[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)

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Step 1: Recognize sugar code words
Stop eating refined sugar, and products made with it, by avoiding anything with the following ingredients: sugar; brown sugar; fructose; sucrose; glucose; maltrose; succinate; molasses; date, beet, grape, corn, or cane sugar; corn syrup; carob or sorghum syrup; fruit-juice concentrate; sorbitol; barley malt; caramel; malodextrin; dextran; or dextrose.

Tip
Many foods you might not expect often contain sugar: bagels, soy sauce, fruit-flavored yogurt, potato chips, and bacon.

Step 2: Ditch the artificial stuff
Ditch artificial sweeteners, too. That means no aspartame, saccharine, sucralose, or acesulfame.

Tip
If you must have something sweet in your coffee or tea, use a small amount of the natural sugar alternatives stevia, agave, or xylitol. The next best option is unprocessed raw honey or 100 percent pure organic maple syrup.

Step 3: Start with a smoothie
Replace your usual breakfast with a nutritious smoothie. Find recipes at SpentMD.com.

Step 4: Cut cravings
Curb cravings by taking 1,000 milligrams of the amino acid glutamine every four to six hours, or as needed. It tricks the body into thinking it is getting glucose, which reduces the desire for sugar.

Tip
Eating unprocessed foods rich in nutrients will naturally curb your sugar cravings.

Step 5: Satisfy your sweet tooth
Satisfy sweet cravings with a piece of fruit, an ounce of 70 to 85 percent dark chocolate, or a cup of organic plain yogurt with a teaspoon of stevia, raw honey, or agave syrup. Do this only when necessary, and no more than three times a day.

Step 6: Drink water
Drink lots of water, plain or sparkling. It helps reduce sugar cravings.

Tip
Add fresh mint or a slice of lemon or lime to your water for flavor.

Step 7: Cheat occasionally
Have a small treat made out of real sugar every fifth day or so if you need it. It will help prevent a sugar binge.

Step 8: Stick with it
Stick with it! The first three days are the toughest; after that, you’ll feel lighter and have more energy. Hang on for another ten days, and your hunger for sugar should dramatically diminish.

Did You Know?
There are 15 calories in one teaspoon of sugar.

Mrs.Vahchef is very fond of cooking and her Recipes are very unique and fit for busy women specially working women

This is a very aromatic sambar recipe prepared with pumpkin and served with rice and idly.

INGREDIENTS:

Chana dal 1 tsp
Coriander seeds ½ tsp
Pepper corn 10 nos
Dry red chillies 4-5 nos
Coconut(grated) 1 tsp
Oil 4 tbs
Mustard seeds ½ tsp
Fenugreek seeds 5 nos
Curry leaves 1 spring
Green chillies 4 nos
Pumpkin(pieces) 1 cup
Turmeric powder ½ tsp
Salt To taste
Tamarind juice 1 cup
Toor dal, 1 cup
Coriander leaves(chopped) 1 tbs

METHOD:

1. Take a pan and add chana dal, coriander seeds, pepper corn, dry red chillies and dry roast and transfer into blender, add finely grated coconut, little water and make smooth paste.

2. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, curry leaves, green chillies, pumpkin pieces, and saute it.

3. To it add turmeric powder, salt and mix it, cook for 2-3 mins with lid on it.

4. Add tamarind juice, little water and mix it, later cook with lid on for 3-4 mins.

5. Add boiled toor dal, smooth paste, salt, simmer it for 3-4 mins.

6. Atlast add coriander leaves and switch off flame.

7. Now pumpkin sambar udupi style is ready to serve.