What rice has no carbs?
Jul 14, 2024
Shirataki rice is not technically rice but a substitute that is often marketed as a no carb or low-carb alternative to traditional rice. It is made primarily from the root of the konjac plant (Amorphophallus konjac). Konjac, native to East Asia such as China and Japan, is a perennial herb. Its tuber is rich in dietary fiber, especially glucomannan (Konjac Glucomannan), which gives konjac rice its unique properties. The main ingredients of konjac rice are konjac flour and water.
Indeed, the claim that shirataki rice is considered low in carbohydrates or almost free of carbohydrates is based on its unique ingredients and scientific test data. After being tested and certified by the authoritative third-party organization Eurofins, our konjac rice has shown its extraordinary characteristics: its carbohydrate content that can be directly absorbed by the human body is extremely low, with a specific value of less than 0.1%, which is usually considered negligible in terms of nutrition and healthy diet.
This is mainly due to its high content of glucomannan, a dietary fiber that is difficult to digest and absorb in the body and therefore does not convert into sugar or provide significant calories. In addition, during the production process of konjac rice, most of the digestible carbohydrate components are often removed through a special process, thereby further reducing its total carbohydrate content. What's more, main ingredient of our konjac rice is water, which has no carbs at all.
the characteristics of Shirataki rice
High Fiber Content
Konjac root is extremely high in soluble fiber, specifically a type called glucomannan. This fiber is responsible for the gel-like texture of konjac rice when hydrated. Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that the body cannot digest or absorb, so it does not contribute calories or significantly impact blood sugar levels like other carbohydrates.
Minimal Net Carbs
Because konjac rice is almost entirely fiber, it has very few net carbs (total carbs minus fiber). Net carbs are often considered more relevant for people following low-carb diets, as fiber is not fully absorbed by the body and therefore does not significantly contribute to insulin response or overall carbohydrate intake.
Low Calorie
In addition to being low in net carbs, konjac rice is also very low in calories(only 6 Kcal per 100g), making it a popular choice for weight loss diets and those looking to manage their carb intake.
Konjac rice strives to be close to traditional rice in taste, shape and color, but because its main ingredient is dietary fiber, it may have a slightly chewy texture, which is different from soft and glutinous rice. Konjac rice is suitable as part of a low-carbohydrate diet, especially for people who need to control their weight, blood sugar, or pursue a healthy diet. However, since it contains no or very little carbohydrates, long-term consumption alone may lead to insufficient energy intake. Therefore, it is recommended to eat it with other ingredients rich in protein, vitamins and minerals to ensure nutritional balance.
In addition to konjac rice, we also produce konjac noodles, such as shirataki lasagne, shirataki knots and shirataki cup noodles, which are also made from konjac as the main raw material and are carefully processed to retain konjac's rich dietary fiber and extremely low carbohydrate content.
Konjac rice is an ideal food choice for people who pursue a no carb, healthy diet. Konjac rice is rich in dietary fiber, which helps promote intestinal peristalsis, improve satiety, and reduce the desire for other high-sugar, high-fat foods. It is a high-quality grain substitute under the modern healthy diet concept. Let's start a healthy lifestyle. If you have any needs, please contact us.