Glucomannan is a form of dietary fiber derived from the root of the konjac plant. It is celebrated for its capacity to absorb water and consequently transform into a gel-like material in the ...

The root of the konjac plant is dried and processed into flour, which is then turned into white translucent noodles. The special feature that makes the noodles so low in calories is that the ...

BEIJING (SCMP): Chinese scientists have found fibre from the konjac plant – an ingredient in noodles and jelly added to hotpot – can improve the performance of water-based zinc batteries in ...