Konjac yam, also known as Amorphophalms konjac, belongs to the Araceae family and is a plant that has been grown in many Asian countries such as Japan, China, India, Vietnam... to get tubers as raw materials. food processing, food additives and functional foods

Konjac tubers are mainly processed into konjac powder, the main ingredient is Glucomannan. This is a type of water-soluble polysaccharide macromolecule, made up of D-glucose and D-mannose structural units linked together by β-1,4-glycosidic bonds. With special ingredients and physicochemical properties such as low protein, low fat, high fiber, strong water absorption, high hatching rate and containing many vitamins and minerals, konjac powder is being widely used in many fields. food, chemistry, health... In the food industry, konjac powder is being used to create many vegetarian food lines with many health benefits: Konjac noodles, konjac rice, konjac jelly, snacks , Snacks from konjac…

5 Amazing Health Benefits From Vegetarian Konjac

• Lose weight:Vegetarian food from konjac has a very low calorie content, only about 10-30 calories/100g. Glucomannan in konjac powder has a long and twisted molecular structure, giving it a very high water absorption ability. When dissolved in water, glucomannan will form a viscous gel, helping to slow down the digestion and absorption of food. Therefore, vegetarian food from konjac is an ideal food for some weight loss diets such as Keto, Das, Lowcarb,...
• Stabilize blood sugar, control diabetes:Glucomannan in konjac can help slow the digestion of carbohydrates, thereby helping to stabilize blood sugar levels. Besides, konjac also shows effects in controlling diabetes. Konjac vegetarian food contains very little starch and sugar, and is rich in fiber, so it can replace starchy foods in the meals of people with diabetes, without increasing the glycemic index.
• Improve digestion:The glucomannan fiber in konjac is a soluble fiber, which can help soften stools and promote bowel movements. This can help prevent constipation and other digestive problems.
• Lose cholesterolThe glucomannan fiber in konjac can help reduce LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol). Studies have tested the dosage of glucomannan needed to improve cholesterol levels and shown that 3 grams of glucomannan per day helps keep cholesterol levels stable.
• Healthy skin:Glucomannan contributes to retaining water in the body while preventing the absorption of toxins in food, making the skin smooth, bright white, etc. In addition, it also helps reduce acne and improve skin health. skin, reduces allergic reactions and improves wound healing.

Currently, Asia Food Chemical Joint Stock Company (AFCHEM) is providing konjac powder ingredients to the market as well as researching and developing vegetarian products from this powder. With great benefits for human health, konjac vegetarian foods are potential products that will become more popular and developed in the future.

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