Konjac Extract

What Is Konjac Extract？

Konjac Extract Powder is a powdered product extracted from the konjac plant (Amorphophallus konjac). The konjac plant is a perennial plant native to East Asia. Its rhizomes are rich in glucomannan. It is mainly made from the rhizome of the konjac plant through processing, extraction, crushing and other processes. The main ingredient is glucomannan, which is a water-soluble fiber. Glucomannan has high molecular weight and viscosity, and can absorb large amounts of water to form a gel-like substance. It is a low-calorie and low-carbohydrate food ingredient. Glucomannan itself is hardly digested and absorbed by the human body, so it can be used as a low-calorie alternative, suitable for people who need to control their caloric intake. Rich in dietary fiber, especially water-soluble fiber. Dietary fiber is beneficial to human health. It can promote intestinal peristalsis, increase satiety, regulate blood sugar and cholesterol levels, etc.

What Are The Benefits Of Natural Konjac Powder?

Regulate Blood Sugar Levels

Glucomannan has the effect of lowering blood sugar. It can delay the digestion and absorption of food, reduce the release and absorption of glucose, thereby reducing blood sugar peaks and blood sugar fluctuations. This is very important for blood sugar control in diabetics.

Regulate Cholesterol Levels

Glucomannan can bind to cholesterol, preventing it from being absorbed. It can reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels in the blood while increasing high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) levels, helping to maintain a good blood lipid balance.

Promote Gut Health

Rich in dietary fiber, good for intestinal health. It can increase stool volume, promote intestinal peristalsis and prevent constipation. At the same time, glucomannan can be fermented by beneficial bacteria in the intestines to produce short-chain fatty acids, which provide energy to intestinal cells and maintain the health of the intestinal mucosa.

Help Reduce Fat Absorption

Glucomannan can combine with fat to form a complex and reduce fat absorption. This is helpful for weight control and reducing fat intake.

Reduce Acid Reflux

The gel-like substance can form a protective layer in the stomach, reduce the irritation of the esophagus by gastric acid, and relieve the symptoms of acid reflux.

Lower Blood Pressure

Glucomannan has a certain antihypertensive effect. It can help lower blood pressure by increasing urine output, improving blood vessel elasticity and reducing the load on the heart.

Improve Skin Health

It is rich in water-soluble fiber and various nutrients, which can promote the body's metabolism, increase the moisture content of the skin, and improve problems such as dry and rough skin.

What Are The Applications Of Konjac Extract Powder?

Food Industry

It can be used as a food additive to increase the texture, stability and taste of food. It can be used to make diet foods, sugar-free foods, low-fat foods, gluten-free foods, etc. It can also be used to make noodles, tofu, jelly, lactic acid bacteria drinks and other foods to increase their fiber content and nutritional value.

Health Care Products

It is widely used in making weight loss products and dietary supplements. Due to its rich glucomannan content, it can help control appetite and increase feelings of fullness, thereby helping to reduce the number of calories consumed. In addition, it can also regulate blood sugar, lower cholesterol, promote intestinal health, etc., so it has a certain sales volume in the health care product market.

Medical Field

It also has certain applications in the medical field. Due to its blood sugar and cholesterol lowering effects, it can be used to make medicines for the treatment of diabetes, hyperlipidemia and other diseases. In addition, it can also be used to make oral intestinal cleansers to help eliminate waste and toxins from the intestines.

Beauty And Skin Care Products

It also has certain applications in beauty and skin care products. Due to its rich water-soluble fiber and various nutrients, it can improve the skin's moisturizing ability and improve dry, rough skin and other problems. It is often used to make facial masks, cleansing products, lotions and other skin care products.

Animal Food

It can also be used in animal feed as a high-fiber, low-energy additive. It adds bulk to animal feed, enhances satiety, reduces energy intake, helps control animal weight and promotes digestive health.

Industrial Applications

It can also be used in industrial fields, such as fiber reinforcement in the textile industry, fiber thickener in the paper industry, etc.

Yuantai Company’s Konjac Extract Powder Has The Following Characteristics:

High Fiber Content: Rich in glucomannan fiber, a water-soluble fiber. This fiber is highly absorbent and can swell to form a gel in the gastrointestinal tract, increasing feelings of fullness, reducing appetite, and helping with weight control and weight loss.

Low-Calorie: It is a low-energy food, with the calories usually not exceeding 10 kcal per 100 grams. This makes it an ideal ingredient in many weight loss products and foods to meet people's demand for low-calorie foods.

Odorless And Colorless: It has no obvious taste or color and can be widely used in food, health products and beauty and skin care products without significantly affecting the taste and appearance of the product.

Rich In Nutrients: In addition to being rich in fiber, it also contains a variety of nutrients, such as potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, vitamins, etc. These nutrients play an important role in maintaining good health and boosting metabolism.

High Safety: It is a natural plant extract that has been scientifically extracted and processed and does not contain any chemical additives and preservatives.

Company Introduction

Shaanxi Yuantai Biological Technology Co., Ltd (YTBIO) is committed to providing customers with the highest-quality Pure Konjac Extract powder Bulk and services so that every consumer can enjoy natural, healthy, and high-quality food. If you have any inquiries or needs about our products, please feel free to contact us, and we will reply to you as soon as possible.

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