Konjac

Description

Konjac, also known as Devil's Tongue and Vodoo Lily, is an herb that is grown primarily in Japan.

Botanical Name

 Amorphophallus konjac

Part Used

 Tubers (ground)

Konjac is consumed primarily for its Glucomannans content - See Glucomannan for the health benefits of Konjac. 

Carbohydrates

 The principal active ingredient in Konjac is Glucomannan (a type of Gum).