Jump to content

  • Quick Navigation
Photo

FDA labeling for konjac jelly

Share this

  • You cannot start a new topic
  • Please log in to reply
3 replies to this topic
- - - - -

jcieslowski

    Grade - MIFSQN

  • IFSQN Member
  • 196 posts
  • 61 thanks
32
Excellent

  • United States
    United States
  • Gender:Male

Posted 30 November 2020 - 06:57 PM

Anyone know where this product falls in labeling requirements?  Or even statement of identity? I don't think you'd have to put  konjac jelly as the statement of identity, but maybe you do? Like would you have to say "Strawberry flavored konjac jelly"?  For those who don't know, konjac is basically an Asian plant based gelatin substitute. Is this considered just a plant product? "Strawberry flavored plant jelly" ?  Thoughts / direction are appreciated.  

 

 



olenazh

    Grade - FIFSQN

  • IFSQN Fellow
  • 1,363 posts
  • 439 thanks
432
Excellent

  • Canada
    Canada
  • Gender:Female
  • Location:Toronto
  • Interests:My job, church, reading, gym, horror movies

Posted 30 November 2020 - 07:05 PM

I've never had experience with this kind of products, but my thought is that the statement should not be misleading - and in your case, the word "konjac" might be confused with liquor cognac (to me - it sounds like that!) 



Thanked by 1 Member:

SQFconsultant

    SQFconsultant

  • IFSQN Fellow
  • 4,632 posts
  • 1135 thanks
1,126
Excellent

  • United States
    United States
  • Gender:Male
  • Interests:Just when I thought I was out - They pulled me back in!!!

Posted 30 November 2020 - 07:23 PM

Konjac would need to go on the label. 

 

Interestingly enough we have a package of Konjac Root noodles here and also use the Konjac Root powder as a sugar absorber... eat a piece of pie for instance, take 3-4 capsules and it absorbs the sugar - amazing stuff.

 

Some people have reactions to Konjac even though it is not considered an allergen or sensitizing ingredient.


All the Best,

 

All Rights Reserved,

Without Prejudice,

Glenn Oster.

Glenn Oster Consulting, LLC -

SQF System Development | Internal Auditor Training | eConsultant

Martha's Vineyard Island, MA - Restored Republic

http://www.GCEMVI.XYZ

http://www.GlennOster.com

 


Thanked by 1 Member:

jcieslowski

    Grade - MIFSQN

  • IFSQN Member
  • 196 posts
  • 61 thanks
32
Excellent

  • United States
    United States
  • Gender:Male

Posted 30 November 2020 - 08:02 PM

I've never had experience with this kind of products, but my thought is that the statement should not be misleading - and in your case, the word "konjac" might be confused with liquor cognac (to me - it sounds like that!) 

 

I thought that too and that's why I was asking!  

 

 

Konjac would need to go on the label. 

 

Interestingly enough we have a package of Konjac Root noodles here and also use the Konjac Root powder as a sugar absorber... eat a piece of pie for instance, take 3-4 capsules and it absorbs the sugar - amazing stuff.

 

Some people have reactions to Konjac even though it is not considered an allergen or sensitizing ingredient.

 

Thank you for the info.  So" Konjac Root Snack" might be ok?





Share this

0 user(s) are reading this topic

0 members, 0 guests, 0 anonymous users