Introduction
Botanical Essence offers premium Konjac Glucomannan Powder, a high-purity soluble dietary fiber extracted from the corm of Amorphophallus konjac, a perennial herb traditionally cultivated in the mountainous regions of Southwest China.
Renowned for being one of nature’s most viscous natural polysaccharides, glucomannan consists primarily of β-1,4-linked D-mannose and D-glucose units. It is characterized by its exceptional water-absorption capacity, ability to expand up to 100 times its volume, and extremely low caloric value. These unique properties make konjac extract powder a globally recognized ingredient in weight management, blood sugar support, cholesterol modulation, and functional food formulation.
Sourced from carefully selected konjac tubers and manufactured under strict GMP conditions, our glucomannan delivers consistent viscosity, excellent solubility, and superior stability — qualities highly valued by manufacturers, formulators, and brand owners worldwide.
Product Specifications
| Items | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Glucomannan Content | NLT 90.0% |
| Viscosity | 5,000 – 40,000 mPa·s |
| Appearance | Off-white to light yellow powder |
| Odor | Characteristic |
| Particle Size | 40–120 mesh |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 2.0% |
| Heavy Metals | ≤ 10 ppm |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 1 ppm |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 1 ppm |
| Total Plate Count | ≤ 1,000 cfu/g |
| Yeast & Mold | ≤ 100 cfu/g |
| E. coli | Negative |
| Salmonella | Negative |
| Staphylococcus | Negative |
Production Process
Our Konjac Glucomannan Powder is produced through a carefully controlled, multi-stage purification process designed to maximize purity while preserving the natural high molecular weight and viscosity of the glucomannan:
- Fresh konjac corms undergo drum washing to remove epidermis and apical buds.
- Cleaned tubers are sliced and soaked in food-grade sodium sulfite solution for color protection.
- Sliced material is wet-ground into slurry and separated via centrifugal dehydration.
- Crude glucomannan undergoes secondary washing and repeated centrifugal purification to remove starch and impurities.
- The purified material is dried under controlled temperature to achieve final moisture content below 5.15%.
- Dried glucomannan is then finely milled using multi-stage colloid milling equipment and precisely classified to 40–120 mesh.
This advanced processing technology ensures high purity (>90% glucomannan), excellent solubility, and batch-to-batch consistency.
Key Functions and Benefits
Superior Satiety and Weight Management
Thanks to its remarkable expansion properties, konjac glucomannan forms a viscous gel in the stomach, promoting prolonged satiety, reducing caloric intake, and supporting healthy weight management.
Cardiovascular and Metabolic Support
Clinical studies have demonstrated that glucomannan can effectively help reduce serum total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides, while contributing to the maintenance of healthy blood pressure levels.
Blood Sugar Regulation
Its high viscosity slows carbohydrate absorption, helping to stabilize postprandial blood glucose levels — making it a valuable ingredient in diabetic-friendly and low-glycemic formulations.
Digestive Health
As a prebiotic soluble fiber, it supports intestinal regularity and promotes a healthy gut environment.
Applications
- Dietary Supplements: Popular in capsule, tablet, and powdered drink mixes for weight management and metabolic health formulas.
- Functional Foods: Used in meal replacement shakes, bakery products, noodles, and snacks to increase fiber content and improve texture.
- Beverages: Ideal for fiber-fortified drinks, smoothies, and ready-to-drink weight loss beverages.
- Pharmaceuticals: Utilized in formulations targeting hyperlipidemia, constipation, and blood glucose management.
- Cosmetics: Occasionally used in topical gels and masks for its moisture-binding properties.
Our high-purity Konjac Glucomannan exhibits excellent compatibility with most active ingredients, stabilizers, and delivery systems commonly used in nutraceutical and food manufacturing.
Stability and Safety
Stability:
The product remains stable under standard room temperature storage conditions. A detailed Stability Data Sheet is available upon request.
Safety:
Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) for food use. It complies with stringent international food additive standards and is suitable for vegan, keto, and clean-label formulations.
Quality Assurance & Certifications
At Botanical Essence, quality is embedded in every stage of production. We maintain a comprehensive quality management system aligned with international standards. All batches undergo rigorous third-party testing for purity, heavy metals, microbiology, and viscosity to guarantee consistent performance and regulatory compliance.
Packaging & Storage
- Standard Packaging: 25kg kraft paper bags with PE inner liner
- Custom Packaging: Available upon request
- Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from strong light and moisture. Once opened, reseal tightly.
Why Choose Botanical Essence as Your Konjac Glucomannan Supplier?
- Vertically integrated supply chain from farm to finished powder
- Consistent high viscosity and purity above 90%
- Advanced purification technology ensuring low ash and minimal starch residue
- Full traceability from raw material to final product
- Professional technical support for formulation development
- Reliable supply capacity for both trial orders and long-term contracts
- Competitive pricing with superior quality
Whether you are a dietary supplement brand owner, contract manufacturer, food technologist, or distributor, our Konjac Glucomannan Powder delivers the performance, purity, and reliability your products deserve.
Ready to elevate your formulations with premium konjac extract?
Contact Elizabeth at [email protected] today to request samples, specifications, or a competitive quotation.
We look forward to supporting your success in the nutraceutical and functional food markets.
