Amorophophallus Konjac

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Amorophophallus Konjac is purified and made from high-quality konjac purified micro-powder. It is refined through deep processing and concentrates the essence of konjac. The smell of konjac itself is relatively light. Konjac is a general name for plants of the genus Arum in the Araceae family. It is also known as konjac, grinding taro, ghost konjac, ghost head, Hualian pole, and snake six valleys. It is mainly produced in the tropical and subtropical areas of the Eastern Hemisphere, and my country is one of its origins. Konjac has high medical value. Konjac gum is extracted on the basis of konjac powder. It is tasteless and is an excellent weight loss and health product.

The main component of Amorophophallus Konjac is glucomannan, a plant gum in powder form. In addition, it also contains protein and amino acids, of which the crude protein content is 5% - 10%, and the total amount of 16 amino acids is 6.8% - 8.0% (there are 7 essential amino acids). Konjac also contains a variety of minerals, such as K, Ca, Mg, Fe, Mn, Cu, Co, etc., with high content. At the same time, it also contains alkaloids, starch and other polysaccharides, as well as betulinic acid, β-sitosterol, melissane, xylose, as well as carotene, thiamine, riboflavin, ascorbic acid and other substances.

What are the functions of Amorophophallus Konjac?

Nutritional supplement

Amorophophallus Konjac is also rich in vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. After proper consumption, it can supplement the nutrients needed by the body and is beneficial to health.

Clean the intestines

Amorophophallus Konjac is a natural water-absorbing colloid that can decompose short-chain fatty acids in the intestines, promote intestinal peristalsis, and reduce the accumulation of intestinal waste.

Increase satiety

It is rich in starch, protein, collagen and other ingredients, which can increase satiety and reduce the intake of other foods.

Purify blood

It contains glucosidase, which can reduce the entry of fat and cholesterol into the blood, reduce blood viscosity and slow flow.

Promote digestion

The ingredients of konjac gum can stimulate intestinal peristalsis and promote gastrointestinal digestion, especially in moisturizing the intestinal mucosa and regulating intestinal flora.

Lower blood sugar and blood lipids

Amorophophallus Konjac contains a water-soluble dietary fiber-glucomannan, which can slow down digestion and absorption, stabilize blood sugar and blood lipids, and play a role in lowering blood sugar and blood lipids.

Inhibit fat

The dietary fiber in konjac gum can absorb water, form mucus in the intestines, form a sense of fullness in the intestines, avoid overeating, and help control weight.

Prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases

It is rich in dietary fiber, which can promote gastrointestinal motility, facilitate the discharge of waste in the body, and prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases to a certain extent.

What are the characteristics of Amorophophallus Konjac?

Amorophophallus Konjac is a high molecular weight, non-ionic polysaccharide extracted from the tuber of the perennial herbaceous plant konjac of the genus Araceae, and its main component is glucomannan (KGM).

Thickener and stabilizer

As a thickener and stabilizer, it can be added to jelly, jam, fruit juice, vegetable juice, ice cream, ice cream and other cold drinks, solid beverages, seasoning powder and soup powder.

Binder

In the food industry, Amorophophallus Konjac can also be used as a binder and added to noodles, rice noodles, minced skin, meatballs, ham sausage, bread and pastries to enhance gluten strength and maintain freshness.

Gelling agent

It can also be used as a gelling agent and added to various soft candies, cowhide candies and crystal candies, or used to make bionic foods.

Film-forming property

Edible packaging materials and paper foods can also be produced using the film-forming property of konjac.

Physical and chemical properties

It can remove acetic acid groups in an alkaline environment to produce elastic sols with ideal thermal stability. In food, it can improve the physical properties of food, increase the viscosity of food, and stabilize the emulsified and suspended states.

Physiological functions

Amorophophallus Konjac is a soluble dietary fiber with physiological functions such as weight loss, laxative, lowering blood lipids, and lowering blood pressure. It plays an important role in preventing and assisting in the treatment of modern diseases of affluence such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes.

Where can Amorophophallus Konjac be used?

As a multifunctional food additive, konjac gum has a wide range of applications, covering the food industry, pharmaceutical manufacturing, industrial products and many other industries.

Food field

In the food industry, Amorophophallus Konjac can be used as a thickener, stabilizer, binder, gelling agent, etc., and is used in the production of a variety of foods. For example, as a stabilizer in ice cream, it makes the taste smooth and delicate; as an additive in baked foods such as biscuits and cakes, it makes the product look smooth and loose in texture; as a foam stabilizer in beer; as a clarifier in juice and alcohol; in food preservation, the film-forming property of konjac gum can be used to make microcapsules to extend the shelf life of eggs, meat, fish, fruits and vegetables.

Medical field

Amorophophallus Konjac can be used as health food, base material, filler, biological medicine, pharmaceutical raw material, etc. In addition, konjac gum can also be used as an animal feed additive.

Daily chemical products field

In the field of daily chemical products, Amorophophallus Konjac can be used as an additive for products such as facial cleansers, beauty creams, lotions, shampoos, toothpastes, shower gels, and facial masks.

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