Konjac Gum Manufacturer | Konjac Gum Flour

Konjac Gum Manufacturer | Konjac Gum Flour

Konjac Gum Flour, also known as konjac gum powder, is a natural plant extract commonly used in the food industry and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Extracted from the roots of the konjac plant, it has excellent gelling and thickening properties, improving the texture and taste of food, making it richer and smoother. Konjac Gum Flour is also often used to make low-calorie, low-fat and low-sugar foods because it not only increases the viscosity of the food, but also improves the stability of the food and extends its shelf life.
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Foodmate Co., Ltd. was funded in 2012, with the factory located in Jiujiang city, Jiangxi Province, and the head office in Shanghai, China. Foodmate is a technological innovative enterprise, which is engaged in R&D, manufacture and sales of natural, nutritious and functional products with modern biological technique.Our range of food ingredients include: Gelatin, Collagen Peptides, Konjac Gum,Carrageenan and others.  Besides, our different calorie-free sugar substitute: EkoSweet™ series is a shining star recently.

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Advantages of konjac gum as a natural thickener

The main source of konjac gum is the konjac plant, which is a natural raw material. Konjac gum does not contain chemicals or additives, making it healthier and more natural. Konjac gum has low-calorie and low-carb properties. It provides almost no calories and is suitable for low-calorie or low-carbohydrate foods. It is odorless and colorless is another advantage. It does not affect the taste or appearance of food or beverages. Konjac gum is rich in dietary fiber, which helps promote intestinal health, lower cholesterol levels, and maintain a feeling of fullness, making it a widely used ingredient in health foods and dietary supplements.

Application of konjac gum in food industry

As a natural thickener, it is commonly used in foods, including sauces, condiments, pastries, frozen foods and pastries. Konjac gum can quickly absorb water and form a gel, thereby improving the texture and consistency of the product and increasing the smoothness of the mouthfeel. It remains stable at low temperatures and is suitable for frozen and refrigerated foods. It is also commonly used in dairy products, beverages and jams to improve their consistency and texture. Due to its low calorie, odorless and colorless characteristics, konjac gum is also widely used in low-calorie or low-sugar foods, meeting the needs of modern consumers for health and deliciousness.

The preparation method of konjac gum

The preparation method of konjac gum involves the following steps:

Harvesting and cleaning konjac rhizomes: Harvest konjac rhizomes and clean them thoroughly to remove soil and impurities.

Cutting and Grating: The cleaned rhizomes are cut into small pieces and then grated into a pulp.

Mixing and Steeping: The ground konjac rhizome pulp is mixed with water and soaked for a period of time to separate out the glucose and mannan.

Precipitation and separation: Glucose and mannan are separated by precipitation and separation. Mannan is the main component of konjac gum.

Drying and Crushing: Konjac gum obtained from mannan is dried and crushed into powder for use in food and other products.

Packaging and Distribution: Finally, konjac gum powder is packaged and distributed to food processors and manufacturers for use in a variety of food products and commodities.

The preparation process of konjac gum focuses on hygiene and quality control to ensure the safety and usability of the final product.

Comparison of konjac gum and other thickeners

Konjac gum is a natural thickener, mainly extracted from the konjac plant. Compared with synthetic thickeners, it is more natural and healthier. It does not contain chemicals or additives. In terms of thickening effect, only a small amount of konjac gum is needed. It can increase the viscosity of food and reduce costs during the production process. Konjac gum is virtually odorless and colorless and does not affect the flavor or appearance of foods, making it ideal for use in a variety of food preparations. Konjac gum is rich in dietary fiber and helps promote intestinal health and weight control, making it uniquely advantageous in health foods and dietary supplements.

Frequently Asked Question

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The main ingredient of our konjac gum is pure natural konjac root extract.

Our konjac gum is purely natural and does not contain any chemical additives or preservatives.

Our konjac gum is produced in China, which has the highest quality konjac planting base in the world.

We recommend using about 1-2 grams of konjac gum each time, and you can increase or decrease the amount as needed. To use, just add konjac gum to the food you want to thicken or stabilize, and stir evenly.

Our konjac gum has a shelf life of up to two years under sealed, dry, and cool conditions.

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