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organic konjac powder

By using organic konjac powder, you can boost your body's energy levels, manage your blood sugar and cholesterol levels, and generally enhance your health. This vegan, low-calorie alternative to gelatin is great for your skin and digestive system.

Low in calories

A plant fiber called glucomannan that comes from an Asian tuber creates a barrier in the digestive system. It can lower cholesterol and absorbs water. Hemorrhoids and constipation can also be treated with it. It is also recognized for preventing diverticular disease.


A great substitute for carbohydrates in your diet may be one of the many products that contain glucomannan that are available on the market like glucomannan noodles. Some of these ingredients are present in foods like cookies, granola, and noodles. A few of these items are additionally offered as dietary supplements.


East Asian cuisine has been using konjac root powder for thousands of years. It is also a widely used component in supplements for weight loss. Glucomannan has been given the go-ahead for weight loss claims by the Food and Drug Administration (EFSA) of the European Union.


Why choose Hethstia organic konjac powder?

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Can be used as a vegan substitute for gelatin

Konjac powder, also known as elephant yam, is a well-liked vegan alternative to gelatin in East Asia. The corm, a starchy plant root, is ground into flavorless flour that can be used to thicken custards, sauces, and soups.


The corm also contains glucomannan, a soluble fiber derived from plants that has been linked to improved blood sugar regulation and lower cholesterol levels. Many people who follow low-carb diets opt to use konjac-based products.


While some gelatin substitutes come in the form of powder or capsules or konjac powder, others come in bars or flakes. Usually, the powder needs to be dissolved in water, whereas the bars require hot water.


Agar agar, a product made from red algae, is another well-liked gelatin substitute. Desserts can be thickened with this ingredient, which works best in panna cotta. There are flakes, bars, and powder forms of agar agar. Agar agar doesn't need to be refrigerated, unlike gelatin.


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