp curry powder
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1 cup roasted sweet potato, peeled and diced*
1 pound shrimp (peeled, deveined and fully cooked)
1 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice
cooked quinoa (follow directions on box)
chopped mint
roasted and salted pumpkin seeds

Heat grapeseed oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and ginger then sauté until soft, about 8 minutes. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute. Stir in pumpkin purée; cook, stirring frequently, until pumpkin is golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add vegetable broth, coconut milk, curry powder, and cayenne pepper; simmer for 20 minutes. Add sweet potato, shrimp, and lemon juice. Simmer until shrimp and sweet potatoes are warm. Serve with quinoa. Top with mint and pumpkin seeds.
* Heat oven to 400° F. Pierce your sweet potato several times with a fork. Place the sweet potatoe on a baking sheet lined with foil. Turn over potato after 15 minutes of baking. Then place back in the oven and continue to bake for another 20 minutes until tender.

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