A novel low-alkali konjac gel induced by ethanol to modulate sodium release

Alcogels have attracted many attentions recently due to their versatile functions and potential applications in developing innovative semi-solid alcohol-containing products. In this study, comparisons were made in the aspect of rheology, physicochemical properties and sodium release between the conventional alkali konjac glucomannan (KGM) gels and alkali KGM alcogels prepared by mixing ethanol with KGM aqueous solution at 0.02 wt%, 0.04 wt% or...