The application of konjac flour in composite blended foods

June 19, 2024

Konjac, also known as Konjac or Japanese yam, is a general term for the genus Konjac in the Araceae family. Its main component is glucomannan (KGM), which is a polysaccharide hemifiber.
KGM has important uses in food and medicine. Using KGM konjak powder as food and food additive can improve food flavor and provide almost no heat energy. It has the functions of reducing weight and regulating cholesterol metabolism, and has certain preventive effects on constipation, diabetes, obesity, etc.

In medicine, KGM can reduce excessive cholesterol and high blood sugar in the blood and liver, and also has an inhibitory effect on colorectal cancer. Located in the the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, Yunnan is a humid and semi humid area with superior climate conditions. There are a large number of konjac resources distributed in Yunnan, which is the most suitable planting area on the the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau. In recent years, China's research and development of konjac has made konjac flour more widely used, including in industrial fields such as environmental protection, construction, and medicine.

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Soybean protein, hawthorn extract and Grape Seed Extract all have health care effects. Among them, soybean protein has high nutritional value, and also has the characteristics of water absorption, emulsification, gel property and water retention; Hawthorn has a strong role in reducing blood fat and eliminating excess fat in the body, as well as preventing atherosclerosis, protecting myocardium, promoting digestion, promoting uterine contraction, bacteriostasis and many other functions; Grape seed extract anthocyanins are bioactive flavonoids extracted from grape seeds, with the main active ingredients being polyphenols.
Using the above four raw materials as the main ingredients, with the addition of Fruit powder, sweeteners, sourers, salt, and β - cyclodextrin as auxiliary additives, a new type of konjac flour composite blended food has been developed for people who need to lose weight or control their body weight through the selection and optimization of processing technology and conditions.
Main raw materials:
Konjac flour, soy protein, hawthorn extract, grape seed extract, β - cyclodextrin, fruit powder, sweetener, sourer, and salt.
Mix konjac flour (50%), soy protein (25%), grape seed extract (15%), and hawthorn extract (10%) evenly in proportion and set aside for later use.
Remove odor

Adding 0.4% β - cyclodextrin and adjusting the optimal water temperature to 50 ℃ can effectively remove the odor of the raw materials.

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Operation steps:
Mixing konjac flour, soy protein, grape seed extract, and hawthorn extract - deodorization - preparation - sterilization - cooling - inspection - packaging - finished product.
Conclusion 1. The optimal production process for konjac flour composite flavored food: 50% konjac flour, 25% soy protein, 15% grape seed extract, and 10% hawthorn extract are mixed evenly as the base material. 0.4% β - cyclodextrin is added to every 10g of the base material to remove odor, and the optimal ratio of 8g peach powder, 0.1g citric acid, 0.2g composite sweetener, and 0.06g salt is added. 120mL of 50 ℃ drinking water is added for mixing and irradiation sterilization. The developed konjac flour composite flavored food has a good taste and stability.

2. The raw materials of this product have high nutritional value and also have weight loss and lipid-lowering effects, which can replace some diets as food for weight loss people.

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