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Glucomannan

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ILoveAFullFridge · 17/02/2020 11:10

I'm looking for a low carb thickening agent for gravies and sauces.

From what I read online, I cannot work out whether glucomannan is a good choice.

Any experiences?

I'm particularly concerned about wind. I am very prone to bloating when not low carbing!

OP posts:
Inforthelonghaul · 17/02/2020 11:16

Don’t know anything about glucomannan but I use blended vegetables for this. Celeriac or turnip is good, but really pretty much any veg boiled and then blended does the job.

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ILoveAFullFridge · 17/02/2020 11:48

Too much like hard work!GrinBlush

Also, don't they affect the flavour of the sauce?

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Babysharkdoodoodood · 08/05/2020 16:34

I'm using it today to add to rhubarb for a crumble type thing with coconut and almond topping. Let you know how it goes on the bloating front

Babysharkdoodoodood · 09/05/2020 14:03

No bloating and no wind. Success!

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