How to make konjac gum?
Making konjac gum is very simple, just prepare some konjac powder and water.
Step 1: Pour the konjac powder into a bowl, add a proper amount of water and stir well.
Step 2: Pour the stirred konjac powder and water into the pot, heat it with medium fire and keep stirring until a gelatinous substance appears.
Step 3: Pour the cooked konjac gum into the mold, put it in the refrigerator and wait for solidification.
Nutritional value of konjac gum
Konjac gum is a healthy food with low calorie, high fiber, no fat, no sugar and no starch. It is rich in water-soluble cellulose glucomannan, which helps to lower cholesterol and blood sugar and promote intestinal health. In addition, konjac gum also contains a lot of minerals such as calcium, iron and zinc, as well as vitamins such as B 1, B2, B6 and folic acid.
Health care function of konjac gum
1. Lowering cholesterol: Glucomannan in konjac gum can combine with cholesterol and reduce the absorption of cholesterol, thus reducing the cholesterol content in blood.
2. Control blood sugar: Glucomannan in konjac gum can slow down the digestion and absorption of food, thus controlling the rise of blood sugar.
3. Promote intestinal health: Glucomannan in konjac gum can increase the number of beneficial bacteria in the intestine and promote intestinal health.
4. Weight loss: The characteristics of konjac gum, such as low calorie, high fiber, no fat, no sugar and no starch, make it an ideal diet food.
Edible method of konjac gum
Konjac gum can be eaten directly or added to fruits, juices, milk and other foods. In addition, konjac gum can also be used to make frozen drinks, bean jelly, cold dishes and so on.
Matters needing attention of konjac gum
1. Glucomannan in konjac gum will absorb water and swell, so we should pay attention to controlling the amount of water in the production process, otherwise it will affect the taste of konjac gum.
2. Glucomannan in konjac gum will interact with some drugs, so you should pay attention to avoid eating konjac gum when taking medicine.
3. Glucomannan in konjac gum will ferment in the intestine to produce gas, so it should be used in moderation when eating to avoid gastrointestinal discomfort.