KONJAC

Konjac is a 100 % natural origin powder that is high in fiber content. It is extracted from the Konjac tuber (Amorphophallus muelleri) and comprised mainly of Konjac glucomannan, which is a type of soluble fibre. Konjac can be used as thickener, stabilizer, emulsifier and gelling agent in different applications, such as food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics. Health Advantages ·       Helps reduce blood cholesterol ·       Has a Prebiotic effect ·       Reduces blood glucose (lowering glucose absorption) ·       Promotes regular bowel movements ·       Regulates lipid metabolism ·       Contains vitamins and amino acids (beta carotene, choline, niacin, riboflavin, thiamine and minerals (calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, zinc) Gelling mechanism of Konjac ·       Increases the pH (around 10- 11 by continues heating) ·       Forms a thermo-irreversible gel in alkaline pH (>10) and after undergoing heating process ·       Synergistic interaction with other hydrocolloids ·       Synergistic interaction with starch ·       Good synergetic with carrageenan ·       Increases the clarity of the gel while incorporating with carrageenan