{"product_id":"konjac-glucomannan-powder","title":"Konjac Glucomannan Powder","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"shogun-root\" data-shogun-id=\"5cadf89d71beab0051a5cff0\" data-shogun-site-id=\"22c3bc72-f6d9-4c90-8d91-baba0f572abe\" data-shogun-page-id=\"5cadf89d71beab0051a5cff0\" data-shogun-page-version-id=\"645b8d5953a8ae00cd1b81d5\" data-shogun-platform-type=\"shopify\" data-shogun-variant-id=\"645b8d5953a8ae00cd1b8257\" data-shogun-page-type=\"product\" data-shogun-power-up-type=\"\" data-shogun-power-up-id=\"\" data-region=\"main\"\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"s-4f2c2732-71fc-45f3-ba93-bd05b5eca183\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInci: \u003c\/strong\u003eAmorphophallus Konjac Root Extract\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA polysaccharide made out of the tuber of Amorphophallus Konjac that creates a see-through gel that has a very soft and pleasant skin feeling.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"s-47110af9-fd21-437b-9a78-cd59ac5ba0a7\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-wrapper\" data-multi=\"\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion shogun-accordion-active\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-heading\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-header\"\u003e \u003ch4 class=\"shogun-accordion-title\"\u003e PRODUCT DESCRIPTION \u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-icon shogun-icon-chevron\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-body shogun-accordion-active\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c \" id=\"s-eb3a317e-a071-4260-918e-f75f21baccfe\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-8ab7f5c3-03d2-43e2-b191-f6f171a46621\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Raleway;\"\u003eKonjac Glucomannan Gel Powder is a polysaccharide made out of the tuber of Amorphophallus Konjac.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Raleway;\"\u003e The plant belongs to the family of Araceae which grows in South-East-Africa and Asia. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Raleway;\"\u003eIn China the plant is known as “Ju Ruo” and in Japan as “Konyaku”. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Raleway;\"\u003eThe Konjac plant blossoms in mountain and hilly landscape (approximately 800 m above sea level) of subtropical regions with temperatures above 16 °C. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Raleway;\"\u003eIt grows for example in the rainforest in Indonesia, in monsoon areas in Southwest China and also in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Raleway;\"\u003eThe reason that we chose to include this type of natural thickener is because it creates a see-through gel that gives a very soft and pleasant feeling to the skin. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Raleway;\"\u003eIn fact it stabilises and feels like polymers that we couldn’t create before now with natural polysaccharides. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Raleway;\"\u003eThe gel becomes homogenous, transparent and odourless.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Raleway;\"\u003e You can use the same method as for making products with xanthan gum. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-de47695a-2ea0-4ef4-b3fc-3f7ec3e0324c\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Raleway;\"\u003eHowever, the Konjac Glucomannan Gel Powder doesn’t form lumps as easily as the xanthan gum does. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Raleway;\"\u003eInternal laboratory tests have shown synergistic effects of Konjac Glucomannan Gel Powder in combination with other biopolymers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Raleway;\"\u003eTests combining, for example, 95 % of Konjac Glucomannan Gel Powder with 5 % of Xanthan Gum with a total polysaccharide concentration of 1% in solution. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Raleway;\"\u003eThis yields a very strong gel structure. Konjac Glucomannan Gel Powder combined with Carrageen, gives a thermo-reversible gel. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Raleway;\"\u003eKonjac Glucomannan Gel Powder is dispersed at the best with a minimum of 2% glycerine in the blend to avoid the formation of hydro colloidal lumps. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Raleway;\"\u003eKonjac Glucomannan Gel Powder is precipitated by ethanol with concentrations above 10 %. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Raleway;\"\u003eKonjac Glucomannan Gel Powder has shown excellent stability in combination with the self tanning agent Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) at pH values 2–4 and with alpha-Hydroxyacids (AHA) after 3 months of storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-heading\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-header\"\u003e \u003ch4 class=\"shogun-accordion-title\"\u003e HOW TO USE IT \u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-icon shogun-icon-chevron\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c \" id=\"s-3245975b-3a38-43b9-823e-235301075840\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-5b0fcf4a-fe5d-421d-bec5-5b9f96710906\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat products to use it in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eIdeal as a thickener in all kinds of gels e.g. aloe vera gels, eye gels, gel serums, healing gels.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eAs a help emulsifier in creams, lotions and facial masks.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended dosage and how to use in products\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eDosage: 0.5 gives same consistency of approx.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e1% xanthan gum recipe; 1% Konjac Glucomannan Gel Powder makes a thick gel.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eWhen using boiling water it thickens more \u0026amp; faster than if using cold water.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eAs a help emulsifier in creams, lotions and facial masks, dosage: 0.05 -0.5%.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater or oil-soluble?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eWater-soluble.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-0bf4b586-b953-4def-a56f-b4ec145c322d\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Shelf life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eIn closed containers the shelf life is 2 years.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eKonjac Glucomannan Gel Powder should be stored in a dry \u0026amp; dark place at temperatures below 25°C.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMethod for using Konjac Glucomannan Gel Powder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eMeasure the liquid (water) into a bowl.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eMeasure the Konjac Glucomannan Gel Powder in a dry beaker on a scale.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eSprinkle the powder over the liquid, all the while whisking it in to the liquid.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eWhisk for 3-4 minutes until it becomes thickened.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eAdd other raw materials. Pour into jars\/bottles.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-heading\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-header\"\u003e \u003ch4 class=\"shogun-accordion-title\"\u003e TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS \u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-icon shogun-icon-chevron\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c \" id=\"s-654af19a-4e32-4a62-89a4-c8e89d9a0034\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-4b152e86-996e-48c5-a052-1f90c1f55749\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere is a link to all non batch specific documents for this product \u003ca title=\"Link to Technical Documents\" href=\"https:\/\/aromanticltd.sharepoint.com\/:f:\/s\/TechnicalDocuments\/EkAbaE6TFxlNpYqpdiIQuEUBGoCNZfXceHsR16q--yQWag?e=BVjQGm\"\u003eLink to Technical Documents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-061ebac7-1252-4ac3-a15a-baa47ea709ec\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you have any questions about the documents or need the Certificate of Analysis (COA) for a product which you have recived, then please request that \u003ca title=\"Request Certificate Of Analysis (COA)\" href=\"https:\/\/aromantic.co.uk\/pages\/request-technical-documents\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aromantic UK","offers":[{"title":"50 g","offer_id":52417797849352,"sku":"92045","price":9.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 g","offer_id":52417797882120,"sku":"92051","price":16.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":52417797914888,"sku":"92046","price":34.91,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":52417797947656,"sku":"92047","price":65.16,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Kg","offer_id":52417797980424,"sku":"92048","price":121.86,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bidnamic.store\/products\/konjac-glucomannan-powder","provider":"Bidnamic Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}