Konjac glucomannan/flour/ powder application
Konjac glucomannan application :Food Application and Medical Application
Konjac glucomanna also called konjac flour, konjac gum , konjac powder.
Here is the application of konjac glucomannan:
Food application:
Carbonated beverages:
Particulate suspension
Mouth-feel
Control Viscosity
Control Foam
Concentrates and ades:
Control Viscosity
Used in powdered and liquid concentrates
Improve mouth-feel
Particulate suspension
Maintains foam
Reduces food calories
Plate or carry flavors
Regulates freeze point
Keep color and flavor
Dairy based drinks:
For Aseptic, UHT and HTST formulations
Particulate suspension
Improve Mouth-feel
Aids in Processing
Desserts:
Improve Texture
Water-holding capacity
Dough conditioners:
Retains moisture
Reduces tackiness
Strengthen pliability
Fiber drinks:
Fiber content
Mouth-feel
Formed foods:
Creates gel structures
Gel set control
Adhesion of layers
Assist in extrusion processing
Controls viscosity of matrix
Frozen foods:
Crystal growth control
Moisture loss Prevention
Reduces freezer burn
Controls synerisis
Thaw separation Prevention
Controls freezing point
Glazes:
Creates low solids glazes
Reduces tackiness
Enhances shine
Extends shelf life
Improve flexibility
Gravies:
Adjust Viscosity
Emulsion stability
Non-dairy creamers :
Phase separation Control
Improve mouth-feel
Prolong shelf life
Cream ：
Foam stabilization
Prevents synerisis
Reduce Cost
Sausage/meat products：
Juice/gravy holding capacity
Shape-forming/holding excellence
Adds sticky texture Whipping
Ice cream :
Adds viscosity
Emulsion stability
Bakery products:
Dietary fiber supplement
Improvement in sponge
Prolongs the freshness.
Confectionary :
Viscosity
Texture improve
Moisture enhancer
Sticky texture
Pasta/ noodles:
Water holding capacity
Texture improvement
Pudding:
thickening, mouth-feel
Jelly：
gel strength
texture improvement
Yogurt:
fruit suspension
Viscosity
Gelation
Beverages:
Fiber content
Mouth- feel
Edible films :
both water –soluble and insoluble film to water available
Medical Application:
Cholesterol reduction by glucomannan and chitosan is mediated by changes in cholesterol absorption and bile acid and fat excretion in rats.
Glycemia and other associated risk factors improvement for coronary heart disease.
Beneficial effect of viscous dietary fiber from konjac mannan on the insulin resistance syndrome.
Childhood obesity treatment .
Chronic use of glucomannan in the dietary treatment of severe obesity.
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