Glucomannan
Product Description
| Product | Glucomannan |
| CAS | 37220-17-0 |
| Formula | C24H42O21 |
| Synonym | Konjac Gum, Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract is the extract of the roots of Amorphophallus konjac, Araceae |
Typical Product Specifications
| Loss on Drying | 10.0% Maximum |
| Bulk Density | 30 - 70 g/100 mL |
| Residual Solvents | < 5,000 ppm |
| Heavy Metals | < 20.0 ppm |
| Salmonella | Not detected/25 g |
| Glucomannan | > 95.0% |
| Staphylococcus | Not detected/10 g |
| E. Coli | Not detected/10 g |
| Total ash | < 5.0% |
| Particle Size | > 90% through 80 mesh |
| Notes | Glucomannan is a polysaccharide often used as a food thickener in cooking and baking products. It also has properties which make it useful in nutritional supplements meant to support weight loss and lower cholesterol. Use: FILM FORMING, HUMECTANT |
| Class | Botanicals: Powders and Extracts, Gums – Waxes – Food Thickeners, Specialty Materials |
| Function | Excipients & Emulsifiers, Viscosity Modifier |
| Industry | Food Chemicals, Nutrition |
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