[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)

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Pumpkin Vendhaya Kulambu
INGREDIENTS
Yellow Pumpkin (Diced) – 200 gms
Onion (Diced) – 1
Tomato (Diced) – 1
Garlic – 5 Flakes
Fenugreek – 2 Tsps
Turmeric Powder – 1/4 Tsp
Thuar Dhal Cooked – 2 1/2 Tblsp
Tamarind Paste – 1 Tsp
Salt – As Required
Red Chillies – 2
Green Chillies – 1
Sesame Oil – 1 Tsp
Mustard Seeds – 1/4 Tsp
Cumin Seeds – 1/2 Tsp
Curry Leaves – 1 Spring
Asafoetida – 2 Pinches

METHOD
1. Dice pumpkin. Cook in diluted tamarind extract.
2. Cook thuar dhal in pressure cooker with turmeric powder in a container.
3. Place another container on top and keep fenugreek, garlic, red and green chillies, onion, tomato and enough water. Cook for 4 whistles.
4. Mash fenugreek along with cooked onion, tomato using a pestle.
5. Add to cooked pumpkin along with salt, mashed thuar dhal.
6. Boil till thick. Heat sesame oil, add seasonings, allow to sprinkle and pour over Kulambu. Serve with cooked rice.