What is Konjac?

Konjac is known in different local names in Indonesia. The most popular local name is porang or umbi porang, with binomial name of Amorphophallus muelleri. In Java island, konjac is known as iles-iles or suweg. Actually, konjac is not exactly similar to suweg, despite similar family and genus. In South Sulawesi, it is known as tire. Glucomannan contents in Konjac offer huge potentials in health sector. A recent study found that glucomannan has the following health benefits