More About Konjac Sponges

Many of our customers have been asking us what are konjac sponges made from, how are they made and why are konjac sponges better than synthetic ones.

What is Konjac?

The Konjac plant belongs to the genus Amorphophallus. The botanical name of the plant is Amorphophallus Konjac.

With a diameter of around 8 inches (20cm), the Konjac plant grows as a root also known as Konjac tubes. While considered a type of perennial plant, the Konjac plant can live for up to 5 years. Within the plant the glucomannan fiber can be found, which is responsible for the high fiber/ zero calorie nutrition of Konjac foods.
Generally, the Konjac plant is grown on steep mountainous regions with warm weather at altitudes of 800 to 1,500 meters (2,400 to 4,500 feet). A typical harvest yields around 1000kg per hectare after 3-5 years of growth. Konjac plants are mainly produced in the tropical and subtropical zones of the Eastern Hemisphere. The highest area of production is in the mountains of South West China, the same region native to panda bears. The average temperature of the growth region is about 16 (60F).

How are Konjac Sponges Made?

In close partnership with our supplier in China, we produce only the highest quality Konjac products by strictly monitoring each step throughout the production process. You can be guaranteed that we only sell top quality sponges to our customers.
All of our sponges are handmade by the following processes:
1. Konjac powder is mixed with water.
2. The Konjac mixture is then poured into molds and then these trays are steamed for a few hours after which they are left overnight to solidify.
3. The next day the Konjac sponges are removed from the trays and then put into a specialized freezer where they are repeatedly frozen and thawed.

4. The Konjac sponges are then washed and transferred to a drying chamber.
5. Before the final drying phase, the softness of the sponge is tested with a needle and also the string is attached at this stage.
6. At the packaging stage all sponges are individually checked to make sure they all pass our rigorous quality standards
Why are Konjac Sponges Better Than Normal sponges?
In close partnership with our supplier in China, we produce only the highest quality Konjac products by strictly monitoring each step throughout the production process. You can be guaranteed that we only sell top quality sponges to our customers.

Why are Konjac sponges better than synthetic sponges.

Different materials have different cleansing abilities and effects on our skin. Due to the shape and structure of some materials, they are less effective in cleansing our skin and/or too harsh to be used daily on delicate skin.
Konjac Sponge, with its natural unique net-like-structure, offers the most natural skin benefits to give your skin the most delicate care it needs.

So now you know a little more about Konjac sponges why not try one for yourself check out our on line store at www.amazingthaibeauty.com