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Application/Function:
Konjac products can be used in natural food,food
additives,medicine, chemicals, petroleum and light-industry.
It can also be formed upon interaction with other
hydrocolloids such as starch, Xanthan gum or Carrageenan.
Gelly:
gel strength,texture improvement.
Bakery
products: dietary fiber supplement, improvement in
sponges, prolongs the freshness.
Confectionary:
viscosity,texture improve,moisture enhancer, gloss.
Meat
products: bulking,fat
replacer,moisture enhancer,sticky texture.
Pasta:
water holding capacity, texture improvement.
Pudding:
thickening,mouthfeel.
Ice
cream:
adds viscosity,emulsion stability.
Yogurt:
fruit suspension,viscosity,gelation.
Beverages:
fiber content,mouthfeel.
Edible
films: both
water- soluble and insoluble film to water available.
FDA
approval as GRAS in the United States Konjac flour be affirmed
as GRAS for use as 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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