Glucomannan is a water-soluble dietary fibre derived from the konjac plant (Amorphophallus konjac). It has the highest viscosity of any known dietary fibre and absorbs up to 50 times its weight in water, forming a thick gel in the stomach that promotes satiety, slows gastric emptying, and reduces post-meal glucose and cholesterol absorption. It carries EFSA-approved health claims for body weight management and blood cholesterol reduction.
Applications:
- Weight management and satiety supplement formulations
- Blood glucose and cholesterol management products
- Constipation relief and gut health supplements
- Keto and low-calorie food product texturiser
Key Features & Benefits:
- EFSA-approved health claim for weight management (3g/day)
- Highest viscosity of any dietary fibre — exceptional satiety effect
- Absorbs 50x its weight in water — gastric volume expansion
- No animal substance – halal-certified
- Also approved for cholesterol and blood glucose reduction
