Konjac Powder 100g. Elephant yam Stanley's water-tub

Dried Konjac Powder 100g.
Common Name: Elephant Yam / Konjac / Stanley’s Water-Tub

Konjac (Amorphophallus konjac) is a medicinal food plant whose tuber is rich in glucomannan, a highly viscous dietary fiber widely used for metabolic, digestive, and dietary control purposes. It is commonly used in functional foods and traditional nutritional systems for satiety and internal cleansing support.

Key Features

• Extremely rich source of glucomannan dietary fiber
• Traditionally used to support weight management and appetite control
• Helps slow carbohydrate absorption and supports blood sugar balance
• Promotes bowel regularity and intestinal cleansing function
• Commonly used to support cholesterol and lipid metabolism balance
• Widely used in low-calorie and functional food formulations

Traditional Uses

• Traditionally used to support weight control through increased satiety
• Commonly used to support blood sugar stability in dietary systems
• Traditionally used for constipation relief and bowel stimulation
• Used in nutritional practices for fat and cholesterol reduction support
• Traditionally included in detox and cleansing dietary routines
• Used in traditional food systems as a carbohydrate substitute

Traditional Preparation Methods

Pre-meal Fiber Drink:
Konjac powder is mixed with water and consumed before meals. It forms a thick gel that expands in the stomach, helping reduce appetite and overall food intake.

Food Processing:
Used in the production of konjac noodles, rice substitutes, and jelly-like foods for low-calorie dietary applications.

Culinary Use:
Incorporated into soups and meals in controlled quantities due to its strong swelling and thickening properties.

Botanical Information

Scientific Name: Amorphophallus konjac
Common Names: Konjac, Elephant Yam
Plant Family: Araceae
Part Used: Dried Tuber Powder