Konjac Extract

Product Description

Konjac, which is also called JURUO in Chinese, is herbaceous perennial belonging to Araceae.Its major composition is glucomannan contained in its tuber. Konjac glucomannan is extract from Konjac with white in physical appearance with no odor. It has high viscosity and transparency, and can be quickly dissolved.
 
Function:
1. Reduces postprandial (after-meal) glycemia (slow release carbohydrate)
2. Improves diabetic control ( ADA:fiber supplement required for long-term diabetic control)
3. Lowers blood cholesterol (¡°drug like¡± effect ¨C****9% lowering)
4. Lowers blood pressure (rarely seen with fiber)
5. Controls appetite and reduces body weight (*-fold multi-impact effect)
6. Increases insulin sensitivity (treatment and prevention of syndrome ¨CX)
7. Improves syndrome-X (unique effects- presently no treatment available)
8. Control the insulin resistant syndrome and the development of diabetesII
9. Reducing heart disease. Usage: used a gelling agent, thickener,film former, stabilizer, emulsifier and  soluble fiber source in bakery products, confectionary, dairy products, noodles,pasta, health foods, functional foods, frozen foods and ice cream, canned, minced meat and fish, salad dressing and sauces, pet foods, edible films and capsules. Appetite Suppressant: Konjac root extract is an excellent appetite suppressant. When Glucomannan is taken into the stomach, it absorbs liquid and turns into a substance similar to gelatin.