Not exact matches
Gellan gum, oat fiber, citrus fiber, sunflower lecithin, and
konjac (Asian yam) flour are popping up
as replacements for the unfairly maligned carrageenan.
As a quick intro, shirataki noodles are made from a type of Asian yam called
konjac which is naturally low in carbohydrates and calories.
Konjac Root — Fiber from konjac root, also known as glucomannan helps to inhibit absorption of cholesterol and glucose by the gastrointestinal s
Konjac Root — Fiber from
konjac root, also known as glucomannan helps to inhibit absorption of cholesterol and glucose by the gastrointestinal s
konjac root, also known
as glucomannan helps to inhibit absorption of cholesterol and glucose by the gastrointestinal system.
As a natural fiber found in the root of the
konjac plant, glucommanan has been found to safely reduce appetite in the most robust of studies.
Glucomannan is a type of sugar,
as well
as a dietary fiber, that is derived from the root of the
konjac plant.
This water - soluble, natural dietary fiber comes from the roots of the
konjac plant, also known
as the elephant yam.
Glucomannan /
Konjac Powder is a fiber used
as a thickener in low carb cooking and baking.
Konnyaku (
Konjac) contains almost no calories or sugar, it is a great substitute for carbohydrate foods such
as rice, noodles and pasta in meals.
For vegan, maybe try: starch replacement -
konjac - tofu noodles (shirataki) / fruits - none / grains - none / veggies - get to know the non-starchy ones / legumes - none / fat - low omega - 6 oils such
as coconut, MCT, palm, avocado / protein - tamari, nuts and seeds.
To use
as a cleanser: warm a little amount of the balm between your fingers, massage into dry skin and wipe clean with a wet face cloth (some may prefer a
konjac sponge).
I was curious about those
konjac sponges, but now that you said they aren't
as harsh
as brushes, I might give it a try