[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)

Yields. 1 loaf

Ingredients :

1 and 1/4 cups of all purpose flour
3/4 cups of pumpkin puree
1/2 cup of white sugar
1/4 cup of brown sugar
1 teaspoon of baking soda
1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice
1/3 cup of vegetable oil
1/3 cup of water
2 eggs
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1/4 cup of pumpkin seeds

Instructions:

1. In a bowl mix flour, white and brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice.
2. In a separate bowl whisk water, oil, vanilla, eggs, and pumpkin puree. Mix it very well.
3. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until incorporated. Stir in half of the pumpkin seeds
4. Pour batter into a loaf pan and sprinkle the rest of the pumpkin seeds on top.
5. Bake for 20 minutes at 425 degrees fahrenheit. Take the bread out and cover the top with foil, bake for 20 more minutes. Let it cool covered, this will help to keep the moisture in the bread.

Ingredientes.
1 y 1/4 tazas de harina blanca
3/4 taza de puree de calabaza
1/2 taza de azucar blanca
1/2 taza de azucar morena
1 cucharadita de baking soda
1/2 cucharadita de polvo para hornear
1/2 cucharadita de sal
1/2 cucharadita de canela en polvo
1 cucharadita de especie para pastel de calabaza
1/3 taza de aceite vegetal
1/3 taza de agua
2 huevos
1 cucharadita de extracto de vanilla
1/4 taza de pepitas

Instrucciones
1. En un contenedor mezclar la harina, azucar blanca, azucar morena, polvo para hornear, baking soda, sal, canela en polvo y especie de pastel de calabaza.
2. En otro contenedor mezclar aceite, agua, huevos, vainilla, y el pure de calabaza hasta que todo este bien incorporado.
3. Agregar la mezcla de ingredientes liquidos a la mezcla de ingredientes secos. Agregar la mitad de las pepitas y mezclar bien.
4. Poner mezcla en un molde para pan y esparcir el resto de las pepitas encima.
5. Hornear por 20 minutos a 425 grados fahernheit. Despues de 20 minutos, sacar el pan y cubrir la superficie con papel aluminio. Hornear por 20 minutos mas. Dejar enfriar completamente.

I hope you enjoy this video! Let me know what you think of the lab in the comments.
DISCLAIMER:
This experiment must be performed outside or in a fume hood. Gloves and goggles must be worn at all times. I am not responsible for injuries.