Konjac is mainly composed of glucomannan, which not only contains 10 kinds of amino acids and trace elements needed by human body, but also has the characteristics of low protein, low fat, strong water absorption, low protein swelling power and strong water absorption and swelling power, and can be directly made into various foods. Glucomannan can also be used as a food additive because of its film-forming, plasticity, structure, shape, emulsification and water retention. Glucomannan is an excellent dietary fiber and can also be made into very popular functional food. Using its low fat content, it can also be made into light food. Glucomannan is also an efficient and economical natural fruit preservative.
The medicinal value of konjac is also very high. It has many therapeutic effects, such as lowering blood fat, lowering blood sugar, losing weight and relaxing bowels. )
Amorphophallus konjac is widely used in industry. Amorphophallus konjac fine powder has great swelling power and strong adhesion, and can be used as sizing agent, printing and dyeing pulp and softener for wool, hemp and cotton yarn in textile industry, as well as as emulsifier, insecticide, preservative and rodenticide for architectural coatings and various adhesives and pesticides. After chemical treatment and processing, it can be made into film copies, photographic films, audio tapes and cosmetics without side effects.