Where does konjac jelly come from?

The main ingredient of konjac jelly is konjac powder. Konjac mainly grows in southwest China, such as Yunnan and Guizhou. It is also distributed in Japan. Gunma Prefecture is the main area in Japan that produces konjac. Konjac is mainly popular in southeastern Asia, but when we made konjac into various food shapes, it became popular in many countries and regions.

The current konjac industry is in a stage of continuous development for the following reasons:

Growing demand for healthy and natural ingredients

As consumers become more health-conscious, there is a growing demand for natural and healthy food ingredients. Low in calories and high in fiber, konjac is popular as a main ingredient in a variety of foods, including konjac noodles, konjac powder, and snacks.

Expansion of product range

The konjac industry has expanded from traditional konjac noodles to include konjac rice, konjac powder and konjac supplements. This diversification is driven by strong consumer demand for lower-calorie and gluten-free alternatives.

Innovation in processing technology

Advances in processing technology have made konjac products of higher quality, and their texture and taste have also been greatly improved.

Applications in the beauty and health industry are increasing

Konjac is used not only in the food industry but also in the beauty and health industry. Konjac sponges, made from konjac root powder, are becoming increasingly popular as a natural skin care product due to their gentle exfoliation and cleansing properties.

Konjac jelly is low in sugar and fat. Glucomannan, the main component of konjac, is high in fiber and low in calories. Jelly itself contains very little sugar, making it a popular choice for those watching their sugar intake. Plus, since it’s plant-based and doesn’t contain any added fat, Konjac Jelly is also fat-free. Some young people and children also like to eat konjac jelly because it has a soft and chewy texture and comes in independent small packages, so it is very convenient to take out. Konjac has a filling effect and is suitable as an afternoon tea snack.