ID 3100 - Glukomannan

PL: Glukomannan
EN: Glucomanan
Pdf: konjac mannan

Oświadczenie (2)

1. Charakterystyka żywności / składnika

The food constituent that is the subject of the health claims is glucomannan. Glucomannan (konjac mannan) is a water-soluble type of fibre composed of a straight chain of β-1→4 D-mannose and D- glucose units in a ratio of 1.6:1 with a small amount of branching (8 %) through β-(1→6)-glucosyl linkages. It is derived from the tuberous roots of the konjac plant (Amorphophallus konjac K. Koch). Glucomannan is non-digestible in the human small intestine. It has a high molecular weight (200-2000 kDa) and high viscosity in water solution. Glucomannan does not occur naturally in foods. It is a food additive used as an emulsifier and a thickener, and is also consumed in the form of food supplements (Katsuraya et al., 2003).
The Panel considers that the food constituent, konjac mannan (glucomannan), which is the subject of the health claims, is sufficiently characterised.

2.5. Utrzymanie prawidłowego stężenia cholesterolu we krwi (ID 3100, 3217)

The claimed effects are “helps to maintain physiological lipid levels in the blood” and “heart health”. The Panel assumes that the target population is the general population.
A claim on glucomannan and maintenance of normal blood cholesterol concentrations has already been assessed with a favourable outcome (EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA), 2009).

Warunki i możliwe ograniczenia stosowania oświadczenia

3 – 13 g/d