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Skinny Noodles (Shirataki) are made from Glucomann flour or Konnyaku flour, which are produced from the root of Amorphophallus Konnyaku, a member of the potato family indigenous to Asia. Food products using this unique root have been consumed in Japan and China for thousands of years.

There are two kinds of dietary fiber: soluble fiber that can be dissolved in water and insoluble fiber that cannot be dissolved in water. Skinny noodles contain 5.65g per package (6.1g per package for fettuccine type with spinach) of insoluble dietary fiber.

A diet rich in fiber keeps the digestive system working well and shortens the time food travels in the intestines.Share

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History of Konnyaku/Shirataki Noodles

Konnyaku was first discovered in China about 2,000 years ago and has been consumed in Japan for over 1,200 years. It consists mainly of hydrocolloidal polysaccharide glucomannan, which is composed of glucose and mannose subunits. Konnyaku is very low in calories and carbohydrates, and rich in dietary fiber. The first documented use of Konnyaku tubers as food source in Japan was found in an ancient Japanese writing entitled, Man-you-shuu, which was edited in the 8th century. According to this writing, Konnyaku came from the southeast island region of Japan and was recognized and used as herbal medicine. It was first consumed in a form of a serving-size block. In later years, it was transformed into thin, gelatinous noodles known as “Shirataki” which literally means “white waterfall.”

During Japan’s Muromachi dynasty (14th – 15th century), Dr. Dosan Manabe described in his writing that a daily diet of Konnyaku is good for diabetes and certain types of tumor. During the Edo era, a well-known medical publication entitled Wakan Sannsai Zue (Japanese & Chinese herbal medicine manual) states that “Konnyaku is good for cleansing our intestine,” but there was no scientific evidence. Through generations, Japanese were told from their parents that “Konnyaku is helpful in cleansing one’s digestive tract of irritating and harmful substances, and for maintaining healthy and clean internal organs,” which is associated with the functions of dietary fiber.

In fact, the benefits and the roles of dietary fiber were not fully recognized until the 1970s. Prior to this, dietary fiber was not categorized as one of the nutrients in neither Japan nor the U.S. In 1977, the American Senate nourishment special committee published a report stating that the shortage of fiber in the daily diet is one reason for adult diseases (obesity, constipation, arteriosclerosis, heart diseases, diabetes, cancer, gallstone, and hemorrhoids). Dietary fiber activates the function of the gastrointestinal tract, changes how nutrient are absorbed, and allows harmful wastes to leave the body quickly. A diet rich in dietary fiber has many benefits including appetite reduction, lowering blood sugar levels, lowering total and LDL cholesterol, reducing the risks of colorectal cancer and other diseases, and facilitating regularity.

Introduction of Konnyaku in the U.S.

Konnyaku was first introduced in the U.S. as an ingredient in a hot pot dish called Gyudon. It is a simplified version of Sukiyaki, a very popular and traditional dish that uses shirataki or konnyaku noodles as a key ingredient for the unique texture of the noodles that gives the dish a well-rounded balance with other ingredients (vegetable and beef).

Due to the many health benefits associated with the consumption of Konnyaku and Shirataki, both products have increased their popularity among American consumers in recent years. We hope you will be one of the many consumers to enjoy all of the health benefits that Skinny Noodles has to offer. 

Health Benefits of Skinny Noodles Shirataki

Skinny Noodles (Shirataki) are packed with insoluble fiber. A diet rich in fiber offers many health benefits in addition to keeping your digestive system working smoothly.

Weight Loss

You will find that eating Skinny Noodles in combination with other healthy food will prolong the sensation of fullness. We recommend that you replace one meal per day (preferably lunch or dinner) with a low fat, low calorie recipe that includes Skinny Noodles to reduce your caloric intake. You can substitute the Skinny Noodles for the carbohydrates in your meals – i.e. bread, rice, potatoes, pasta, etc. Because Skinny Noodles have none to low calories, you can eat more and still stay within your caloric intake level.

In combination with an adequate exercise plan, you can increase your metabolic rate to help lose unwanted weight and/or to maintain a healthy weight.

Healthy Digestive System

Glucomannan, the main ingredient of Skinny Noodles is produced from the Konnyaku tuber, which absorbs toxic substances that are produced during digestion and elimination. It binds with the toxins and eliminates them before they can be absorbed into the blood stream. This also helps to maintain the health and integrity of the digestive system including the bowel. It can also reduce the risk of developing diseases associated with the colon such as hemorrhoids and diverticulitis.

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