But there’s good news! Konjac root, derived from the konjac plant, is a natural, low-calorie food that has gained popularity as a weight-loss aid and a pasta alternative. Rich in glucomannan ...

“It smells like a dead rat in an old barn,” described greenhouse manager Evili Martins. The konjac plant bloomed in early ...

Hearts of palm can make a solid lobster dupe, but shrimp can be tougher to nail. Enter konjac root, the secret ingredient for ...

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 ...

or wheat gluten, i.e. seitan.” Konjac root (shown here), was brought into the Buddhist kitchen in the sixth century, allowing early meat-replacers to take their art to a new level. Bloomberg ...