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Glucomannan

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  • Grade:pharmaceutical grade, food grade, indstrial grade
  • CAS Number 11078-31-2
  • Molecular Formula (C35H49O29)n
  • EC Number 234-394-2
  • Package:25kg/barrel, 25kg/bag
  • Function: reduce cholesterol, blood sugar and weight
  • Application: Gelling agent; thickener; emulsifier; stabilizer; film-forming agent; food additives; pharmaceutical additives;

    Glucomannan is high molecular non-ionic polymer mannan (glucomannan)mainly composed of mannan and glucose which is linked together by β-1, 4 bond [molar ratio of 1.6: (1 ~ 4)], along the glucomannan backbone there is an acetyl group every other 9 to 19 monosaccharide units which helps dissolve glucomannan. The average molecular weight is 0.2 to 2 million. Glucomannan (GM) has a strong expansion force, it can fill the stomach and eliminate hunger feeling, and because of its minimal calories, it can achieve weight control diet fitness goal; But in fact it is food thickener which can cause intestinal obstruction and thereby affect the appetite, eventually it can lead to digestive disorders, and cause arrhythmia.

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