[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)

Preheat oven to 325 degrees and bake for approximately 30 to 35 minutes on a parchment lined cookie sheet!!

I used 1 cup of oatmeal 8sp, 1/3 cup Swerve ( truvia/ Stevia or splenda), 1/3 cup Josephs maple syrup ( or any thick kind or honey would be 1/4 cup), IF you add 1/4 tsp of Xantham gum it will make the syrup even thicker ( optional not necessary) I used 1 pinch of salt (1/4 tsp), 1 tsp olive oil 1sp ( or use coconut oil), 1tsp vanilla, 1 tbs cinnamon ( or what u like or cocoa or pb2 powder count the sp if u do ), Add it’s optional : 1 tbs of slivered almonds ( toasted is delicious) 1sp coconut ( toasted ) 1sp, 1 tbs sunflower seeds 1sp, 1 tbs pumpkin seeds 1sp. After baked I add 1 tbs of sugar free chocolate chips ( low carb grocery store) or look at your local bulk or health food store!! You can add it before but they usually melt!!! Pinch and form balls after its cooled!!

TO MAKE IT CHOCOLATE FLAVORED…. ADD 1 TBS OF COCOA

TO MAKE IT PEANUT BUTTER TASTING..ADD 1 OR 2 TBS OF PB2 POWDER

If you want craisins or dates or any dried fruit always add after baking and add the smart points value!! You end up with over 2 cups of granola!!! Mine is 4 sp for a half cup of granola!!!! ENJOY!