[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)

Which is more effective? Powders or tinctures

John from https://www.okraw.com/ interviews 15 long-term raw foodists if you should eat seaweed which is known as a superfood due to its abundance of nutritional benefits on a raw food diet.

In this episode, you will hear from a total of 15 raw food educators that teach people about eating raw foods. You will learn the opinions on seaweed aka sea vegetables and if you should eat them on a raw vegan diet. You will learn some benefits of seaweed as well as some of the potential problems with eating these nutrient dense vegetables from the sea.

At the end of this episode, John will share his opinions on sea weeds as well as the many different kinds and varieties of the sea weeds he includes in his diet. You will also discover how much seaweed John eats and why he feels they are important to thrive on a raw food diet.

After watching this episode, you will know if you will want to avoid or include seaweed in your diet and the types you may want to eat to get the beneficial vitamins, minerals including trace minerals and other nutrients in these amazing vegetables from the sea.

In this episode, you will learn from:

01:24 Megan Elizabeth – 6 Years Raw https://www.meganelizabeth.com
02:01 Kristina Carillo-Bukram – 9 years raw https://www.fullyraw.com
02:56 Karen Ranzi – 20 Years Raw https://www.superhealthychildren.com
03:24 Lou Corona – 41 Years Raw https://www.loucorona.com
05:12 Dr. Rick Dina, D.C. – 27 Years Raw https://www.rawfoodeducation.com
06:58 Nomi Shannon – 27 Years Raw https://www.rawgourmet.com
09:10 Ronnie Skurow – 14 Years Raw https://www.ubraw.com
11:30 Chris Kendall – 10 Years Raw https://www.therawadvantage.com
13:22 Don Bennett D.A.S. – 20 Years Raw https://www.health101.org
14:23 Dan McDonald Life Regenerator – 14 Years Raw https://www.youtube.com/liferegenerator
15:30 Dr. Samuel Mielcarski – 15 Years Raw https://www.drsampt.com
16:50 Tim Van Orden – 10 years raw https://www.runningraw.com
17:45 Matt Monarch – 17 Years Raw https://www.therawfoodworld.com
18:16 Viktoras Kulvinskas – 50 Years Raw https://www.viktoras.org
20:45 John Kohler – 21 Years Raw https://www.okraw.com

Referenced Videos:
How to Harvest Sea Vegetables from the Ocean to Eat

Seaweed to Enrich your garden

Growing Vegetables in Your Garden with Trace Minerals Playlist

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