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What is organic konjac flour?
Organic konjac flour is a finely ground powder derived from the konjac root (Amorphophallus konjac), a perennial plant native to Southeast Asia. The root is rich in glucomannan, a water-soluble dietary fiber known for its remarkable thickening and gelling properties. Our organic konjac flour is meticulously processed from organically grown konjac plants, ensuring the highest quality and purity for your health-conscious consumers.
Elevate your product offerings with a revolutionary, all-natural ingredient: organic konjac flour. Sourced from the konjac plant, a staple in Asian cuisine for centuries, this versatile flour offers a unique combination of functionality and health benefits, perfectly catering to the growing demand for healthy and innovative food products.
Specification
| PRODUCT NAME | Organic Konjac flour |
|---|---|
| ORIGIN OF PLANT | Amorphophallus konjac |
| ORIGIN OF COUNTRY | China |
| PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL/ MICROBIOLOGICAL | |
| APPEARANCE | White/Milk White free-flowing powder with few black spots |
| ODOR | No odor |
| PARTICLE SIZE | ≥ 90% pass 120 mesh |
| GLUCOMANNAN CONTENT | ≥95% |
| VISCOSITY (CPS) | ≥20000 |
| MOISTURE (%) | ≤ 8 |
| ASH(%) | ≤ 2 |
| SO2 (PPM) | ≤10 |
| PH | 5-7 |
| STARCH (%) | ≤1.0 |
| PROTEIN (%) | ≤1.5 |
| ETHER SOLUBLE MATERIAL (%) | ≤0.5 |
| CHLORIDE (%) | ≤0.02 |
| 50 % ALCOHOL-SOLUBLE (%) | ≤0.02 |
| HEAVY METALS (PPM) | ≤10 |
| LEAD (PPM) | ≤0.8 |
| AS (PPM) | ≤2.0 |
| MOLECULAR WEIGHT | 500 000 to 2000 000 daltons |
| PESTICIDE RESIDUE | Complies with NOP & EU organic standard |
| MICROBIOLOGICAL | |
| TPC (CFU/GM) | ≤1000 |
| MOLD & YEAST (CFU/GM) | ≤50 |
| SALMONELLA | Absent in 12.5 g |
| E. COLI | Absent in 5 g |
| STORAGE | The temperature is below 15°C, Relative humidity below 65% |
| SHELF LIFE | 24 Months |
| REMARK | Customized specification also can be achieved |
Key Features and Benefits:
- High in Dietary Fiber: Konjac flour boasts an impressive 90% glucomannan content, making it an exceptional source of dietary fiber. This translates to numerous health benefits, including promoting gut health, digestive regularity, and feelings of satiety.
- Low in Calories and Carbs: Organic konjac flour is virtually calorie-free and contains negligible amounts of carbohydrates. This makes it ideal for weight management, ketogenic diets, and diabetic-friendly food formulations.
- Gluten-Free and Grain-Free: Naturally gluten-free, konjac flour is a perfect solution for creating gluten-free bakery items, pastas, and other culinary delights.
- Outstanding Thickening and Gelling Properties: Konjac flour has exceptional thickening power, exceeding that of cornstarch by up to tenfold. It forms clear, heat-stable gels, making it ideal for thickening sauces, soups, desserts, and creating low-carb jellies.
- Neutral Taste and Odor: Konjac flour is virtually tasteless and odorless, readily integrating into various recipes without altering the desired flavor profile.
- Organic Certification: Our organic konjac flour is certified organic, ensuring it meets the strictest quality standards and caters to consumers seeking natural, sustainably sourced ingredients.
- Versatile Applications: The applications of organic konjac flour are vast. It can be used in:
- Bakery Products: Create gluten-free breads, cakes, cookies, and pastries with reduced calorie content.
- Noodles and Pastas: Formulate low-carb, keto-friendly noodles and pastas with a satisfying texture.
- Sauces and Soups: Thicken sauces, soups, gravies, and stews without adding unwanted calories or flavors.
- Desserts: Create low-carb jellies, puddings, and other desserts with a delightful texture.
- Nutritional Supplements: Leverage the health benefits of konjac flour in dietary fiber supplements and weight management products.
Applications and Formulation Inspiration:
Here are some specific examples to spark your creativity:
- Low-Carb Bread: Replace a portion of wheat flour with organic konjac flour to create a lighter, lower-carb bread with a satisfying texture.
- Gluten-Free Pasta: Formulate delicious gluten-free pasta using organic konjac flour as a primary ingredient.
- Fiber-Rich Soups: Enhance your soups with a boost of dietary fiber by incorporating organic konjac flour as a thickening agent.
- Ketogenic Desserts: Craft delectable keto-friendly desserts with organic konjac flour, allowing your customers to indulge without compromising their dietary goals.
We encourage you to experiment with organic konjac flour to discover its full potential in your product lines.
Packing
Organic konjac flour is available in bulk quantities to meet your production needs. We offer various packaging options, including:
- Resealable bags
- Drums
- Custom packaging solutions (upon request)
