Does glucomannan just suck the flavor out of everything?!!

piratejenny · 11-10-2011, 09:30 AM

I've tried using glucomannan twice now;
I added it to a cup of chicken broth which tasted just fine before,
then like BLAH after;
same with a cup of chocolate protein.

I was really looking forward to using this to feel full on DDs,
but it's not really working since I had to "salvage" my snacks
by adding lots more stuff (and calories) to replace the flavor.

Does it help if you let the concoction sit for a while?
Anybody else have this problem?

LeahGraceG · 11-10-2011, 09:34 AM

I find that it does suck the saltiness and sweetness out of stuff. I tend to add more hot sauce/herbs/salt/pepper/sweetener until it tastes right again. I really noticed it yesterday when eating the noodles in a bowl of soup -- suddenly it was really blah!

Dottie · 11-10-2011, 09:43 AM

Yes. You have to over sweet, season, salt and flavor anything you're glucing up.

SoHappy · 11-10-2011, 10:04 AM

I think it's a lot the same thing as how we're told that the magic shirataki noodles *take on the flavor of whatever they're put into*..... yeah, by sucking up some of that flavor!

I also just add in some additional flavoring ingredient. Or accept it *as is* for the blessing of a full tummy on practically no calories.

ouizoid · 11-10-2011, 10:14 AM

I find that the longer it sits, the less flavour it has. I overflavour anything that is going to sit awhile (e.g. pudding)--if I make a superlow OMM or a shake --something I am going to eat right away, it seems to be ok--You do have to totally jazz it up tho!

putthekettleon · 11-10-2011, 10:21 AM

I have grown to love glucomannan. It halts my appetite like nothing else. Plus, I don't know if I'm allowed to post links and I hope I don't get in trouble, but you've got to read this blog about glucomannan: http://www.begin2dig.com/2010/01/glu...s-satiety.html. The links to studies done on gluco really impressed me.

I agree with all the above. You've got to add a lot of sweetness/savory ingredients, more so than you'd normally add. But I don't mind at all.

Glucomannan is the first diet aid I've REALLY become excited about. It works. I just wish I had the time to try all the wonderful recipes I'm finding on this site that use gluco.

piratejenny · 11-10-2011, 10:45 AM

Thanks, everybody!!!

putthekettleon, you can usually post links as long as the site doesn't sell anything.

11-10-2011, 09:30 AM	#1
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11-10-2011, 09:34 AM	#2
LeahGraceG Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 206 Gallery: LeahGraceG Stats: 150 (postpartum)/119.6/110 (someday after baby) WOE: JUDDD Start Date: Nov 2011	I find that it does suck the saltiness and sweetness out of stuff. I tend to add more hot sauce/herbs/salt/pepper/sweetener until it tastes right again. I really noticed it yesterday when eating the noodles in a bowl of soup -- suddenly it was really blah!

11-10-2011, 09:43 AM	#3
Dottie Administrator Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: S.E. Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 68,560 Gallery: Dottie WOE: JUDDD calorie cycling plan	Yes. You have to over sweet, season, salt and flavor anything you're glucing up.

11-10-2011, 10:04 AM	#4
SoHappy Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 17,934 Gallery: SoHappy Stats: obese/slimmer WOE: JUDDD!!!	I think it's a lot the same thing as how we're told that the magic shirataki noodles take on the flavor of whatever they're put into..... yeah, by sucking up some of that flavor! I also just add in some additional flavoring ingredient. Or accept it as is for the blessing of a full tummy on practically no calories.

11-10-2011, 10:14 AM	#5
ouizoid Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,920 Gallery: ouizoid Stats: 225/165/145 WOE: JUDDD	I find that the longer it sits, the less flavour it has. I overflavour anything that is going to sit awhile (e.g. pudding)--if I make a superlow OMM or a shake --something I am going to eat right away, it seems to be ok--You do have to totally jazz it up tho!

11-10-2011, 10:21 AM	#6
putthekettleon Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 204 Gallery: putthekettleon	I have grown to love glucomannan. It halts my appetite like nothing else. Plus, I don't know if I'm allowed to post links and I hope I don't get in trouble, but you've got to read this blog about glucomannan: http://www.begin2dig.com/2010/01/glu...s-satiety.html. The links to studies done on gluco really impressed me. I agree with all the above. You've got to add a lot of sweetness/savory ingredients, more so than you'd normally add. But I don't mind at all. Glucomannan is the first diet aid I've REALLY become excited about. It works. I just wish I had the time to try all the wonderful recipes I'm finding on this site that use gluco.

11-10-2011, 10:45 AM	#7
piratejenny Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,688 Gallery: piratejenny Stats: 293/285/<160 (5'7") WOE: LC/JUDDD/Fast5/Diabetes Miracle 2010-12 Start Date: 2013: IDK!	Thanks, everybody!!! putthekettleon, you can usually post links as long as the site doesn't sell anything.