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Glucomannan

What is Glucomannan?

Glucomannan is is a water-soluble polysaccharide that is considered a dietary fiber. Glucomannan is a food additive used as an emulsifier and thickener. Glucomannan is found in the roots of or corm of the konjac plant. [1]


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Products containing Glucomannan


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Source(s) Derived From

 Plant Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Natural

References
  1. Glucomannan - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)


 Konjac Glucomannan
Konnyaku
Konnyaku Flour

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  • Natural
  • Natural & Possibly Unsafe
  • Artificial
  • Artificial & Possibly Unsafe
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchMay 8, 2009 @ 10:47 PM

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