Porang Glucomannan for Future Foods: Health Benefits, Safety, and Sustainable Innovation
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25th Sep 2026

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Academic Hours
1.50hours
Event Date
25 Sep 2026

Speaker

Dr. Simon B. Widjanarko - Brawijaya University, Indonesia

General Introduction
The International Perspectives Webinar Series brings together distinguished experts and scholars from ASEAN and beyond to exchange insights on emerging ideas, critical perspectives, and innovative practices across disciplines. This edition explores “Porang Glucomannan for Future Foods: Health Benefits, Safety, and Sustainable Innovation.” As interest in functional and sustainable food ingredients continues to grow, porang glucomannan has emerged as a promising ingredient with potential applications in health-oriented and innovative food products.
This webinar invites participants to explore its nutritional and health benefits, safety considerations, and potential contributions to the development of sustainable and future-ready food systems. Through keynote presentations, scientific perspectives, case studies, and interactive discussions, the session encourages cross-disciplinary dialogue on food science, nutrition, health, sustainability, and innovation. Participants will explore the functional properties and potential health benefits of porang glucomannan, key considerations for its safe application, and opportunities for utilizing this locally sourced ingredient in developing innovative, nutritious, and sustainable foods.

This Course is for
1. University students and young researchers interested in food science, nutrition, health sciences, sustainable food systems, and functional food ingredients, particularly the potential applications of porang glucomannan.
2. Early-career professionals and aspiring practitioners seeking to broaden their understanding of glucomannan’s functional properties, health benefits, safety considerations, and applications in innovative food products.
3. Scholars, lecturers, and researchers focusing on food technology, nutrition, public health, agricultural innovation, and sustainable food development, particularly those exploring the use of plant-based ingredients in future foods.
4. Global-minded participants eager to gain insights into porang glucomannan as a sustainable and locally sourced food ingredient, including its potential health benefits, safety, functional applications, and contribution to innovative and sustainable food systems.

Learning Materials

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Benefits of Learning

1. Gain insights into the principles, characteristics, functional properties, and applications of porang glucomannan, with a focus on its potential as an innovative ingredient for future food products.
2. Understand the potential health benefits and safety considerations of porang glucomannan, including its nutritional properties, physiological effects, appropriate use, and considerations for food applications.
3. Explore the role of porang glucomannan in food innovation and product development through scientific perspectives, case studies, expert presentations, and discussions on its potential applications in functional and health-oriented foods.
4. Enhance cross-cultural understanding by engaging with experts and peers on global perspectives regarding functional foods, sustainable ingredients, food innovation, nutrition, and the development of future food systems.
5. Expand professional and academic networks by connecting with researchers, food scientists, nutritionists, health professionals, educators, industry practitioners, and other stakeholders working in food science, functional foods, sustainability, and food innovation.

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