Konjac Glucomannan (KGM)
also known as Konjac Glucomannan, is a heteropolysaccharide formed from glucose and mannose joined by a β-1, 4-glucoside bond.
This substance is commonly found in the cell wall of plants and yeast cells, because of its unique physical and chemical properties, in food, medicine,
health products and cosmetics and other fields have a wide range of applications.
Konjac Extract
Konjac Glucomannan 90%
Konjac glucomannan
CAS number 37220-17-0
Molecular weight N/A
Place of Origin:China
Packaging:1KG/Bag. 25kg/drums
The private label service:500g/1kg/ Aluminum foil bag
the Capsules OEM service; 0# Capsules 500mg/pcs. 2000pcs/kg in Vacuum bag
The efficacy of konjac glucomannan：
Konjac glucomannan (KGM) is a kind of natural macromolecular water-soluble polysaccharide extracted from Konjac,
which has various physiological activities and wide applications.
1. Medicinal value
1.1 Lowering blood sugar
Konjac glucomannan has a positive effect on glucose metabolism and can reduce blood sugar levels.
Studies have shown that the use of compound Konjac powder in the treatment of type 2 diabetes patients can reduce the fasting blood glucose rate
and 2 hours after meals blood glucose rate of 53% and 51%, and the decrease rate of HBA1c can reach 59.9%.
1.2 Lowering blood lipids
Konjac glucomannan can affect lipid metabolism and has a significant effect on lowering blood lipids. It can not only reduce the serum cholesterol of rats,
but also reverse the fatty liver, and has no adverse effect on the absorption and utilization of Ca, Fe, Zn and Cu.
1.3 Weight loss Effect
As a low calorie food,Konjac glucomannan has obvious weight loss effect. It can increase the feeling of fullness and reduce the intake of other foods,
thus assisting in weight control.
1.4 Improving Constipation
Konjac glucomannan contains a large amount of dietary fiber, which helps to promote gastrointestinal motility and improve constipation symptoms.
1.5 Adjuvant treatment of cancer
Konjac glucomannan has a certain inhibitory and preventive effect on certain types of cancer.
For example, it has an inhibitory effect on lung cancer induced by methylnitronitroguanidine (MNNG), and has an inhibitory effect on spontaneous liver cancer,
liver injury induced by β-galactosamine, and colon cancer.
1.6 Improving Immunity
Konjac glucomannan can promote the immune function of mice, increase the thymus index and spleen index,
and promote the synthesis and release of interleukin-1 (IL-1) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) by macrophages.
2. Edible value
2.1 Enhance food characteristics
Konjac glucomannan has good film formation, thickening, water retention and other characteristics, which can be used to improve the texture and taste of food.
For example, adding KGM to foods such as noodles and rice noodles can increase their stickiness, elasticity and stretchability.
2.2 As a low calorie food ingredient
Konjac glucomannan cannot be degraded to monosaccharide absorption in the small intestine,
it is suitable for diabetes and other people who should not consume too much carbohydrate.
2.3 Wide application fields
Konjac glucomannan is widely used in the food industry, such as meat products, fat-free candy, jelly pudding, fruit juice, vegetable juice, yogurt, ice cream,
ice cream, dairy products, dairy products, popsicles, suspended drinks, etc. In addition,
it can also be used in solid drinks, seasoning powder, soup powder, sauce and other foods.
