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What are Konjac Foods?
How is Konjac Glucomannan unique from other soluble
fiber?
How does soluble fiber work?
Importance of Soluble Fiber in Treating
Diabetes
Soluble Fiber Intake & Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus:
The Research
Are there natural food sources of soluble fiber?
How can Konjac Glucomannan powder be used?
Can Konjac pasta be made at home?
How is Konjac pasta prepared?
Konjac Foods Recipes
Customer Testimonials
Food Regulatory Status of Konjac Glucomannan
Konjac Foods Contact Information
NEW Whole
Konjac Noodles
Whole Konjac noodles, made from the Konjac root, contain all
the natural nutrients found within the root of Konjac plant.
Some of the nutrient rich aspects of Konjac Noodles include
glucomannan fiber, konjac starch, vitamins, minerals, essentials
amino acids and protein.
What are Konjac Foods?
Konjac glucomannan (KGM) is a water-soluble dietary fiber derived
from the root of the Konjac plant. Konjac foods, also called
Shirataki Nooldes In Japan,
made from Konjac Glucomannan, are traditional Chinese foods
with a history spanning over two thousand years. Referred to
as Moyu or Juruo in China, and Konnyaku or Shirataki Noodles
in Japan, Konjac foods are a popular health food in the Asian
markets.
Konjac foods - Shirataki noodles ....
- are naturally water soluble fiber with no fat, sugar, starch,
or protein.
- contain zero net carbohydrates and zero calories.
- are wheat and gluten free.
- pure Vegetable
- can be stored in the room temperature for about one year.
Don't need refrigeration
- JAS (Japan Agricultural Standard) Cetified Organic
- are translucent and gelatinous, with no flavor of their
own - they easily absorb the dominant flavors of any soup
or dish.
- are instant and come in a variety of styles and shapes
- you can simply toss salsa with Konjac instant pasta for
a quick meal.
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What are Konjac Foods
How to Cook Konjac Foods
What is the Konjac Plant
History of Konjac Foods
How are Konjac Foods Made
How to Make Konjac Noodles at Home
What are Konjac Shirataki Noodles
How are Konjac Noodles Packaged
What do Konjac Noodles Taste Like
What is the Shelf Life of Konjac Noodles
How is Konjac Flour Made
The Nutrition and Health Benefits of Konjac
Foods
Konjac Foods - A Rich Calcium Food
Konjac Foods is an Alkaline Food: Helping to
Balance your Body's pH
Konjac - Weight Loss and Control
Konjac - A Natural Laxative
Konjac - Benefits for people with hyperacidity
Konjac - Benefits for people with IBS( Irritable
Bowel Syndrome )
Konjac - Benefits for Diabetics
Konjac Glucomannan Fiber for People with High
Cholesterol Levels
What is the Best Way to Control Blood Sugar
Levels
Konjac Glucomannan Fiber Use and Instructions
What are the Specifications of the Konjac Glucomannan
fiber
Health Benefits of the Konjac Glucomannan Fiber
How is Konjac Glucomannan unique from
other soluble fiber?
Konjac Glucomannan is the most viscosity soluble fiber
in nature - it forms an extremely viscous solution.
Konjac Glucomannan has the highest molecular weight of any dietary
fiber known to science - molecular weight is between 200,000-2,000,000
Daltons.
Konjac Glucomannan has the highest water holding capacity of any soluble
fiber - up to 100 times its own water weight.
Konjac Glucomannan can form either a reversible or a thermo-non-reversible
gel.
Kojac glucomannan (KGM) molecules structure
What are the health benefits of soluble
fiber?
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved food manufacturer
use of the following information on product labels:
- Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol that include fruits,
vegetables, and grain products, which also contain fiber (particularly
soluble fiber), may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.
- Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol that include 3g of
soluble fiber from whole oats per day may reduce the risk
of heart disease.
- A low-fat diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains containing
fiber, particularly soluble fiber, may lower blood cholesterol
levels, reduce the risk of heart diseases, and possibly prevent
some types of cancer.
- Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol that include a daily
intake of soluble fiber from whole oats or psyllium seed
may reduce the risk of heart disease.
The American Dietetic Association recommends that people consume
20 to 35 grams of fiber per day, of which 5 to 10 grams should be
soluble fiber. However, Americans typically average only about 12
to 17 grams of total fiber and only 3 to 4 grams of soluble fiber
a day - about half the recommended amount.
How does soluble fiber work?
Soluble fiber is the only known food component that will lower blood
cholesterol when you add more to your diet. Foods high in soluble
fiber help prevent sugar from rising too high after meals by keeping
food in the stomach longer. Sugar is absorbed more slowly, preventing
free fatty acids and triglycerides from rising too high after meals.
Free fatty acids bind to insulin receptors and prevent insulin from
doing its job of driving sugar from the bloodstream into cells. In
addition, soluble fiber does the following:
- It binds to fat in the intestines, preventing some fat absorption.
- It dissolves fluids in the large intestine and forms a gel that
binds with bile acids in the intestines. As a result, the liver
converts more cholesterol to bile acids, and blood cholesterol levels
are reduced.
- It slows digestion and the absorption of nutrients, resulting
in a slow and steady release of glucose from accompanying carbohydrates.
- It soaks up excess bile acids found in the intestinal tract -
the same acids that are converted into blood cholesterol.
- It delays stomach emptying, triggering satiety (a feeling of
fullness) that can be helpful in people with type 2 diabetes trying
to achieve weight loss goals.
Soluble Fiber Intake & Type 2 Diabetes
Mellitus: The Research
Research proves that the higher the viscosity of soluble fiber, the
better the control of blood sugar level in patients with Type 2 diabetes:
The
New England Journal of Medicine (May 11, 2000. v342: 1392-1398)
Beneficial effects of high dietary fiber intake in patients with
type 2 diabetes mellitus.
"A high intake of dietary fiber, particularly of the soluble
type, above the level recommended by the ADA, improves glycemic control,
decreases hyperinsulinemia, and lowers plasma lipid concentrations
in patients with type 2 diabetes"
Clin
Excell Nurse Pract.(September 2000; 4 (5): 272-6)
Dietary fiber and type 2 diabetes.
"Water-soluble fiber appears to have a greater potential
to reduce postprandial blood glucose, insulin, and serum lipid levels
than insoluble fiber. Viscosity of the dietary fiber is important;
the greater the viscosity, the greater the effect. "
Med
Hypotheses. (June 2002; (6): 487-90)
Glucomannan minimizes the postprandial insulin surge: a potential
adjuvant for hepatothermic therapy.
"Glucomannan (GM) is differentiated from other soluble fibers
by the extraordinarily high viscosity of GM solutions. Administration
of 4-5g of GM with meals, blended into fluid or mixed with food, can
slow carbohydrate absorption and dampen the postprandial insulin response
by up to 50%. "
Diabetes
Care (1999 Jun v22, i6; 913-919)
Konjac-mannan (glucomannan) improves glycemia and other associated
risk factors for coronary heart disease in type 2 diabetes. A randomized
controlled metabolic trial.
"KJM fiber added to conventional treatment may ameliorate glycemic
control, blood lipid profile, and SBP in high-risk diabetic individuals,
possibly improving the effectiveness of conventional treatment in
type 2 diabetes"
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Diabetes
Care (2000; 23: 9 - 14)
Beneficial effects of viscous dietary fiber from Konjac-mannan
in subjects with the insulin resistance syndrome: results of a controlled
metabolic trial.
"A diet rich in high-viscosity KJM improves glycemic control
and lipid profile, suggesting a therapeutic potential in the treatment
of the insulin resistance syndrome."
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Journal
of the American College of Nutrition (2003, February, 22(1): 36-42)
Konjac supplement alleviated hypercholesterolemia and hyperglycemia
in type 2 diabetic subjects--a randomized double-blind trial.
"The KGM supplement improved blood lipid levels by enhancing
fecal excretion of neutral sterol and bile acid and alleviated the
elevated glucose levels in diabetic subjects. KGM could be an adjunct
for the treatment of hyperlipidemic diabetic subjects."
Are there natural food sources of soluble
fiber?
Soluble fiber is found in oats, oatmeal, oat bran, beans, legumes,
barley, citrus fruits, and psyllium. It can also be found in gums,
including; Konjac gum, vegetable gum, pectin, guar gum and gum Arabic.
But generally, most have only a small percentage soluble fiber. Oat
bran contains the highest level of soluble fiber, about 14%. All other
grains contain much less. In comparison, fresh Konjac contains an
average of 13% dry matter, of which 64% is glucomannan, making glucomannan
the richest soluble fiber resource in nature.
How can Konjac Glucomannan powder be
used?
Drink it with water:
Three times daily before each meal, briskly stir one level
teaspoon konjac powder (about 4 gram) in 1 cup water, drink immediatly
before the begins to gel.
Use it as thickener:
Like cornstarch, but with 10 times the viscosity, Konjac Glucomannan
powder thickens sauces, gravies, puddings and pie fillings without
affecting taste.
Konjac Glucomannan is easy to use, dissolving easily into hot or cold
liquids.
Can Konjac pasta be made at home?
In addition to buying Konjac foods in the super market or online,
you can them make them yourself. You can easily prepare Konjac foods
at home using the following simple recipe:
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoon of glucomannan (contains 6 grams of soluble fiber.)
- 1/8 teaspoon of pickling
lime, a food grade calcium hydroxide.
Procedure:
Pour 2 cups of cold water into a pot. Stir in a 1/8 teaspoon of pickling
lime. Then, add 2 teaspoon of Konjac Glucomannan powder, stirring
continuously to a boil. Boil the mixture for about 3 minutes. Remove
from heat. A thermally stable (non-reversible) gel is formed once
the mixture cools down. Cut gel into small pieces, dip in water or
steam about 3-5 minutes and then cook in the way you like.
How is Konjac pasta prepared?
Konjac pasta can be boiled or cooked with vegetables, meat, or seafood.
It can then be tossed with sauces, vinegar, hot salsa, or ingredients
like pepper, onion, or garlic. To prepare Konjac pasta, simply dip
it in water for 3-5 minutes, and then prepare it any way you like.
Konjac Foods Recipes
Olive Pasta with Mushrooms and Tomatoes
1/2 pound Konjac Glucomannan pasta
1/4 pound mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup pitted ripe olives
1 tablespoon parsley
1/2 teaspoon dry basil
Drain and rinse Konjac pasta with cold water and drain again. Place
into a large
bowl. Add mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, olives, parsley and basil; toss
gently, season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serving Size: 2
Classic Spiced Konjac Pasta
1/2 pound Konjac Glucomannan pasta
1 tablespoon vinegar
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/2 tablespoon prepared mustard
1/2cup chopped red pepper
1/2 teaspoons salt
1/8 cup chopped onion
1/8 teaspoon pepper
In a large bowl, stir vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper until smooth.
Add Konjac pasta, celery, green pepper and onion. Toss to coat well.
Refrigerate covered for at least two hours to blend flavors.
Serving Size: 2
Vegetable Konjac Pasta
1/2 pound Konjac Glucomannan pasta
1/2 cup chopped onions
1 medium chopped tomato
1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
1/8 cup olive oil
1/8 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
Gently mix all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Refrigerate until
cold, allowing the mixture to set for an hour before serving to enhance
the flavor before serving.
Serving Size: 1
Pepper Konjac Pasta
1 pound Konjac Glucomannan pasta
1 hard boiled egg, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1/2 red pepper, chopped
2 fresh tomatoes, chopped
4 tablespoon olive oil
4 tablespoon vinegar
Drain and rinse the Konjac pasta well. Add the oil and vinegar, mixing
well. Add all
other ingredients and mix well. Then salt and pepper to taste.
Serving Size: 1
Olive Konjac Pasta
1/2 pound Konjac Glucomannan pasta
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon wine vinegar
4 or 5 olives -- pitted and quartered
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Freshly ground pepper -- to taste
Drain and rinse Konjac pasta with cold water. Transfer to a mixing
bowl and toss immediately with the olive oil. Add vinegar and toss
again. Add the olives, oregano, and pepper. Toss again.
Serving Size: 2
Italian Konjac Pasta
1 pound Konjac Glucomannan pasta
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cucumber, diced
1/2 bell pepper, chopped
1 whole tomatoes, diced
9oz can tomato sauce
4oz Italian dressing
Drain and rinse Konjac pasta with cold water, then drain and add
olive oil.
Add remaining ingredients. Add onion and red wine vinegar to taste.
Serving Size: 2
Konjac Garlic Pasta
1/2 pound Konjac Glucomannan pasta
4 large tomatoes, quartered
1 red bell pepper, sliced
8 black olives
4 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoon white vinegar
2 garlic cloves, chopped
Drain & rinse Konjac pasta under cold water. Set aside.
In a large bowl, mix together the Konjac pasta, bell pepper, tomatoes,
and beans; add the olives & capers. Mix the oil, vinegar, garlic,
salt &
pepper. Pour over the Konjac pasta and salt & pepper to taste.
Toss well just before serving.
Serving Size: 4
Konjac Pasta Primavera
1/2 pound Konjac Glucomannan pasta
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cups sliced carrots
1 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
1/4 cups sliced red onions
8oz ranch dressing
Drain and rinse Konjac pasta. Add vegetables and dressing to the
pasta.
Refrigerate several hours before serving.
Serving Size: 1
Balsamic Konjac Pasta
1 pound Konjac Glucomannan pasta
1 cup peeled & chopped tomatoes
2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup minced red onions
2 teaspoon olive oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1/8 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
Drain and rinse Konjac pasta with cold water, drain again.
Combine all ingredients in a glass bowl. Cover & let stand at
room temperature for 1 hour. Fold in the Konjac pasta just before
serving
Serving Size: 4
Konjac Pasta with Peppers
1 pound Konjac Glucomannan pasta
4 tomatoes, chopped
1 green pepper, cubed
1 yellow pepper, cubed
1/2 hot pepper, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
Drain and rinse Konjac pasta with cold water, and drain again
Combine vegetables in large bowl. Combine oil, vinegar, garlic,
parsley, chili powder, salt & pepper to taste. Pour over vegetable
mixture.
Stir in Konjac pasta, sprinkle with sunflower seeds and toss. Chill.
Serving Size: 1
Customer Testimonials
Before using the Konjac Glucomannan (KGM) powder, my daily Blood
Glucose average was over 155. The second day after I started using
the powder (1/2 teaspoon, 3 times a day), my daily average was 125.
I am now using 1 teaspoon 3 times a day and it is now averaging under
110. I also reduced my medication by 1/2 and may discontinue it completely.
I'm happy and my doctors happy. Thanks again. Bill Brandt
I love your line of products! I regularly use your "pastas"
and am always delighted with the results. As an individual with hyperglycemia,
your products have returned many of my favorite dishes to my daily
menu. Cerise
I received my konjac glucomannan powder last week. Since then, I've
been using it as extra fiber and also as a thickener in low carb diet
recipes. A little goes a long way - it only took a 1/2 teaspoon to
thicken a sauce for an entire dinner. Joy
I tried your product for the first time tonight. I made chicken tetrazzini
in white wine sauce with shallots and mushrooms. I added the Konjac
noodles to this. The taste was fantastic - I will never look back!
Belinda
I've tried the Konjac noodles. I find they pick up the taste of whatever
you cook with them. I recently sauted the noodles in a pan with garlic,
butter, and olive oil. I then tossed in some parmesan cheese. I love
it. I wouldn't be afraid to put it into anything. Gail
I have used both Konjac and guar gum to thicken sauce. Even though
they both work well, it is difficult to get the right consistency
with guar gum. Konjac is easier to work with. Marselle
I used Konjac "flour" to thicken my turkey gravy for thanksgiving
and it worked wonderfully. A little bit thickens a lot. It behaves
similar to cornstarch, except that it thickens up cold - no heating,
stirring, or waiting for it to thicken. Marla
I was interested in your product because I cannot eat too many carbohydrates.
I tried it yesterday. It is extremely tasty with beef and vegetables!
Marion
Last night, I used the glucomannan powder for the first time. I am
very impressed! I normally use xanthan gum as a thickener, but I don't
like the taste. The glucomannan has a neutral taste and it isn't slimy
like the xanthan gum. I am looking forward to experimenting with it.
Lana
Excellent product! I use them in a low carb Asian curry soup. Nora
The Konjac noodles take on the taste of whatever you put on them.
They are a wonderful substitute for pasta and are so versatile and
filling that you can put them in anything. They also have very few
calories, which always helps. Cheri
Fry them with some soy sauce and you have an excellent side dish.
Michael
I ate Konjac noodles this weekend with Ragu Meaty sauce excellent.
I've also used them as a base under stir-fried steak, onions and peppers
(I poured the juice from the pan over everything). Kalish
My family has the noodles about twice a week in a stir-fry. We had
them last night with marinara sauce, seafood, and a nice salad. On
occasion, we substitute them for spaghetti with bolognaise and cheese
sauce. For those of us who miss pasta, these noodles are a blessing.
Zero carbs and heaps of fiber...just what the doctor ordered. Misty
I'll start by saying what a great konjac powder you have, I've blowed
the doctors out of there socks, the best cholesterol test i ever had
in my life the best the ever seen, so you'll get noticed as my doctor
is with drsinatra.com a world doctor also a cardiolist, but more into
reseach, the test went to him. Such a great product i can't figure
out why it's not in the market more, thanks! Mike
Just wanted you to know, I used the pasta in soup today and it is
GREAT! Thanks again, I will buy on more! Melanie
Yum, fast and delicious, thanks! Nancy
Used it today in soup, it is great! I'm diabetic so this is perfect
for me. Joseph
Great sub for glass noodles. Quick ship. Thanks. Peter
Received and tastes very good, would like more. Charlotte
Tastes delicious..like Pasta!! Its really keeping me on my low carb
diet! Carol
Fast shipping!! Great low carb alternative. Thanks again!! Alice
Noodles are wonderful- a dieter's dream! Wish I found this a long
time ago. Jenny
Great product, made Pad Thai and we all loved it. So easy to use
will buy again! Ken
Different but very good. Exc. source for low carb pasta Quick ship,
Thanks Paul
**EXCELLENT** Great pasta EXTREMELY versatile!! Thank YOU!! Linda
Pasta was a little chewy, but absorbed flavor of my seasonings. will
repurchase. Vicky
Yummy and healthy! highly recommended! Susan
This is a perfect product, It really is easy to use, and it tasted
lovely ! Michael
Love the pasta! As a Carb Watcher will definately be a repeat customer!
THANKS Richard
AWESOME! A lowcarbers dream come true :) Fast shipping...very good
"noodles" Bob
Kind chewy, but hey no carbs! soy sauce does wonders. Harlan
These were the best low carb noodles I have had! Thanks. Barbara
Everything as promised. The noodles taste good--with spices or sauce
added. Mark
I'll start by saying since I've been use konjac powder i can keep
a goal weight,
plus or minus 2 lbs everyday, and from 20 mg liptor am now at 5 mg
hoping to get rid up the 5mg,
a great product, the best.
Michael
Diabetes Update
By David Mendosa Number 70; May 1, 2004
Food Regulatory Status of Konjac Glucomannan
FDA approved as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) in the United
States
Health Canada approved as a food ingredient in Canada
Konjac Glucomannan powder be affirmed as GRAS for use as a food ingredient
Listed on FCC (Food chemical codex), the 4th edition 1996 USA
Approved by the EU # L295127, E-425
Listed under E425, Annex V, food additives, 1998, EU
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