ITEM | STANDARD |
Appearance | Odorless, white or light yellow fine powder |
Particle Size | 95% pass 120 mesh |
Viscosity (1%, 25℃, mPa.s) | As per need (25000~ 36000) |
Konjac Glucomannan (KGM) | ≥ 90% |
pH (1%) | 5.0- 7.0 |
Moisture (%) | ≤ 10 |
SO2 (g/kg) | ≤ 0.2 |
Ash (%) | ≤ 3.0 |
Protein (%, Kjeldahl method) | ≤ 3 |
Starch (%) | ≤ 3 |
Lead (Pb) | ≤ 2 mg/kg |
Arsenic (As) | ≤ 3 mg/kg |
Ether-soluble material (%) | ≤ 0.1 |
Yeast & Mould (cfu/ g) | ≤ 50 |
Total Plate Count (cuf/ g) | ≤ 1000 |
Salmonella spp./ 10g | Negative |
E.Coli/ 5g | Negative |
Available Grade of Konjac Gum
Food Grade: Konjac Gum is widely used as thickener and texture stabilizer in food and beverage industries. Foodchem's food grade Konjac Gum is available as fine powder(20000cps/28000cps/32000cps/36000cps/KJ25NW).Pharmaceutical Grade: Foodchem's pharmaceutical grade Konjac Gum is available as fine powder(20000cps/28000cps/32000cps/36000cps/KJ25NW).Quality Control
At Foodchem International Corporation, we apply strict quality control process to all our products. All Konjac Gum we provide has been strictly tested under Kosher, Halal, HACCP and ISO standards and proved to be safe for using as food additive.
Storage&Handling Precaution
Storage: Konjac Gum should be stored in tightly closed container. keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Handling Precaution: Handling of Konjac Gum should only be performed by personnel trained and familiar with handling of organic chemicals. Avoid skin and eye contact and breathing in dust. Avoid handling which leads to dust formation.
Application and Uses of Konjac Gum
Konjac Gum is a natural gum widely used as thickener in food production. As a strong gelling agent, Konjac Gum can be used in a wide variety of industries including: food production, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, agriculture/animal feed, and various other industries.
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1. Are you manufacturer or distributor of Konjac Gum?
Foodchem doesn't manufacture Konjac Gum. However we have established reliable long term relationship with our manufacturing contractor and our QC team works closely with the manufacturer to insure quality.
2. What types of certification can you provide?
Foodchem International Corporation is an ISO2008:9001 certified company. We can provide HAPPC, KOSHER, HALAL Certificates for Konjac Gum.
3. Do you have Konjac Gum in Stock?
Yes, we have Konjac Gum in stock. However, our inventory moves fast, please consult our sales person for more details.
4. What is the lead time for Konjac Gum ?
If your order quantity is within our inventory amount, we can guarantee delivery in 1 week after the order confirmation. Or, it usually takes 2 weeks or longer.
5. What is the MOQ for Konjac Gum ?
The MOQ is 500kg.
6. What is the price of Konjac Gum ?
The price of Konjac Gum changes a lot as time goes. With over 10 years experience in supplying Konjac Gum, Foodchem can provide Konjac Gum at the most competitive prices. Please consult our sales person for more details.
7. Do you provide free samples?
Yes. Free samples of Konjac Gum are available. Please consult our sales person for further details.
8. What type of payment terms can you accept?
We can accept T/T, L/C, D/P, D/A etc... Please consult our sales person for more details.
9. When can I expect to receive the quotation for Konjac Gum?
Our sales person will get back to you in 1 business day to collect all necessary information to prepare the quotation. The quotation for Konjac Gum will then be sent to you once it’s ready, usually in less than 1 working day.
As a Konjac Gum supplier, we are really happy to have you on our website. We will do whatever we can do to satisfy your needs. If we are not able to handle your order, we will provide professional suggestion to help you find the right source that fits your need.
Upstream: Prices of upstream konjac are stable and supply is stable. Production capacity of the Konjac Gum manufacturers didn't change much.
Downstream: Downstream demand is pretty stable.
Forecast: Considering the current market trend, price of Konjac Gum will be stable in the coming months.
Yes. Konjac Gum is gluten free and widely used in gluten free food to provide stronger texture to ice cream, cookie, cake and other baked food.
Konjac Gum is a popular natural gum isolated from the corm of konjac plant. As a plant derived ingredients, Konjac Gum is general recognized as halal. We will still audit another 2 key points to make sure that our Konjac Gum is 100% halal: Are there any pig products used in manufacturing process of this ingredient? Does the ingredient contain Alcohol (impure) or other haraam ingredients?
Konjac Gum is a popular natural gum isolated from the corm of konjac plant. As a plant derived ingredients, Konjac Gum is general recognized as Kosher classified as Parve. Moreover, Konjac Gum is also regulated as Kosher for Passover.
- 5.1. Storage: stored in tightly closed container. keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
- 5.2. Handling precaution: In case of insuficent ventilaon, wear suitable rspiratory equipment if release of airbone dust is expectd. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing dust.
Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. Konjac Gum is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.
Konjac gum is widely used as weight loss supplement and food thickener. No significant side effects reported.