Konjac glucomannan
E425II is the European food-additive number for Konjac glucomannan. Konjac glucomannan (E425ii) is a carrier used as a food additive.
Is E425II safe or restricted?
E425II is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as “No known concern” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned, or the guide to how EU additives are approved, re-evaluated and banned.
Is E425II vegan or vegetarian?
Konjac glucomannan (E425II) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
The production source can vary between manufacturers — the Forkin app shows product-specific vegan and vegetarian signals where available, based on ingredient and label data. Always read the label for allergens.
Which foods contain E425II?
E425II appears in 172 of the 4.9 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in Protein Powder / Shake, Dietary Supplements, and Shirataki / Konjac Noodles.
- Protein Powder / Shake44
- Dietary Supplements28
- Shirataki / Konjac Noodles11
- Noodles6
- Cake Mixes6
- Soup5
- Vegetable Soup4
- Pancake & Waffle Mixes3
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E425II across the catalogue.
Counts reflect Forkin's independently enriched product catalogue and update as new products are added — they are not a market-share statistic.
Frequently asked questions about E425II
- What is E425II?
- E425II is the E-number for Konjac glucomannan. Konjac glucomannan (E425ii) is a carrier used as a food additive.
- Which foods contain E425II?
- E425II appears in 172 of the 4.9 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in Protein Powder / Shake, Dietary Supplements, and Shirataki / Konjac Noodles. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E425II vegan or vegetarian?
- Konjac glucomannan (E425II) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians. The Forkin app shows product-specific vegan and vegetarian signals where available, based on ingredient and label data, since the source can vary between manufacturers.
- Is E425II safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E425II is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as ‘No known concern’ and does not make health claims — see the methodology page for how regulatory levels are assigned, and the Forkin app for the full profile, including acceptable daily intake (ADI) and restrictions by country.
See the full profile in Forkin
The Forkin app surfaces the full regulatory profile of E425II — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan and vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it. See view pricing.