high purity Konjac gum

Konjac gum comes from the tuber of the plant konjac. Konjac contains low calorie, low protein, high dietary fiber, is the ideal diet food. Structure Konjac gum is a polysaccharide made of D-mannose and D-glucose. The ratio of D-mannose to D-glucose was 1:1.6. Character White or creamy to light brownish yellow powder. Basically odorless, tasteless. Its aqueous solution has strong trailing phenomenon, high consistency and certain decomposition ability to fiber. Soluble in water, insoluble in ethanol and grease. Performance characteristics As a kind of soluble dietary fiber, it can form a protective layer around food, thus preventing digestive enzymes from interacting with food. It can absorb water and expand (80-100 times), suppress appetite, produce a feeling of satiety, and reduce intake. It can delay and prevent the absorption of nutrients such as cholesterol and monosaccharides, thus reducing the synthesis of fatty acids in the body. It has the functio…