Konjac glucomannan

Latin Name: Amorphophallus konjac.

Synonymes: Devil's Tongue, Doo Bulbs, Konjac Mannan, Corpse Flowers, Voodoo Lily, Snake Palm

Botany: Glucomannan is a water-soluble dietary fiber that’s derived from konjac root (Amorphophallus konjac). Konjac is a kind of perennial herbaceous herb unique to Asia, and cultivated in Japan. The fresh Konjac tuber contains an average of 13% dry matter, of which 70% is Glucomannan, and the remaining 30% is starch.

Description: Glucomannan is an all-natural dietary source of 100% fiber. It's a high molecular weight polysaccharide-aride consisting primarily of mannose and glucose sugars. Glucomannan can not only absorb up to 200 times its weight in water but also create a highly viscous gel from 20,000 to 40,000 cps and form a reversible or a thermo-non-reversible gel. And Glucomannan contains zero calories, so it's an excellent addition to a sensible weight loss program.

Function:

1. Reduces postprandial glycemia;

2. Improves diabetic control;

3. Lowers blood cholesterol;

4. Lowers blood pressure;

5. Controls appetite and reduces body weight;

6. Increases insulin sensitivity;

7. Reducing heart disease.

Glucomannan:

CAS No: 37220-17-0

EINECS: 253-404-6

Appearance: White or cream to pale yellow-brown powder.

Test Method: HPLC.

Specification: 98%.

Store conditions: keep in dry, cool place, under 25°C, 65% relative humidity, it can be stored for one year without change of the quality.

Packaging: packed in HDPE laminated Kraft paper bag with a loose plastic bag insides of 20kg or 25kg net each.

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