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Konjac Glucomannan ( Konjac Gum ) Foods Applications

Functions and features and Reference dosage

Candy
Stable shape, smooth surface, high elasticity, sliky taste, no stick-teeth 1.5-3.0%

Beverage
Thickening, stable, heat resistance, anti-acid, anti-dialyze of water and oil, anti-deposition 0.05-0.5%

Jelly
Gel, wide range of pH value, good elasticity, anti-dialyze of water, high transparency 0.2-1.5%

Breads, cakes
Keeping moisture, increasing elasricity, less crumbs, (biscuits) increasing shine, moisture-proof 0.1-0.3%

Noodles
Increasing elasticity, reducing breaking, no sticking, no muddying soup, (instant noodles) lower oil, quick rehydration 0.2-0.5%

Ice creams
Increasing expansion, anti-melt, stable, emulsification 0.1-0.3%

Canned meat, sausage
Improving water and oil retention property, improving the rate of finished products, good elasticity, silty taste, eliminating the taste of power like caused by the starch 0.3-0.5%

DAIRY

Usage levels

Application

Fruit yoghurt, set yoghurt, stirred yoghurt

0.25 -0.4%

resistant to adicidity, fermentation and compatible with pasteurisation and sterilisation, mouthfeel, moisture enhancer

Acidified creams, cheese

0.2%

resistant to adicidity, fermentation and compatible with pasteurisation and sterilisation, texture

Toasted Sandwich cheese

0.4-0.6 %

Avoids overmelting effect, preserves neat aspect Resists temperature fluctuations

Puddings custard, flan

0.25 -0.4%

Moisturiser, stability, syneresis control

Ice cream

CR 0.015%+ KGM 0.15 - 0.35%

protection against meltdown, creaminess

Mousses, frozen mousses

0.2 -0.4%

Emulsion, foam stabiliser, freeze thaw stability

Non dairy creamers

0.33 - 0.66

Controls phase separation and syneresis, , provides mouthfeel (creaminess), extends shelf life (stability).

Butter substitute,

10% (MCC+ KGM)

Low fat products, mouthfeel, reduces chalkiness

Whipping cream

0.25 -0.4%

Foam stabiliser, freeze thaw stability

BAKERY/PASTRY

Usage levels

Application

Dough conditioners

 

Reduces tackiness, enhances pliability

Bakery products

 

DF supplement, improves sponges's freshness, freeze thaw stability

Pie fillings

 

Water activity/ retains moisture, prevents bleeding, prolongs shelf-life

Shortening

1.5 - 2%

educes calories and fat (-75%), maintains mouthfeel substitute shortening replacer and bite, reduces sogginess vs other colloids

Icing

 

Gel, texture, shine, protection against syneresis

Piping jelly, toppings

0.25 -0.4%

Texture, water stability, shine, increases flexibility/hardness

Coatings, glazes

0.25 -0.4%

Low solids glazes, reduces tackiness, enhances shine, extends shelf life

Water barrier

KGM 0.15% (with carragenan + xanthan + sorbitol)

Very low use tasteless film barrier against migrating water in sandwiches imparting soginess and influencing shelf life

Noodles, pasta

1%

Water holding capacity, temperature stability, DF, low protein, low starch, reduces starch solubilisation (loss)

Biscuit filling

5-10% (with MCC)

Fat:oil reduction, controlled water activity, creamy mouthfeel

Batters

0.5%

 

CONFECTIONARY

Usage levels

Application

Sweets, gummies

0.1%

Texture improver, moisture enhancer partial substitution of gelatine (heat stability)

Jelly

0.9%

gel strength, texture improver (versatile elasticity)

Meringues

0.25 -0.4%

Foaming agent, stabilizer

Chocolate

2.5%

Heat resistance to 50 degrees C, 95% chocolate + 5% KGM based mix

DRESSINGS

Usage levels

Application

Mayonnaise

0.3-0.6 %

Thickener (low gel strength agars)

LF Salad dressing

MCC + KGM

Fat (oil) substitute

Ketchup

0.15 - 0.5%

Thickener

Sauces, gravies

 

Emulsion stability, thickener, viscosity adjustment

DRINKS

Usage levels

Application

Prepared soups

0.2 - 0.5%

Texture, suspension, Dietary Fibre

Fibre drinks

3-5%

Texture, DF (low dp KGM)

Soft drinks

0.15-0.5%

Texture, suspension, foam structure, Dietary Fibre

Concentrates

0.5-1%

Maintains colour, regulates freeze point, aroma support, texturises

FRUIT

Usage levels

Application

Fruit Gelatin fruit desserts, WDG

0.95% - 1% KGM + gellan

Gel low syneresis, transparency, Dietary fibre, resistance to sterilisation in Mitsumane type reformed fruit chunks

WDG

0.5- 0.95%

Gel, low syneresis, transparency, Dietary fibre

Sherbets

 

Texture, protection against meltdown

Jam

0.5- 1%

Flavour release, gelling agent

SPREADS

Usage levels

Application

Low calorie marmalade, jam

0.2-0.5%

thickener

Fruit spreads

0.2-0.5%

Thickener

Honey spreads

0.2-0.5%

Thickener

Cheese spread

0.5-0.6%

Thickener, stiffer slices, processability, moisture control

PROCESSED MEAT PRODUCTS

Usage levels

Application

Injection, tumbling

0.2-0.5% KGM + 0.2-0.6% CARA

Moisture enhancer, water stability, fat replacer - texture ( DF, low protein)

Pet-food meat analogue

0.75-1.5% KGM + 0.5-1% CARA

Water stability in association with other gums or alone, resistant to retorting, shear resistant fat replacer and texturiser

Sausage meat products, burgers

KGM 1.5%, AGAR 0.4%, Xanthan 0.6%

Juice, gravy holder, shape holding, sticky texture, whipping

Surimi

0.2 - 0.4% KMG 0.3% KGM + 0.8 CARRA

KGM Processing aid, elasticity, resistance to breakage

OTHER PRODUCTS

Usage levels

Application

Formed foods

DeacKGM,

KGM+LBG+CARRA

KGM + CARRA...

Gel structure, gel set control, adhesion of layers, extrusion and processing aid, matrix viscosity control,

Reformed foods for frying

1.5% deacKGM+ wheat flour, xan. + starch, curdlan...

Cohesion and high temperature cohesion of different aqueous and oily pastes and chunks

Frozen foods

0.05-0.3%

Crystal growth control, reduces moisture loss, reduces freezer burn, controls syneresis, reduces thaw separation, controls freezing point

The dosage above are for your reference, the customer can adjust the rate of adding according to the practical requirements

 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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