6 Glucomannan Powder Brands Compared: Major Surprises

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In this video, I compared 6 brands of glucomannan powder I bought on Amazon. (post includes affiliate links)
The 6 brands were:
Konjac Foods Konjac Glucomannan Powder (amzn.to/2XfKVAW)
Nutricost Glucomannan Konjac Root Extract (amzn.to/2J1XqHD)
Best Naturals Konjac Root Glucomannan (NOT recommended due to low percentage of GM)
NOW Glucomannan Pure Powder from Konjac Root (amzn.to/2XfbCpk)
Herbal Island Glucomannan Powder (amzn.to/2XjtL5q)
MicroIngredients Organic Glucomannan Powder Form Konjac Root (NOT recommended; not real glucomannan powder)
The two brands I would definitely NOT use for shirataki noodles are Best Naturals and MicroIngredients.
The Best Naturals had too low percentage of Glucomannan, and the MicroIngredients was not 100% pure glucomannan but appears to be mostly the skins of the konjac bulb so it did not thicken at all.
As stated in the video, I will be doing some more experimenting with the brands that passed the test and get back to you with specific recipes for each brand that "passed" so you can have more options when you purchase glucomannan powder for making Homemade Shirataki noodles.
Within the next 6 to 8 weeks, I plan to launch a sweet product offer that contains a lot of new shirataki noodle recipes that are even better than the recipes I shared in the past.

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15 июл 2024

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@butterflyj685 2 года назад

Thank you! This was very helpful.

@oceaneco1 4 года назад

This is very informative! Loved watching it!! You just saved me a lot of money and time! That Glucomannan from Micronutrients, wow, what the hell was that? It just looked gross!

@suzyjackson5514 3 года назад

Of course I bought the first one the micronutrients one, they are awful!!! My money went down the drain. I just purchased the herbal Island one since you recommended it on one of the comments. Thanks so much for your help I really appreciate you took the time to recommend this video! Great video! Love your voice it's very friendly.

@716aubrey 4 года назад

Thank you so much for this video!

@WhiteCatShirataki 4 года назад

@aubrey rodriguez You're welcome. My pleasure!! Thank you for watching. :)

@leilanidoofy90 3 года назад

Great experiment!!!!

@MsLeenite 4 года назад

Thank you, White Cat! I have a jar (or is it a bottle?) of the NOW brand which I haven't opened - I chucked it into the fridge and forgot about it. I see there's a video where you made noodles with it, so I am eager to watch. This "beauty pageant" was a hoot as well as an eye-opener. That MicroIngredients stuff - eeeeeewwwwwww! If I was looking at apartments to rent and saw that at the bottom of the toilet, I'd definitely find somewhere else to live, LOL!

@Chupabrah 2 года назад

Awesome video. Thank you so much!

@WhiteCatShirataki 2 года назад

Glad you liked it! It was fun and had some surprises I definitely did not expect. I'm glad I did the experiment.

@dreamingrightnow1174 2 года назад

Wow, I just got mine Now brand today, never having used it before. Thank you for this, very interesting. I had no idea they could be so different, or that there could be different percentages of the glucomannen. It took a while to wade for all the sources on Amazon too, and all said just one ingredient, but theses are incredibly varied in color and consistency. I see this a more than a couple of years ago, I'll be checking your channel to see if you've learned more about this. I'm thinking I'd like to try making noodles, so I'm guessing one would get quite differnt results with different brands. Thanks again.

@WhiteCatShirataki 2 года назад

You are correct! There are even more GM choices now since I made this comparison video. I suppose I should buy more and make another "part 2" comparison video.

@MBey-ke5qq Год назад

It's so sad but you just proved hands down the organic label means nothing. Thanks so much for the in depth view of the products!

@LazerWonder1998 4 года назад

So, I do have BEST NATURAL brand... (I didn't know about the low Glucomannan). BUT - I experimented and was able to successfully make your Oat Shirataki noodles by using 3 TBSP of it + 1.5 TBSP of Oat fibre. I kept the water and the pickling lime the same. :) So it is doable... But I want to try a different brand next time because I use it for thickening sauces and the "Best Natural" brand isn't doing the job unless I'm adding a bunch in. Thank you for all your time, money and effort in making these videos for us!

@WhiteCatShirataki 4 года назад

Thank you Jackie! Sharing your results will definitely help other people who have Best Naturals glucomannan. It makes me happy to know that you are an "experimenter" like me and are willing to share your results so that others can benefit from your knowledge. Great job!

@key1537 Год назад

3 tbsp worked great. Thank you for the tip.

@Jardineuse 5 лет назад

I ordered some Herbal Island glucomanan powder because in your test, it is the brand that came out as a good buy to make the noodles. I used to buy the ones precooked but they are so expensive, I thought that I could make them at home. I also have the noodle presser - I think I could use my potato rice masher (you put a cooked boiled potato in this tool and it comes out as rice). Now, if you have a special recipe to make those noodles, I would certainly appreciate to see that because I learn when I see. Thank you so much for your help.

@WhiteCatShirataki 5 лет назад

@Jardineuse Thanks! I will work on the video showing my shirataki noodles recipe using Herbal Island GM first then. Shouldn't be too long to wait. Just gotta wash some dishes first. ;)

@WhiteCatShirataki 5 лет назад

@Jardineuse Hello again. Wanted to give you the recipe right now for making homemade Shirataki noodles using Herbal Island glucomannan powder so you do not have to wait another day for me to get the video edited and uploaded. Here is the recipe to make Homemade Shirataki noodles using the Herbal Island brand. It ended up being the same recipe that I use with Konjac Foods brand. 1 cup cool water 1 Tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons Herbal Island glucomannan powder 1/4 teaspoon pickling lime Put the water in a bowl. Mix the dry ingredients together well and pour them into the bowl. WHISK them together to avoid lumps and continue whisking for about 45 to 60 seconds, until you notice it getting firmer and kind of forming more of a lump. Put it quickly into the pasta press and squeeze out excess air, until the noodles start to come out. Extrude the noodles into the simmering water on the stove. Boil 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse with some cold water. Enjoy with your favorite sauce. No dry frying necessary unless you want them really firm and chewy. These noodles are EXCELLENT and I will use this brand from now on because they had ZERO taste.

@Jardineuse 5 лет назад

@@WhiteCatShirataki Thank you so very much for your reply. I can't wait to make your recipe. I know how these noodles really are a wonderful substitute for the wheat pastas and so much less glucides and calories. I wonder why we never heard about them before.

@greez2163 4 года назад

Sorry can I see how much is in 500gr powder glucomannan there please

@DrYusuffistulaani 4 года назад

wow ... your video is very good ... i really like it ...

@WhiteCatShirataki 4 года назад

@Channel 9779 Thank you for the great review. I appreciate it!

@wanjevi 3 года назад

I love this White cat great vid still valid and watching it at 2020 Nov

@nschuyler2 2 года назад

What brand do you recommend since Konjac Foods is unavailable? I currently have best naturals. Thank you for making this video.

@mike1773 3 года назад

Thanks for the information

@WhiteCatShirataki 3 года назад

You're welcome!

@mike1773 3 года назад

@@WhiteCatShirataki is it possible to bridging me to find buyer for konjac yam (source of glucomannan) I have plantation konjac that will produce 500-2000 tons yam. ?

@Jayfoxpox 4 месяца назад

i bought the best natural brand since it was so cheap and while i was able to make noodles they just seem more soft with no bounce compared to the store bought noodles im used to.water even separated from the noodles as it sat out longer

@MsBiz888 2 года назад

I made the NOW brand successfully couple years back. The only thing I didnt like is the pickling tasted so strong. I tried washing it several times but to no avail. So, I didnt do this again. After watching your video for the last two hours today, , I feel encouraged to try again. Is there a way to get that pickling flavor out without compromising the texture? Maybe mixing it with baking soda? And yes, would be nice if you have links to these products

@WhiteCatShirataki 2 года назад

Longer boiling times with changing the boil water several times is the only technique I have found to reduce the pickling lime taste.

@WendyT1103 3 года назад

You mix this with food? I’ve just heard about the Capsules. To take them with a 8oz’s of water

@rolandgonzales3343 2 года назад

sigh of relief I got the now foods powder (haven't used it yet) after buying best naturals: best naturals really doesnt respond well to heat or pickling lime and goes in chunky.

@tiktokuser8498 Год назад

Can I make shirataki noodles using fiber powder?

@mellocello187 2 месяца назад

There is no discussion on the meaning of the color despite a lot of time spent. And my Now brand is pure white, FYI. It mixes just fine.

@HumanityCollected 3 года назад

Great info

@riennasoliven753 5 лет назад

Hi! How do you find the now foods brand? Is it okay to use? It’s the only brand accessible here in the Philippines, but I wanted to double-check before I buy all the ingredients and prepare the noodles myself instead of buying the prepacked ones.

@WhiteCatShirataki 5 лет назад

Hi Rienna Soliven! I have not made a specific recipe for the Now Foods brand yet. I will experiment with that brand next since you asked about it. As you probably saw in the video, the Now Foods brand had some separation issues so I really hope it works out in a recipe so you can make the noodles at home. If I am slow to get the video uploaded to RU-vid, look for me to reply to your comment here with the recipe so you don't have to wait. All the glucomannan powders shown in the comparison video were purchased off Amazon so if you can order off Amazon, I would suggest getting either the Herbal Island or the Konjac Foods brand. Where your local carriers are, I cannot say.

@riennasoliven753 5 лет назад

@White Cat Hi thanks so much for the reply! Unfortunately, it is not possible for me to ship them through Amazon alone, I am considering to try a parcel forwarder though but as of right now, my initial comparisons of service/storage fees of parcel forwarders from US to PH will hike up the total price of the glucomannan powder from $14 (Herbal Island 8 oz bag) to $30. Just wanna thank you, I really appreciate you making these videos, it helps everyone out on what brands would work for us not to waste time and money. ☺️

@dakiddmoo Год назад

Is there any difference between the formulas as far as what you cook with for noodles and things and the one that you take to suppress appetite

@reinaldobeckford4010 23 дня назад

Im still looking for an answer for this 😢 i wonder if it’s a good thing for a supplement not to absorb all that water so to speak

@MichaelBiebersWorld 4 года назад

Oh my goodness, "best naturals" was so frustrating to work with. I thought I was going crazy. I just ordered a kilo of the "BulkSupplements" brand. They seem to be new to glucomannan, but I like their other stuff. We'll see how that works.

@WhiteCatShirataki 4 года назад

Hey Michael! I have bought a lot of things from BulkSupplements because they always seem to have great quality and prices. However, I have not purchased glucomannan from them yet. I have no doubt their GM will be great too. Maybe I should do another GM comparison video with a whole new batch of brands and include them in the lineup.

@miwadipog1251 2 года назад

@@WhiteCatShirataki have you tried it yet

@Bluegrassprincess Год назад

What kind of recipes do you use this in? My understanding it swells in your stomach to make you feel full longer. I'd just take in pill form and be sure to drink lots of water.

@susanmumper8334 3 года назад

The vitamin shop has a completely tasteless capsule, which can be opened and added to water! Does it matter if it’s organic or not!

@JumpingFlightAttendant 3 года назад

Good question. Were you able to find an organic version.

@susanmumper8334 3 года назад

Nope. However really happy with this supplement. There is a RU-vid where they make noodles from Glucomannan. I think they are called glass noodles!

@Seek_Him 2 года назад

Organic is ALWAYS a Better Option

@debsllewelyn230 4 года назад

Thanks for this video, I'm looking for a brand of glucomannan powder which is as tasteless/flavorless as possible. The brand I have has a faintly funky taste! Can you recommend one please? Thanks x

@WhiteCatShirataki 4 года назад

Hi Debs Llewelyn! My top 2 brands are Konjac Foods and Herbal Island.

@debsllewelyn230 4 года назад

@@WhiteCatShirataki thank you so much. Do they have any kind of taste or smell?

@WhiteCatShirataki 4 года назад

@@debsllewelyn230 I have a very sensitive sense of smell and believe both brands (Konjac Foods and Herbal Islands) have a pleasant, slightly fruity smell. I have both brands here at home and just tasted them and feel neither brand has a taste straight out of the bag. I do find, however, whenever I mix 1-2 teaspoons into a big glass of water and drink it before meals, it tastes like paste (which is to be expected). Luckily, I found that Kool-Aid covers the taste quite well when taking it before meals as a way to fill up my stomach.

@debsllewelyn230 4 года назад

@@WhiteCatShirataki thanks so much! I just emailed both companies to ask if they will ship to the UK, I suspect that only herbal island will but we'll see! Thanks so much for all your videos on glucomannan, I have watched them many times and used your recipes. Cheers xx

@debsllewelyn230 4 года назад

@@WhiteCatShirataki yes I use no-sugar squash to mask the taste when I chug it down before meals too haha! The brand I have has a really fishy smell though and hideous taste which isnt quite masked by the squash (shudders!) I need to find a better brand asap!

@bobjaxson7757 4 года назад

I used Best Natural and didn't get the consistency needed to make the noodles. If you experiment with this brand, please let us know the water to powder ratio that works best for this brand. Thanks

@WhiteCatShirataki 4 года назад

@bob jaxson Hi Bob! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. In the description area of this brand comparison video, I had written that Best Naturals was not recommended because it did not have enough glucomannan in the powder (see 8:15 in the video). That is why I did not make a video using the Best Naturals brand. If you still want me to try, I am more than happy to do that for you, but realize that the recipe will probably call for a lot more GM powder than the other brands so, in the end, you will be spending a lot more per recipe compared to simply using one of the other brands.

@LazerWonder1998 4 года назад

This was the only brand I had.... I use 3 tbsp of the product to 1 cup of water and 1/4 tsp of pickling lime. I also added 1.5 tbsp of oat fiber so it would give a closer consistency to wheat pasta. :) You may need to mix it more than 30 seconds..... closer to 3-5 minutes to get to the needed consistency to press out of an Aeropress or pasta press. BUT I had it with our chicken parm last night.... :) It was fine.

@key1537 Год назад

I just used that Best Naturals today. Will not buy it again. Going to add 3 Tbsp to see if it thickens.

@akbarbarokahkonjac7649 2 года назад

Has there been a long time about the world of glocomanan flour?

@edwardturgeon6229 2 года назад

It would have been helpful to also share the manufacturer's label nutritional info and composition (e.g. % glucomannan) for a more complete comparison.

@dreamingrightnow1174 2 года назад

You can look them all up on Amazon and get full info. I did that recently and they the ones I compared were the same if the ingredients are simply, glucomannan pwdr.

@Seek_Him 2 года назад

So I'm trying to figure out what this video shares? Someone please help me understand... Top Brand?

@a.d.2523 Год назад

After watching ,I still didn't understand what she try to talk, or recommended which one, the video very poor, shaking it really give me a headed. Do again.

@carlose.collazoflores284 3 года назад

Clever

@stylistmiranda 2 года назад

I wish I watched this video before I got the powder. I got the organic one. It was awful.

@CUSSLIKEASAILOR 3 года назад

🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾👹👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

@terigary9974 3 года назад

so how do you stir up the capsule in your stomach?

@JumpingFlightAttendant 3 года назад

Your stomach will store it for you

@sanarizwan5174 2 года назад

The capsule shell is soluble (mostly with good brands )

@Seek_Him 2 года назад

Jumping Jack's....lol

@rocketmoonshine9205 Год назад

@@Seek_Him 😂😂😂

@greez2163 4 года назад

Is konjac or like potato's have glucomannan contain ,

@WhiteCatShirataki 4 года назад

@Wahyu Saputro Hi there! Regular potatoes do not have glucomannan in them. I hope that answers your question. The only other item that I know of that contains glucomannan is a special lily which was used to make traditional Turkish ice cream. I believe that lily has become endangered so it is no longer available outside of Turkey.

@greez2163 4 года назад

@@WhiteCatShirataki thanks for replying but I have same potato's like this pict we call porang or konjac , and I try plant this potato's before make powder like that I very interest about your videos about this because I small farmer this glucomannan powder to used

@WhiteCatShirataki 4 года назад

@@greez2163 I have a couple konjac corms/potatoes I got from a neighbor, and I do plan to eventually make a video showing how to make konnyaku (yam cake) directly from the konjac corm rather than via glucomannan powder. However, I do not plan to go as far as drying the konjac corms/potatoes and processing them into glucomannan powder. No one grows these commercially in the USA because the market is extremely small here. That is also why we can only get it in powdered form. This is my favorite video showing the planting and manufacturing process. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-IDdRM_ojDEY.html

@greez2163 4 года назад

Yes please I want to know what is konjac there, hope you can have this video soon, konyaku is same name from konjac my like slang , if konjac popular more from Japanese but we have different potato's have more contain glucomannan we calling porang ,

@TheFarmersWife1 2 года назад

Micro ingredients hasn’t shaped up yet! Ask me how I know?!? It’s still that same ugly brown shit with muddy liquid on top! Amazon refunded my money. Now I have to wait on something good to arrive. So much for non gmo, organic, labeling? WTH?!? What is your favorite?

@sheag6200 3 года назад

Get to the point

@a.d.2523 Год назад

The video is very shaking it is headed a to see.

@gradualuprisintheory 4 года назад

Horrible video. Highly informative!! Thank you.Thank you Thank you.

@dreamingrightnow1174 2 года назад

Sucky comment, since we're passing out our unfiltered thoughts.

@chefbee451 Год назад

Konjac foods is the best brand but no longer available.

@trijezdci4588 4 года назад

The correct pronunciation of konjac is konn-yuck. The correct pronunciation of glucomannan is glue-koh-munn-ahn -- it is a polymer of glucose and mannose.

@olenfersoi8887 2 года назад

You are pronouncing "konjac" wrong over and over again: The "J" in "konjac" is pronounced as a "Y"...so, the word should be pronounced almost exactly like the liquor "cognac". Pickling Lime is Calcium Hydrozide, which makes the noodle mixture alkaline. Goal is a pH of 10 or more. Theoretically, other alkaline compounds can be used, but the results may vasry. BTW, if droed konjac root is ground, but the glucomannin in not concentrated, the percent of glucomannin will be about 64%. (The rest is mostly a type of starch.) As you discovered with that pure Konjac Root variety, that's not enough for shiritaki noodles, unless your recipe is modified. But, the natural percentage is fine if using the konjac as a dietary fiber supplement (better than Metamucil psyllium powder)...just make sure to mix with liquid before consuming. About a half teaspoon 2x a day is about right. DON'T consume the dry powder!

@key1537 Год назад

I wish I had watched this first before buying Best Naturals. It does not thicken up at all. Worst product ever. Thank for testing different brands for us.