Konjac is one of the traditional Japanese foods. It is marketed as pasta, noodles and rice. Very low in calories, it is a source of fiber that fills you up and fills you up. Ideal to support weight loss.
Composition
Konjac, mainly available in the form of pasta, is a food that has very few calories (less than 15 kcal per 100g) and very rich in water (at least 95%). In addition to water, its main constituent is glucomannan, which is one of the so-called "soluble" fibres.
However, the supply of micro-nutrients (minerals, vitamins) is almost nil in konjac.
Konjac is particularly rich in water, with a content of at least 95%. It contributes to the hydration of the body: eating an average plate (150g) of konjac noodles is like drinking a small glass of water.
Konjac has a very low carbohydrate content and does not brings no sugars.
Thanks to its fibers, it has a very low glycemic index, its consumption has almost no impact on glycemia (blood sugar level).
It can be recommended in case of diabetes.
Konjac is mostly fiber. It is glucomannan, a so-called "soluble" fiber, which forms a viscous gel in the presence of water.
All the health effects of konjac are linked to its supply of glucomannan, which has a strong satiating power.
Konjac is a formidable ally for your weight loss thanks to its strong satiating power, because as we know, one of the main reasons for a failed diet is hunger.
Before d To be cooked, konjac noodles should be drained and rinsed thoroughly under running water.
They should be boiled for two minutes before incorporating into a recipe. This food has no flavour. It is wise to combine it with tasty foods, such as vegetables, herbs (garlic, shallot, onion), herbs, spices, etc.
Nutritional information
| Nutritional values |
100g |
| Energy value |
33kJ / 8kcal |
| Fatty Acids |
<0.1g |
| of which saturated fatty acids |
<0.1g |
| Carbohydrates |
1.1g |
| of which sugars |
<0.2g |
| Dietary fiber |
1.8g |
| Protein |
<0.3g |
| Salt |
<0.01g |
Ingredients: Purified water, Konjac flour, calcium hydroxide.
