[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)

Rice and Vegetable Chila, instant nutritious chila!
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Rice and Vegetable Chila

Sometimes, the modification of some of the ingredients or the addition of veggies can give a very innovative spin to popular recipes. Here, the addition of buttermilk and cabbage has that effect on the traditional chila. The rava and the urad dal flour are essential ingredients that balance the mushiness of rice very well. Coriander and green chillies impart a wonderful aroma that fills the room when the Rice and Vegetable Chila is cooked on the tava.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Makes 15 chilas

Ingredients
1 cup cooked rice (chawal) , mashed lightly
3 tbsp semolina (rava)
1/4 cup urad dal (split black lentil) flour
1/4 cup grated cabbage
1/4 cup grated carrot
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1 cup thick buttermilk
salt to taste
oil for greasing and cooking

For Serving
green chutney

Method
1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Keep aside for at least 10 minutes.
2. Heat a non-stick tava (griddle), grease it lightly with oil, spread a little mixture over it and spread into a 50 mm. (2″) diameter circle.
3. Cook the chilas, using a little oil, till it turns golden brown in colour from both the sides.
3. Repeat wit the remaining batter to make 14 more chilas.
4. Serve immediately with green chutney.

Handy tip;
You can make 4 to 5 chilas at a time on a tava.