Objective
Glucomannan is an hydrocolloidal polysaccharide consisting of mannose and glucose polymers, obtained from the tubers of various species of Amorphophallus commonly named 'konjac' or'elephant yam'. Konjac glucomannan is a product already widely used in Asian countries and the United States for its unique functional properties (viscosifying action and synergy with other natural gums). Raw material is mainly produced in several Asian countries, without reliable and consistent knowledge in agricultural and process management. The products actually exported to Europe (for diet food and pet food) are rarely of consistent quality and do not meet EU standards for industrial food markets. Having received recently a tentative european agreement number as food additive (E425), the konjac flour will be imported in large quantities. For this reason, a standardised glucomannan european source, contributing to agricultural diversification, will also improve the EU trade balance In order to secure the growing demand from the Western Food and non-food Industries, the proposed project will thus assess upgrading and standardisation of konjac glucomannan by : in EU countries. Knowledge acquired on glucomannan functionalities in formulations.
Assessment of crop feasibility and profitability will be achieved through adaptability and agricultural trial in two contrasting EU pedo-climatic conditions. Development of an industrial complete refining process will be undertaken for standardisation of glucomannan quality, up to industrial scale. Setting up of a range of tailor made blends with specific functional properties will be done, after end-uses industrial tests.
This market driven project, mainly set up by european skilled private companies including 3 SMES', will thus set-up an integrated agro-industrial production chain of glucomannan, from primary production to food and non-food industrial applications.
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