KKI Inc. We support healthy living with our Kanazawa Konnyaku Rice, a low-calorie, low-carb health food.

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Konnyaku

What is konnyaku?

What is it made from?
  • Konnyaku is a processed food made from the corms of konjac.
  • konjac corm
    Konjac corms
Where does it originate?
It is said that konjac is native to Southeast Asia.
When was it introduced to Japan?
Some researchers have reported that konnyaku was introduced to Japan from China around the 6th century. (There are no definitive findings at present.)
How does it become firm?
Konnyaku is solidified by utilizing the transformation of a dietary fiber called mannan that is brought about by an alkaline substance called lye.

Health Benefits of Konnyaku

What kind of nutrients does it have?
  • 1. Rich in fiber

    • About the same as that of 2 lettuce heads!*

      Konnyaku is rich in a dietary fiber called glucomannan which cleans out the body. Because of this benefit, konnyaku has long been called the “broom of the stomach” in Japan!

      * [Calculation assumptions] Weight of one lettuce head: approx. 220g, Amount of cooked white rice with Kanazawa Konnyaku Rice: 150g

    • lettuce
  • 2. High in calcium

    • Nearly twice the amount of that contained in broccoli!

      Kanazawa Konnyaku Rice is high in calcium, a mineral indispensable for bones and teeth. Calcium can be efficiently consumed by eating konnyaku because the type of calcium contained in konnyaku dissolves readily in acid and so it is easily absorbed.

    • broccoli
Why is it said to be good for beauty, health, and weight loss efforts?
  • 1. Why it is a weight-loss and beauty helper
    Being that more than 90% of konnyaku is made up of water, it has no fat and has very few calories. Since its texture is pleasantly resilient, people naturally chew longer when they eat konnyaku. For this reason, people get full easier when eating konnyaku compared to other ingredients. As konnyaku is also rich in fiber, it alleviates constipation and is optimal for preventing overweight and obesity.
    Furthermore, recent research has found that the konjac corm––the main ingredient of konnyaku––is rich in ceramide, which preserves the moisture in skin.
  • 2. Why it is a health helper

    Glucomannan, the main component of Konnyaku, is said to have the following effects:

    • Prevention of colorectal diseases
    • Cholesterol control
    • Diabetes prevention
    Prevention of colorectal diseases:
    Its fiber (glucomannan) stimulates defecation and combined with other reasons, konnyaku is known to reduce the risk of diseases like colorectal cancer and colon polyps.
    Cholesterol control:
    Konnyaku is rich in fiber, which is indispensable for maintaining normal cholesterol levels. In addition, glucomannan suppresses the absorption of cholesterol in the small intestine.
    Diabetes prevention:
    Multiple studies have found that consuming glucomannan improves glucose tolerance and suppresses insulin secretion.