Konjac Root - I have some, now what do I do with it??

I understand it is a thickener, but how do I use this to my best advantage?

Brandilynn posted this link about a week ago

http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/recipe-forum-sticky-threads/709459-glucomannan-recipes-20.html#post14573195



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I will use it to thicken up soups, so that they stick in my bellah, since they typically do not.

Or for a sweet something I will thicken up some crystal light.

But again, its only fiber, and not nutritive, so I would encourage folks who cannot eat all their protein yet to not waste space with fillers.

But I am not the boss of their minds either. 

ALSO.. follow the 2 hour rule with supplements with this, it WILL inhibit good absorption of your supplements if you take it near/with.

Thank you!  I like that soup-thickening idea.

You are welcome, my love!

Know this, 5 g of will thicken up 2 cups of HOT broth quickly!! And you need to have your whisk at the ready!! 

And also for the knowing, somehow it tamps down the flavor of things, so - a delicate broth will end up being a bland goo, so if you can spice up your broth, the flavor will come through better. 

I like to use curries, Indian pickles, and whatnot. Or use the broth that came from when I crock'd down a big bunch o meat!

An answer to a prayer.  Happy where did you buy it?  Thanks.

Hey ladyfriend, I get it from Netrition. 

Konjac Foods brand is the only brand I can vouch for. 

If you have an Asian market near you, you might could find it locally!

I bought an 8oz bottle of powder on Amazon.  I'll give you a full report!

Thanks Brandi and Happy, I'm looking for something to make meals more filling with less if that makes sense.  I like soup like things but they just flow on through so i've given up on them.  Would like to get them back.

I use it in greek yogurt too, since it, on its own GY does not stay in my belly long enough to be anything but a calorie drain.