[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)

Today—31st July 2015—we continued the Sarson Satyagraha that we had started in 1998. We gathered in Rajghat to take a pledge that we will protect our mustard. We invite every citizen who cares about their food, their health, their nation, the biodiversity of this country, their farmers, to join the Sarson Satyagraha. Our Seed Freedom, our Food Freedom depends on staying free of GMO mustard.
Read more: https://seedfreedom.info/campaign/sarson-satyagraha-civil-disobedience-against-gmo-mustard/

“In 1998 India’s indigenous edible oils made from mustard, coconut, sesame, linseed and groundnut processed in artisanal cold-press mills were banned, using “food safety” as an excuse. The restrictions on import of soya oil were simultaneously removed. Ten million farmers’ livelihoods were threatened. One million oil mills in villages were closed. And millions of tons of artificially cheap GMO soya oil continue to be dumped on India. Women from the slums of Delhi came out in a movement to reject soya and bring back mustard oil. “Sarson bachao, soyabean bhagao” (save the mustard, drive away the soyabean) was the women’s call from the streets of Delhi. We did succeed in bringing back mustard through our “sarson satyagraha” (non-cooperation with the ban on mustard oil).”
Source: Resurgence No. 242 May/June 2007
From the speech delivered at the Terra Madre conference, Turin, Italy – Fall 2006

https://www.swamahiman.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Food-Freedom-6-Resurgence.pdf

Learn more:
BOOK – Stolen Harvest, by Vandana Shiva
Chapter 2 Soy Imperialism and the Destruction of Local Food Cultures
2000 – South End Press

https://www.amazon.com/Stolen-Harvest-Hijacking-Global-Supply/dp/0896086070

———————————
Join Navdanya online:
Website – https://www.navdanya.org
Twitter – https://twitter.com/drvandanashiva
Twitter – https://twitter.com/NavdanyaBija
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/drvandanashiva
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJdqs2zt4SM9H9gJaOeH2Q
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/vandanashiva.navdanya
Contacts – https://www.navdanya.org/contact

Join Seed Freedom online:
Website – https://seedfreedom.info
Twitter – https://twitter.com/occupytheseed
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/occupytheseed
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/savetheseed
Email: info [at] seedfreedom [dot] in

Available at https://www.shop.com/shopforsheffield/561800349-p+260.xhtml?vid=214196

Practicing internist and faculty member at the New York University School of Medicine, Dr. Steven Lamm, said: “I can tell you that your OPC-3 is probably the best antioxidant cocktail in the marketplace. It’s a great combination of ingredients that truly meets the body’s needs.”
Lamm is also known to millions of people as the house doctor on popular television show, “The View.”

What Makes Isotonix OPC-3® Unique?

Isotonix OPC-3® is an isotonic-capable food supplement that is made from a combination of bilberry, grape seed, red wine and pine bark extracts, and citrus extract bioflavonoids, all found to be powerful antioxidants. Oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs) are bioflavonoids (complex organic plant compounds) found in fruits, vegetables and certain tree barks that provide exceptional nutritional benefits to the human body. Studies have shown OPCs to be up to 20 times more powerful than vitamin C and 50 times more powerful than vitamin E in neutralizing free radicals. Isotonix OPC-3 contains the only isotonic form of Pycnogenol® in the world. Pycnogenol is a natural plant extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree and the most clinically researched and potent bioflavonoid.*

Isotonic, which means “same pressure,” bears the same chemical resemblance of the body’s blood, plasma and tears. All fluids in the body have a certain concentration, referred to as osmotic pressure. The body’s common osmotic pressure, which is isotonic, allows a consistent maintenance of body tissues. In order for a substance to be absorbed and used in the body’s metabolism, it must be transported in an isotonic state.

Isotonix® dietary supplements are delivered in an isotonic solution. This means that the body has less work to do to in obtaining maximum absorption. The isotonic state of the suspension allows nutrients to pass directly into the small intestine and be rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream. With Isotonix products, little nutritive value is lost, making the absorption of nutrients highly efficient while delivering maximum results.

Primary Benefits of Isotonix OPC-3®*:

Combats free radicals
Demonstrates anti-inflammatory activity
Helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels
Helps maintain healthy circulation by strengthening capillaries, arteries and veins
Helps maintain joint flexibility
Helps promote cardiovascular health
Helps reduce mild menstrual cramping and abdominal pain
Helps support visual health/visual acuity
Potent free radical scavenger
Promotes healthy blood vessel dilation
Promotes healthy nitric oxide levels
Supports a healthy complexion
Supports healthy blood glucose levels
Supports healthy platelet activity
Supports healthy sperm quality
Promotes sinus comfort

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.