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Konjac Gum

Konjac gum is a food-grade glucomannan polysaccharide extracted from the konjac plant tuber, used as a thickener, gelling agent, and dietary fiber source in food products. We supply bulk Konjac Gum sourced from leading China manufacturers, available in powder form for global food and beverage producers. Our Konjac Gum is widely used in konjac noodles, sauces, gravies, and desserts, functional foods, water desserts and jellies and reduced-fat meat and dairy products.

Kosher Halal ISO 9001 BRC
E Number
E425
CAS No.
37220-17-0
HS Code
130239

Introduction

Konjac gum, also known as konjac glucomannan, is a water-soluble dietary fiber extracted from the tuber of the konjac plant (Amorphophallus konjac). It is one of the highest viscosity natural polysaccharides available, capable of producing extremely thick solutions at very low concentrations.

Konjac gum forms thermally stable, elastic gels when combined with alkali or when blended with other hydrocolloids such as carrageenan or xanthan gum. It is widely used in Asian food products and is gaining global popularity due to its exceptional gelling properties and health benefits as a soluble fiber. Konjac glucomannan has been extensively studied for its role in weight management and blood sugar regulation.

Uses

  • Gelling agent in konjac noodles, shirataki, and low-calorie pasta alternatives
  • Thickener and stabilizer in sauces, gravies, and desserts
  • Dietary fiber source in functional foods, supplements, and weight management products
  • Synergistic gelling agent with carrageenan in water desserts and jellies
  • Fat replacer and texture modifier in reduced-fat meat and dairy products
  • Binding and water-retention agent in vegetarian and vegan meat alternatives

Specifications

Grades / Types Available: Food Grade, Feed Grade

Item Specification
Appearance White to cream-colored powder
Glucomannan Content ≥ 90.0% (or as specified)
Viscosity (1%, Brookfield) ≥ 20,000 mPa·s
Moisture ≤ 12.0%
Ash ≤ 5.0%
pH (1% solution) 5.0 – 7.0
Starch ≤ 5.0%
Lead ≤ 2 mg/kg
Total Plate Count ≤ 10,000 CFU/g
Purity (Food Grade) ≥ 85%
Moisture/Loss on Drying ≤ 10%
Particle Size/Mesh 80 mesh
Heavy Metals ≤ 10 ppm
Arsenic ≤ 1 ppm
Yeast & Mold ≤ 100 cfu/g

Product / Packaging

Konjac Gum packaging

Other Conditions

MOQ

Our MOQ for bulk food/feed ingredient is generally 500 kg. We also support mixed containers — combine Konjac Gum with other food ingredients in one shipment to save on freight.

Samples

We provide free samples (100–500g) for quality testing before you place a bulk order. The buyer covers shipping costs only. Samples are typically dispatched within 2–3 business days.

Lead Time

Standard lead time is 7–15 days after order confirmation and payment. For stock items, delivery can be faster. We will confirm the exact timeline before you place the order.

Documents

You will receive the original COA (Certificate of Analysis), COO (Certificate of Origin), MSDS, TDS, and relevant certifications directly from the manufacturer. We guarantee full document authenticity and traceability.

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