What is organic konjac flour?
Organic Konjac flour is obtained from the tubers of various species of Amorphophallus. It is a soluble dietary fiber that is similar to pectin in structure and function.
Konjac, also known as glucomannan, is an herb that grows in parts of Asia. It’s known for its starchy corm, a tuber-like part of the stem that grows underground. The corm is used to make a rich source of soluble dietary fiber. Konjac is used as a gelatin substitute and to thicken or add texture to foods.
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.
Konjac flour consists mainly of a hydrocolloid polysaccharide, glucomannan. Glucomannan is composed of glucose and mannose subunits: inked with B-1, 4 linkages at a molar ratio of i . O 1 .6. It is a slightly branched polysaccharide having a molecular weight of 200,000 to 2,000,000 daltons. Acetyl groups along the glucomannan backbone contribute to solubility properties and are located, on average.
Products feature
- Non-GMO
- Nutrient-Rich
- Brilliant Color
- Excellent Dispersion
- Superior Flowability
Specification
PRODUCT NAME | Organic Konjac flour |
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ORIGIN OF PLANT | Amorphophallus konjac |
ORIGIN OF COUNTRY | China |
PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL/ MICROBIOLOGICAL | |
APPEARANCE | White/Milk White free-flowing powder with few black spots |
ODOR | No odor |
PARTICLE SIZE | ≥ 90% pass 120 mesh |
GLUCOMANNAN CONTENT | ≥95% |
VISCOSITY (CPS) | ≥20000 |
MOISTURE (%) | ≤ 8 |
ASH(%) | ≤ 2 |
SO2 (PPM) | ≤10 |
PH | 5-7 |
STARCH (%) | ≤1.0 |
PROTEIN (%) | ≤1.5 |
ETHER SOLUBLE MATERIAL (%) | ≤0.5 |
CHLORIDE (%) | ≤0.02 |
50 % ALCOHOL-SOLUBLE (%) | ≤0.02 |
HEAVY METALS (PPM) | ≤10 |
LEAD (PPM) | ≤0.8 |
AS (PPM) | ≤2.0 |
MOLECULAR WEIGHT | 500 000 to 2000 000 daltons |
PESTICIDE RESIDUE | Complies with NOP & EU organic standard |
MICROBIOLOGICAL | |
TPC (CFU/GM) | ≤1000 |
MOLD & YEAST (CFU/GM) | ≤50 |
SALMONELLA | Absent in 12.5 g |
E. COLI | Absent in 5 g |
STORAGE | The temperature is below 15°C, Relative humidity below 65% |
SHELF LIFE | 24 Months |
REMARK | Customized specification also can be achieved |
Health Benefits
It has an effect on the prevention and treatment of diabetes.
It can prevent and reduce the incidence of intestinal system disease.
It can reduce the residence time of the harmful substances in the gastrointestinal, gall-Hsiang, and effectively protect the gastric mucosa, clean the stomach wall.
It can inhibit cholesterol, lowering blood pressure, lowering blood sugar, dilation of blood vessels, to prevent atherosclerosis and other cardiovascular disease.
It can control appetite and reduces body weight.