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Shirataki (Konjac Noodles)
しらたき (Shirataki)
Also known as: Shirataki, Konjac noodles, Ito-konnyaku, しらたき, 白滝, 糸こんにゃく
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Konjac, Shirataki, and Glucomannan: Japan's Low-Calorie Functional Carb
Konjac and shirataki noodles have mainstream traction in low-carb / keto / weight-management retail. Gunma dominates Japanese supply; standardised glucomannan extract is the supplement angle.
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | しらたき |
| Common Japanese notations | しらたき, 白滝, 糸こんにゃく |
| Origin | Konjac noodles — extruded thin noodles produced from konnyaku-flour gel (see konnyaku-flour entry); principal modern producers Mannan Life, Hagoromo Foods, regional Gunma producers |
| Typical functions | Sukiyaki defining ingredient, Niku-jaga and traditional simmered preparations, Diet/keto positioning — very low-calorie noodle alternative, Western pasta alternative (Miracle Noodle, House Foods Tofu Shirataki — global export) |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. Not a designated allergen. |
Shirataki (しらたき / 白滝) is konjac noodles — extruded from konnyaku-flour gel. Defining sukiyaki and niku-jaga ingredient, plus growing global vegan/keto noodle alternative export.
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- Volume shirataki retail (vacuum-pack)
- Diet/keto positioned shirataki rice and noodles
- Global vegan/keto export shirataki
Ingredient profile
Extruded thin konjac noodles from konnyaku-flour gel.
OEM applications
Sukiyaki defining ingredient.
Niku-jaga and traditional simmered.
Diet/keto noodle alternative.
Vegan global export.
For OEM: production OEM, vegan/keto positioning export retail.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Not a designated allergen.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Established global vegan/keto specialty. |
|---|---|
| USA | Major US shirataki market (Miracle Noodle, House Foods). |
| China | Established trade. |
| Korea | Niche specialty positioning. |
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- What is Shirataki (Konjac Noodles)?
- Shirataki (しらたき / 白滝) is konjac noodles — extruded from konnyaku-flour gel. Defining sukiyaki and niku-jaga ingredient, plus growing global vegan/keto noodle alternative export.
- What is the regulatory status of Shirataki (Konjac Noodles) in Japan?
- Standard food labeling. Not a designated allergen.
- What products typically use Shirataki (Konjac Noodles)?
- Volume shirataki retail (vacuum-pack) / Diet/keto positioned shirataki rice and noodles / Global vegan/keto export shirataki
- Where does Shirataki (Konjac Noodles) come from?
- Konjac noodles — extruded thin noodles produced from konnyaku-flour gel (see konnyaku-flour entry); principal modern producers Mannan Life, Hagoromo Foods, regional Gunma producers
- What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Shirataki (Konjac Noodles)?
- JSCI: しらたき
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- Mannan Life Shirataki product specifications
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.