Chemical Substance - Glucomannan

NHPID name:
Glucomannan

Reference:
CHEMID

Proper name(s):
Glucomannan

Common name(s):
Glucomannan

Category:
Approved Chemical Name
Monograph(s):
Glucomannan

Schedule 1:
Isolate


Source material:



Roles

Medicinal

Rationale:

Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 2 (an isolate) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.

Reference:  NNHPD

Non-medicinal

Purposes:
Emulsifying Agent , Gelling Agent , Skin-Conditioning Agent , Thickening Agent