Shirataki noodles are made from konjac yam, they are translucent noodles, and are high in glucomannan fiber. Shirataki is Japanese for “white waterfall,” which describes the lucid appearance of the noodles. Glucomannan fiber is a type of soluble fiber that comes from the root of the konjac plant. Read more: Are Shirataki Noodles Keto Friendly? Article
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