[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)

SA178 plant harvesting

1. Salad Skewers 3 Ways
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WATERMELON FETA SALAD SKEWERS:⠀ ½ seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes⠀ 1 pint fresh blackberries or blueberries⠀ 1 (8 oz) block of feta, cut into 1-inch cubes⠀ Fresh mint leaves⠀ Pickled shallots (recipe below)⠀ Extra-virgin olive oil and flake salt for garnish⠀ 2 large shallots, peeled and thinly sliced⠀ 1 cup red wine vinegar⠀ ¼ cup granulated sugar⠀ 3 sprigs fresh thyme⠀ 1 bay leaf⠀ Pinch of kosher salt⠀ Pinch of red chili pepper flakes⠀ ⠀ BLT SKEWERS:⠀ 10 (1-inch) wedges iceberg lettuce⠀ 5 strips cooked bacon, cut in half⠀ 10 grape tomatoes, cut in half⠀ 10 bamboo toothpicks⠀ Ranch dressing, blue cheese crumbles and minced red onion to garnish⠀ ⠀ PROSCUITTO MELON SKEWERS:⠀ ½ cantaloupe melon, balled⠀ 1 package thinly sliced prosciutto (about 6 slices), torn into 1-inch pieces⠀ 1 container fresh baby mozzarella balls, drained⠀ 20 pieces basil, torn⠀ Balsamic reduction for serving⠀⠀

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2. Not So Fried Ice Cream
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INGREDIENTS:⠀ 200g vanilla cookies, broken into small pieces ⠀ 600ml thickened/whipping cream ⠀ ½ cup sweetened condensed milk⠀ 1 tsp vanilla extract⠀ 6 tbsp salted caramel sauce⠀ Whipped cream to serve⠀ 4 maraschino cherries⠀

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3. Pineapple Upside Down Pancakes
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INGREDIENTS:⠀ 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour⠀ ⅓ cup dark brown sugar, separated⠀ 2 tsp baking powder⠀ ¼ tsp kosher salt⠀ 2 large eggs⠀ ½ cup buttermilk⠀ ½ cup whole milk⠀ 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract⠀ 6 pineapple rings⠀ 2 Tbsp unsalted butter⠀ FOR WHIPPED TOPPING:⠀ 1 (14 oz) can unsweetened coconut milk, chilled overnight⠀ 3 Tbsp honey⠀ Unsweetened coconut flakes and maraschino cherries for garnish⠀

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4. Nutty Lemon Crunch Cake
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INGREDIENTS:⠀ 14 oz almonds⠀ 2 Tbsp coconut flakes⠀ 7 oz dates⠀ 2 oz cranberries, dried⠀ 1 tsp vanilla⠀ 6 Tbsp coconut oil⠀ 1 pinch of salt⠀ FILLING:⠀ 14 oz cashew nuts, soaked⠀ 1 lemon, juiced & zested⠀ ½ cup maple syrup⠀ ¾ cup coconut oil, melted⠀ 1 tsp vanilla⠀ Salt⠀ 10 ½ oz blueberries⠀

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5. Crispy Chicken Tenders 4 Ways
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TROPICAL TENDERS:⠀ 3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into ½-inch strips⠀ 1 Tbsp lime juice⠀ 1 tsp lime zest⠀ ½ cup coconut milk⠀ 1 ½ tsp kosher salt, divided⠀ ½ tsp red chili flakes⠀ ½ cup whole roasted, salted cashews⠀ ¼ cup sweetened coconut flakes⠀ ½ cup panko breadcrumbs⠀ ½ Tbsp brown sugar⠀ 1 tsp garlic powder⠀ 1 cup all-purpose flour⠀ 3 large eggs, beaten⠀ Canola oil⠀ Kosher salt⠀ Mango-apricot dipping sauce:⠀ 1 mango, peeled and roughly chopped⠀ ¼ cup apricot jam⠀ 2 Tbsp lime juice⠀ 1 tsp lime zest⠀ 1 garlic clove, peeled⠀ 1 Tbsp cilantro leaves⠀ ¼ tsp red chili flakes⠀ ⠀ PRETZEL TENDERS:⠀ 3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into ½-inch strips⠀ 3 large eggs, beaten⠀ ¼ cup honey mustard, plus more for dipping⠀ 1 cup all-purpose flour⠀ 1 tsp kosher salt⠀ 2 cups salted pretzels, ground⠀ Olive oil for drizzle⠀ Salt and pepper⠀ ⠀ RICE KRISPY TENDERS:⠀ 3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into ½-inch strips⠀ 8 oz ball of fresh mozzarella, cut into 2-inch strips⠀ 1 cup all-purpose flour⠀ 1 tsp kosher salt⠀ ½ tsp black pepper⠀ 3 large eggs, beaten⠀ 2 cups Rice Krispies, crushed⠀ ½ cup canola oil⠀ Kosher salt⠀ ⠀ PROSCUITTO-SPINACH TENDERS:⠀ 3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips⠀ 2 cups panko breadcrumbs⠀ ½ cup baby spinach leaves⠀ 1 cup basil leaves, packed⠀ 1 tsp garlic powder⠀ 1 tsp salt⠀ 1 tsp lemon zest⠀ ½ cup all-purpose flour⠀ ½ cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano⠀ 1 tsp kosher salt⠀ ½ tsp black pepper⠀ 3 large eggs, beaten⠀ ½ lb prosciutto, sliced thinly⠀ ½ cup canola oil⠀ Kosher salt