[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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Delicious and healthy spicy pumpkin, coconut & flaxseed soup

With thanks to www.pikalily.com

Ingredients:
• 1 Medium – large pumpkin
• 1 Leek, cut into chunks
• 1 Onion, diced
• 1 Inch raw ginger, grated
• 1 Lemongrass
• 4 Tbsp Thai red curry paste
• 1 Litre vegetable (or chicken) stock
• 400ml Coconut milk
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 Tbsp honey
• 3 – 4 Tsp olive oil
• 2 Heaped spoons Linwoods flaxseed, sunflower and pumpkin seeds

Method:
1. Pre-heat the oven to 200C and peel and deseed the pumpkin. Cut into chunks and place on a large roasting tray and add 2 tsp of olive oil. Drizzle over 1 tbsp of honey and season with salt and pepper. Place in the oven and roast for 30 minutes.

2. Add 2 tsp of olive oil to a large pot and add the onion, leeks, ginger and lemongrass and cook for 10 minutes until soft.

3. Stir in the Thai red curry paste and add the roasted pumpkin and its juices. Add the coconut milk and vegetable stock and simmer for 5 – 10 minutes. Add 2 tbsp of Linwoods flaxseed, sunflower and pumpkin seeds and then remove the stalk of lemongrass.

4. Add juice of one lime and allow to cool slightly before blending all of the ingredients. Return to the heat and gently heat through. Serve, garnish and enjoy.