Konjac gum (glucomannan) 250g

Konjac powder (glucomannan) – natural thickener

Konjac powder, also known as glucomannan, is a completely natural product obtained from the root of the konjac plant. Unlike many other thickeners, it is gluten-free and has approximately 10 times the thickening power of conventional cornflour. This versatile, low-calorie ingredient is a staple of vegan cooking.

Use it to thicken soups, sauces, gravy, custard, puddings, pie fillings, casseroles and many other foods. It provides a natural alternative to conventional thickeners.

Key benefits

• High thickening power: approximately 10 times that of cornflour
• Completely natural and low in calories
• Gluten-free and suitable for vegans and vegetarians
• 100% soluble in cold liquids
• Ideal as a substitute for cornflour and other thickeners
• Suitable for sweet and savoury preparations

How to use

Before adding konjac powder to the food you want to thicken, mix it with a small amount of cold liquid to make a smooth paste and prevent lumps. Konjac thickens quickly when heated.

As a guide, use approximately 5 g (1 teaspoon) per 240 ml of liquid, adjusting the quantity to your desired consistency.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Use within 6 months of opening.

Ingredients

Konjac gum (E425).

Dietary information

• Suitable for vegans and vegetarians
• Non-GMO
• Gluten-free
• Kosher friendly
• Halal friendly

Nutrition information (per 100 g)

• Energy: 749 kJ/179 kcal
• Fat: <0.1 g, of which saturates: 0.0 g
• Carbohydrate: 4.1 g, of which sugars: 2.9 g
• Protein: 0 g
• Salt: 0.05 g
• Fibre: 83.5 g

Labelling in accordance with EU and UK regulations.