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Konjac Gum Product Introduction

Chinese Name: Konjac Gum / Konjac Powder / Konjac Glucomannan / Amorphophallus Konjac Powder

English Name: Konjac Gum / Konjac Glucomannan (KGM) / Konjac Flour

CAS No.: 37220-17-0 (Certified by World Health Organization, WHO)

INS No.: 425 (Codex Alimentarius Commission Code)

Functional Category: Thickener, Stabilizer, Gelling Agent, Emulsifier

Konjac, scientifically named Amorphophallus konjac and historically known as "Ju Ruo" in Chinese, is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Araceae family, rich in soluble dietary fiber. The part we usually consume is the processed product of its underground corms.

1. Basic Information

• Scientific Name: Amorphophallus konjac
• Other Names: Konnyaku, Snake Bulb, Flower Konjac
• Family: Araceae / Amorphophallus
• Origin: Central and Southern China (Yunnan, Sichuan), Japan and other regions
• Core Component: Konjac Glucomannan (KGM) — a natural high-molecular-weight soluble dietary fiber

2. Plant Morphology

Corm: Oblate, dark brown, rich in starch and glucomannan (the edible/processing part).

3. Core Health Benefits

• Ultra-Low Calorie: About 7-10 kcal per 100g, only about 1/30 of rice.
• Strong Satiety: Glucomannan absorbs water and swells 50-100 times, providing strong satiety and helping with weight control/weight loss.
• Blood Sugar & Lipid Control: Delays the absorption of sugar and cholesterol, assisting in stabilizing blood sugar and lowering blood lipids.
• Intestinal Health: Promotes intestinal peristalsis, improves constipation, and maintains intestinal health.

Konjac is a natural high-fiber, low-calorie ingredient. It achieves satiety, blood sugar control and constipation relief through glucomannan. Note: Raw konjac is toxic and must be thoroughly cooked before consumption. It is an ideal food for weight control and weight loss.

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