[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)

That’s right – its a cake made with grapes! Watch and learn how Nonna creates one of the greatest and most unique desserts of all time – so good and full of grapes….

INGREDIENTS
flour – 4 cups
sugar – 1 cup
vegetable oil – 1 cup
milk – 1cup
eggs – 4
vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
baking powder – 6 teaspoons
grapes – 4 cups, sliced in half
sugar – 1 tablespoon (nonna uses coconut sugar)

DIRECTIONS
for this recipe, Nonna is using a food processor for mixing purposes
add eggs, sugar and oil – blend for 30 seconds
add milk, vanilla, baking powder and 2 cups of flour – blend for 30 seconds
add the last 2 cups of flour – blend for 30 seconds
scrape sides of food processor to ensure a good mixture – blend for a final 30 seconds or until smooth
in a large greased pan, pour in mixture a little at a time
spread the mixture evenly throughout the pan
now its time to add the grapes
add the sliced grapes to the cake, one at a time, in row format (watch nonna for detailed technique)
sprinkle the top of the cake with your choice of sugar (nonna uses coconut sugar)
bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes

Mangia!

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MUSIC
“Bushwick Tarantella Loop” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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