TOKYO -- The growing popularity of konjac internationally is fueling Japanese exports of the root vegetable even as consumption at home declines.
Food & Beverage
Global konjac popularity boosts Japan exports of low-cal, healthy root
Producers try to offset shrinking sales at home with offerings designed for overseas
A Gunma prefecture farmer displays packages of gummy candies made from the konjac root, which is shown on the left. (Photo by Jumpei Kinefuchi)
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