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Identification & Functionality
- Ingredient Name
- Animal Feed & Nutrition Functions
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
- Ingredients
- Konjac Gum
- Food Additive Number
- E 425, INS 425
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Food Ingredients Features
- Product Highlights
Konjac Gum is extracted from tubers of konjac (Lasioideae amorphophallus), which is grown largely in the Far East and Southeast Asia. It is a hetero-polysaccharide consisting of β-D glucose and β-D- mannose, with a glucose to mannose ratio of 1 to 3. Hence it is referred to as a Glucomannan. The Konjac glucomannan is water-soluble under high shear and gets quickly dissolved in aqueous system if cooked.
The viscosity of konjac glucomannan solutions increases with the concentration that is remarkably stable against high salt concentration but highly sensitive to pH. Lower pH systems affect the viscosity adversely. Synergistic effects Konjac can get by cross-linking with other various polysaccharides including xanthan, carrageenan and agar, and form thermally reversible gels. Adding sugar can enhance the strength of the synergistic gel, while adding salt can inhibit the formation of the synergistic gel. This can be used to control its gel-forming capacity.
Its molecular weight is very high and hence it imparts high viscosity in water solutions. This makes it a good thickener for food products. At higher levels of concentration of konjac, a thermally reversible and strong elastic gel will be formed with other hydrocolloids. These gels are freeze–thaw stable and have low syneresis. Such gels can also be formed with mixtures of konjac and carrageenan (showing stronger synergy than carrageenan and LBG). The texture of the gel can be changed by varying the gum ratio.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Animal Species
- Dosage Form
- Manufacturing Technology
- Food & Nutrition Applications
- Application
Frozen Foods
Ice Cream Prevent excessive stickiness & Absorption of free water, Control melt down, Freezing pointFrozen Cake Bakery/Confectionery Products
Bread Softeness, Fat Replacer, Dough Improver, Improve Moisture, Structure, Texture, Increase shelf life, Binding agentCake Pastery Baked Goods Biscuits Chocolate Processed Cheese
Cottage cheese Improves texture and Flavor StabilizerCream cheese Dairy Products
Yogurt Texture improver and Improves Creaminess Desserts Mousses Milk Dressing and Sauces
Tomato Ketchup Consistency improver, Serum loss reduction, Emulsion stabilizer Salad Dressing Meat & Analog Meat
Meatless Meat Binder, Excessive Water absorber, Prevent migration & Separation Fish Lubricant, Texture Stabilizer and Fat Replacer Seafood Viscosity control and Improving Shelf Life Sausage Softness Miscellaneous
Fried Products Oil reduction Noodles Better sheet formation, Texture improver, Improve retention of moisture Pasta Artificial Foodstuff Additives Binding Agent, Thickener, Stabilizer Instant Food Chapati Softness Canned Foods
Pet Food Fat stabilization, Thickening, Suspending gelationBaby Foods Beverages
Chocolate Drinks Controls viscosity, Improves body and Mouth feelSports Drinks Energy Drinks Protein shake Soy Milk Instant Drinks Soft Drinks Alcoholic Drinks Fruit Juices Nutritional/diet Cholesterol-lowering effect and Glucose absorption Condiments Thickening and Suspending agentPickle relish Sugarless Beverage Whey Protein Concentrate Provides outstanding viscosity control Pet Food(Animal Feeding)/Cattle Feed/Poultry Feed
Cow Food Binding Agent, Suspending & Granulating agent, Texture improver Bird Food Instant Mixes
Juice Stabilizer& Thickener Pudding Gravies Soups Gelatin Products
Jams Stabilizer& Thickener, Agar and Gelatin replacer, Glazing agent Jellies Gluten Free Products
Diabetic Diet Binding agent, Thicken, Increases moisture retention and Extends shelf life Lactose Free Diet Wellness & Immunity Booster Breakfast Cereal Flours/Healthy Mixes Sweets
Properties
- Physical Form
- Solubility