Judgment axis | detail |
| Item Identity | Konjac is a functional food material crop that processes the bulbs of plants of the Araceae family and the genus Konjac to convert them into konjac powder, refined konjac powder, and konjac gel foods. |
| Basic registration range | Manages konjac bulbs, fresh bulbs, dried chips, regular konjac powder, refined konjac powder, konjac gel, noodles, rice, desserts, and HMR. |
| Key ingredient | Glucomannan varies in component content and viscosity characteristics depending on the raw material, process, and product, so it is verified through actual test reports. |
| Core separation | Konjac spheres, dried chips, general powder, refined powder, coagulated gel, and final food products are managed as separate Products and Lots. |
| Safety principles | Raw materials and unrefined ingredients must be verified for edible suitability, processing conditions, and relevant food standards, while the safety of the final product is verified through test reports and labeling standards. |
| Purchase criteria | Scientific name, country of origin, product form, glucomannan, particle size, viscosity, moisture, foreign matter, microorganisms, coagulation properties, packaging, MOQ, and delivery time. |
| Industry Opportunities | These include low-calorie, dietary fiber foods, noodle and rice substitute products, food thickening and binding materials, health-oriented HMR, and OEM and PB products. |
| Operational direction | It connects production/import – drying/refining – quality – coagulation/productization – RFQ – delivery/repurchase. |
division | Registration details |
| Korean name | Konjac |
| English name | Konjac |
| Representative scientific name | Amorphophallus konjac K.Koch |
| plant groups | Araceae, Amorphophallus |
| Edible and processed parts | underground view (corm) |
| Harvesting stage | Harvesting after bulb enlargement and maturation / Sorting and drying / Milling and refining / Coagulation and commercialization |
| caution | The edible suitability and processing conditions of whole diameter and unrefined raw materials shall be determined after reviewing food standards and safety. |
| Product form | Fresh konjac, dried konjac chips, regular konjac powder, refined konjac powder, konjac gel, konjac noodles, konjac rice, dessert, HMR |
| Processing stage | Harvesting, washing, cutting, drying, milling, refining, blending, coagulation, molding, heating, cooling, packaging |
| Basic use | Noodle and rice substitutes, jelly-type foods, convenience foods, low-calorie foods, food thickening and binding materials |
| Separation of similar items | Taro, yam, potato, sweet potato, cassava, jelly, agar, dietary fiber materials |
The scientific name is verified based on Kew Plants of the World Online . The raw material species, country of origin, and purification level are not determined solely by the trade name 'Konjac'; instead, the supplier's raw material specifications, import documents, and test reports are linked together.
Product Master | Key Management Standards |
| Konjac bulbs and fresh stems | Scientific name, country of origin, cultivation area, harvest year, diameter size, damage |
| Dried konjac chips | Raw material lot, cutting, drying method, moisture, color, foreign matter |
| Regular konjac powder | Raw materials, milling method, particle size, moisture, viscosity, foreign matter |
| Refined konjac powder | Glucomannan content, degree of purification, particle size, viscosity, microorganisms |
| Konjac jelly · Jelly | Blending, Coagulant, Molding, pH, Texture, Storage Stability |
| Konjac noodles and konjac rice | Shape, breakage, cookability, sauce suitability, packaging |
| HMR · PB products | Konjac content, nutritional components, cooking method, expiration date, and repurchase rating |
Classification criteria | Subdivision type | Management principles |
| plant species | Amorphophallus konjac | Separating from taro and yam in scientific names |
| Edible parts | underground sightseeing | Distinguishing from taro rhizomes and yam tubers |
| Raw material stage | Fresh bulb / Dried chips / General powder / Refined powder | Lot connection at every process change |
| Refining level | Regular konjac powder / Refined konjac powder | Separation of glucomannan, particle size, viscosity, and uses |
| Product form | Jelly/Muk / Noodles / Rice / Dessert / HMR | Separation of form, cookability, and distribution stability |
| Final use | Home-style / Dining Out / School Meals / Health-Oriented / Food Ingredients / Private Brand | Separation of buyer-required specifications |
| Transaction type | Raw Material Procurement / Material Supply / OEM·PB / Buyer RFQ | Quantity, unit price, and contract are Verified/NDA |
step | Essential Dataset | Management purpose |
| Cultivation and Procurement | Scientific name, variety, place of production, cultivation method, producer | Confirmation of raw material identity |
| harvest | Harvest date, harvest year, diameter size, damage, sorting | Raw Material Lot Creation |
| dry | Cutting specifications, drying method, temperature, time, moisture | Verification of chip quality and milling suitability |
| Milling and refining | Raw Material Lot · Particle Size · Purification Process · Yield | Powder Product Separation |
| Mixing and coagulation | Powder Lot · Mixing Ratio · Coagulant · Heating · Molding | Gel product reproducibility management |
| Packaging and shipping | Packaging Date · Storage Conditions · Use-by Date · Release Lot | Tracking recalls, claims, and repurchases |
Domestic cultivation area, production volume, major production areas, and production volume by country are entered after verifying the survey subjects, reference year, and units in raw data from KOSIS , FAOSTAT , local governments, and agricultural technology institutions. Unverified figures are not entered in v1.0.
Quality items | Live spectacles/chips | General/Refined Powder | Konjac Jelly · Noodles · HMR | Public rating |
| Scientific Name · Country of Origin · Raw Material Lot | core | core | core | Verified |
| Harvest, receiving, and drying history | core | importance | importance | Verified/NDA |
| Orbit size, color, damage, foreign matter | core | importance | importance | Verified/NDA |
| Glucomannan tablets | importance | core | core | NDA |
| Particle size, moisture, viscosity | importance | core | core | Verified/NDA |
| Mixing, Coagulation, and Molding Conditions | Not applicable | importance | core | NDA |
| Microbial, Foreign Matter, and Safety Test Reports | core | core | core | NDA |
| Packaging, storage, and expiration date | importance | core | core | Verified/NDA |
Lot Master Required Field
Lot ID · Item Name · Basis for Verification of Scientific Name · Country of Origin/Origin · Harvest Year/Harvest Date · Product Form · Raw Material Lot · Drying/Milling/Refining History · Glucomannan · Particle Size · Moisture · Viscosity · Blending/Coagulation/Molding History · Microorganisms · Foreign Matter · Test Report · Packaging Date · Use-by Date · Shipment · Return · Claim
Customers | Purchase criteria | Cooperation opportunities |
| Konjac raw material and material company | Degree of Purification · Glucomannan · Particle Size · Viscosity · Test Report | Powdered Raw Material RFQ |
| Noodle and rice substitute manufacturers | Moldability, texture, breakage, cookability, and distribution | Konjac Noodles · Konjac Rice Ingredients · OEM |
| HMR/Food Service Manufacturers | Specifications, nutritional content, sauce suitability, and stable delivery time | Low-calorie menu ingredients |
| Health-oriented food brand | Raw material history, quality, small packaging, and labeling | PB · Online products |
| Foodservice and franchises | Cooking convenience, texture, weight, delivery time | Products for salads, mala tang, and side dishes |
| Research and development institutions | Ingredients, viscosity, coagulation properties, and commercialization potential | Testing and joint development |
Domestic market size, sales volume by channel, import volume, and prices by product are entered by obtaining official statistics and verified business data, specifying the base year and unit.
step | Key variables | Operational judgment |
| Production/Origin | Scientific name, country of origin, harvest season, and raw material condition | Confirmation of raw material identity |
| Import and Customs Clearance | HS Item · Product Type · Customs Clearance Date · Quarantine · Quantity | Separation of raw materials, powders, and preparations |
| Drying and refining | Raw Material Lot · Moisture · Particle Size · Degree of Purification · Yield | Determination of material suitability |
| Productization | Mixing, coagulation, molding, heating, packaging | Quality Reproducibility Management |
| Quality and Safety | Glucomannan, Microorganisms, Foreign Matter, Test Report | Buyer Submission and Claim Prevention |
| Buyer RFQ | Shape · Specifications · MOQ · Packaging · Delivery Time | Matching suitability other than price |
| Repurchase | Delivery · Texture · Returns · Claims · Reorders | Supplier & Lot Evaluation Update |
Raw import and export data is entered by verifying the HS item description, base year, and quantity and value units from the Korea Customs Service's Import and Export Trade Statistics . Since the HS and food requirements for konjac products may differ, they are not simply aggregated.
Products and processes | Key conditions | RFQ conversion |
| Fresh bulbs and dried chips | Country of origin, condition of raw materials, drying method, moisture | RFQ for Raw Materials and Milling |
| Regular konjac powder | Particle size, moisture, viscosity, foreign matter | Food Material RFQ |
| Refined konjac powder | Glucomannan · Degree of Purity · Particle Size · Viscosity · Test Report | Functional Food Material RFQ |
| Konjac jelly · Jelly | Blending, coagulant, texture, shape stability | Foodservice and Catering RFQ |
| Konjac noodles and konjac rice | Weight, breakage, cookability, and sauce suitability | HMR·PB RFQ |
| Dessert and beverage-type products | Blending, viscosity, flavor, packaging, and expiration date | OEM·PB RFQ |
| by-product | Non-edible raw materials and process by-products | Non-food use is a separate entity following verification of laws and safety. |
first of all | Execution item | Performance indicators |
| 1 | Scientific Name, Country of Origin, Raw Material Stage, and Lot ID are required. | Required value input rate |
| 2 | Separation of raw bulb – chip – general powder – refined powder – product | Misclassification reduction rate |
| 3 | Linking Raw Material – Drying/Refining – Coagulation – Shipment History | Lot tracking rate |
| 4 | Datafication of ingredients, particle size, viscosity, texture, and test reports | Quality document connection rate |
| 5 | Connecting RFQs and Repurchases with Material Suppliers, OEMs, Food Service, Catering, and Private Brands | Matching rate · Repurchase rate |
Problem group | Problem Definition | Required data |
| Taro and Konjac Mix | Raw material and processing systems are mixed due to being of the same family. | Scientific name, edible part, processing stage |
| Powder grade unclear | General powder and refined powder are distributed as if they were the same raw material. | Glucomannan · Particle Size · Viscosity · Purification Level |
| Raw Material Lot Disconnection | Production, import, drying, refining, and product information are not linked | Lot and Test Report by Process |
| Coagulation quality deviation | Differences in mixing, coagulation, and molding conditions lead to texture and breakage | Mixing, Processing, and Cooking Tests |
| Insufficient labeling and safety verification | Standards, labeling, and test reports for raw materials and final products are separated | Basis for food standards, inspection, and labeling |
| Repurchase data disconnection | Returns and texture complaints are not being fed back into improvements in ingredients and processes | Delivery, Claims, Reorders |
RFQ Type | Public Registration | Verify/NDA |
| Procurement of konjac inspection and dried chips | Scientific name · Country of origin · Raw material form · Use · Packaging · Delivery time | Producer, Quantity, Unit Price, Harvest Date |
| Regular konjac powder | Particle size · Moisture · Viscosity · Applications · MOQ | Actual ingredients, test reports, and unit prices |
| Refined konjac powder | Glucomannan Standards, Particle Size, Viscosity, and Blending Purpose | Purification level, test results, prescription, contract |
| Konjac Gel & Noodle OEM | Product form · Target texture · Packaging · Delivery time | Samples · Cost · Mix · Contract |
| Products for school meals and food service | Specifications, Cooking Method, Weight, Storage Conditions | Quantity, Unit Price, and Test Report |
| HMR·PB cooperation | Menu · Nutritional Direction · Packaging · Sales Channels | MOQ · Trademark · Contract · Inventory |
| Research and development cooperation | Test Objective, Evaluation Criteria, and Expected Product Group | Samples, Test Results, and Joint Development Conditions |
① Need Products & Materials
Companies and institutions seeking necessary products, agricultural products, raw materials, and processed goods register purchasing demands. Registered requests are utilized to review cooperation with potential suppliers and producers based on the RFQ Intelligence Library.
Process:
RFQ Registration → Supplier/Product Review → Collaboration Connection → Future AI Matching
Register
② We are looking for production and manufacturing partners. (Need Suppliers & Manufacturers)
Register a request to find necessary production and supply partners, ranging from farms and producer organizations to processing companies, OEM, ODM, and private label manufacturers.
Process:
RFQ Registration → Review of Production & Manufacturing Capabilities → Collaboration Connection → Future AI Partner Matching
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③ We are looking for domestic and international buyers. (Need Buyers)
Farmers, producer organizations, and manufacturing companies are requesting cooperation with new buyers, such as domestic and international distributors, importers, brand companies, and food service and catering businesses.
Process:
RFQ Registration → Product & Supply Capability Review → Market & Buyer Connection → Future AI Buyer Matching
Register
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Version | Main contents | situation |
| v1.0 | Registration of basic structure for konjac raw materials, powder, tablets, commercialization, and RFQ | complete |
| v1.1 | Verification of official production, import, customs clearance, and domestic distribution structure | expected |
| v2.0 | Separation of specifications for general powder, refined powder, konjac gel, noodles, and rice | expected |
| v3.0 | Production – Refining – OEM·Food Service·PB Buyer Verified Container Combination | expected |
