What is and in ‘KONJAC’ ???

Posted by on Jun 5, 2012 in Reviews | Comments Off on What is and in ‘KONJAC’ ???

“Amorphophallus Konjac” the Konjac potato is a perennial plant, native to Asia and sometimes known as Konnyaku.

“Konjac” potatoes are cultivated for food in Japan and Korea, but wild forms grow naturally in many parts of China, Korea and Japan. Frequently growing wild at very high altitude, thus being very pure and polutant free.

The Japanese have been eating “Konjac” for over 1,500 years. It is a totally natural food source. 99% of “Konjac” is water and three percent is Glucomannan, or dietary fiber. It is also rich in minerals and very low in calories.

Here’s the list what’s in Konjac:

  • water
  • protein
  • carbohydrate
  • lipids
  • sodium
  • potassium
  • magnesium
  • iron
  • phosphorus
  • copper
  • zinc
  • vitamin A
  • vitamin E
  • vitamin D
  • vitamin B1
  • vitamin B2
  • vitamin B6
  • vitamin B12
  • vitamin C
  • pantothenate
  • niacin
  • fatty acid
  • folic acid

However, our sponges should never be put in the mouth! These are simply a few facts about the plant when used as a food, for those who are curious! Buf, for over a century, the Japanese have been using the “Konjac” vegetable as a beauty treatment for their delicate skin.