Are konjac noodles healthy? We take a look at the health benefits and uses
Konjac noodles also often called miracle noodles, thanks to their glucomannan fiber.
Konjac noodles are commonly grown in Japan, China and Southeast Asia, and often called miracle or shirataki noodles, thanks to their glucomannan fibre.
What are Konjac noodles?
Konjac noodles are translucent, long and white. The word 'shirataki' comes from Japanese, which translates to 'white waterfall'. The noodles are made with glucomannan flour and mixed with regular water and a bit of lime water to retain their shape.
The noodles are then boiled and shaped to rice-like pieces or noodles.
What are the health benefits of konjac noodles?
In a study, konjac noodles is said to be an emerging speciality medical food to aid in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
The study shared that, 'Long-term consumption can also reduce calories, balance body salt, and improve obesity and diabetes, to improve the sub-health of the human body.'
Another study shows it may help to lower cholesterol levels where, 'findings support the intake of ∼3 g of glucomannan for reductions in LDL cholesterol and non-HDL cholesterol of 10% and 7%, respectively.'
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Konjac noodles are high in fibre
The glucomannan fibre helps nourish the healthy bacteria in your colon, the gut flora. This fibre does not 'easily hydrolyzed by human digestive tract enzymes, and can directly enter the colon and be used by intestinal microorganisms.'
This helps to boost your immune system and reduce inflammation.
Is it okay to eat Konjac noodles every day?
In early 2020, a woman was reported to have a drastic case of undigested konjac noodles in her system, forming a mass called bezoar in her digestive tract – only because she consumed four packages of noodles in one go. With every food intake, we'd recommend eating in moderation and per doctor's advice.
8 Konjac noodles and rice to try now
1. Better Than Organic Konjac Angel Hair, 385g
S$5.20 S$5.50 at Amazon Singapore
Better Than Pasta is a zero carbohydrate, organic and gluten-free alternative to regular pasta.
2. Konjac Basic Sampler Set of 6
Up to 24 calories per 200g of noodles, this konjac ban mian noodles is suitable for those who're looking to reduce their carb intake.
3. Miracle Noodle Organic Shirataki Konjac Spaghetti
Whip up healthy, low-carb Italian meals with Miracle Noodle Spaghetti.
4. Better Than Organic Konjac Rice, 385g
Perfect for vegans, this gluten-free konjac ride makes a good addition to your meals.
5. Ctc Konjac White Noodles Shirataki Shiro
These Japanese Konjac noodles are made with a springy consistency.
6. Sato Konjac White Noodles Shirataki Shiro
Konjac is a 100% natural, gluten-free food that is non-allergenic. Virtually free of calories, you can enjoy a full meal with few calories and feel satisfied quickly.
7. Japan Konjac Shirataki Konjac Noodle Bundle
Imported directly from Japan, this noodle bundle allows you to try different versions of Konjac noodles with no guilt.
8. Good Nature Konjac Noodle (Bundle of 2) 270g
Value-for-money bundle you should try now!
