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The Science Behind Konjac

24-01-2024

As you may know, we don't use ordinary flour in the production of our products. Our noodles and rice are made from the flour of the konjac root, also known as devil's tongue or konjac plant. The scientific name of the plant is…

Konjac noodles and rice: Two ideal companions for an alkaline and low FODMAP diet

19-07-2023

We are often asked if konjac noodles suit an alkaline and low FODMAP diet. This is reason enough for us to write a blog article about it.

The good news first: Konjac noodles and konjac rice are not only considered alkaline…

High-protein, vegetarian and low-carb sources

03-02-2023

A low-carbohydrate, vegetarian, and at the same time high-protein diet is a difficult undertaking. Many vegetable protein sources such as legumes and whole grain products are rich in carbohydrates and, therefore, unsuitable for…

Five tips for a healthy Christmas!

23-12-2022

Christmas is the time for indulgence, for sweet treats and rich food. Good intentions fly out of the window and, before you know it, your scales are showing a few extra pounds.

It's tempting to postpone your diet until…

Why have the prices gone up?

15-07-2022

Why have the prices for the small packs of konjac noodles and rice gone up?

First the good news:For the time being, the prices of our value packs of konjac rice and pasta, and all the…

Surprising facts about konjac

13-04-2022

A perfectly diabolical plant: In this part of the world, konjac is also known as the devil's tongue and belongs to the genus of the titan arum. In Austria, the konjac plant is also called the tree of tears.…

New packaging!

07-02-2022

Hi Shileos,

No doubt you've noticed that we've introduced new packaging. We gave both our Roooaaar rice and pasta a facelift in late 2021. Not only do the packs look more attractive, they are now more…

Shileo and Mosaik - Two companies on a mission

05-11-2018

Hi there, Shileos!

I have the pleasure to announce you that as of today, all the orders will be assembled by Mosaik, a manufacture working with handicapped people.

Wishing you all the best,Your…

New partnership with DPD

19-09-2018

Hi there, Shileos!

I have the pleasure to announce you that as of today, all the orders sent within Germany will be taken care of by our new partner DPD. This will have several advantages for all of you:

All…

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There was once was a delicious picture...

10-09-2018

I thought I’d share an excellent recipe that one of our power users sent in to us. Contrary to expectations, this recipe doesn’t need much time, however it may need a bit of patience for stirring if you don’t…

The 5 most asked questions about konjak

21-08-2018

Hi there, Shileos!

It's been a while since my last blog post - we've had a plethora of orders, which despite being a fantastic thing, it’s kept myself and the team very busy!

Every day we receive a lot of…

Hello lovely readers!

26-07-2018

Hello there, Shileo reader!

I’ve been discussing starting this blog with Cyrille, my co-founder, for a long time. I’ve decided to commit to once a week, delivering to you lively-written, useful information about what we’re…

How can I lose weight with konjac/glucomannan/Shileo?

25-09-2017

In addition to the numerous health benefits, eating lots of fiber-rich foods (like shirataki noodles) can help you lose weight. Fiber itself has no calories and is passed through your digestive system intact. However, because…

What is Glucomannan?

24-09-2017

Glucomannan is a water-soluble dietary fiber made from the roots of the Asian Konjac plant. Glucomannan makes up the majority of the solid substance in shirataki noodles. Eating lots of dietary fiber, which is found only in…

What are Shirataki Noodles?

13-12-2017

Shirataki (shee-rah-TAH-kee) noodles are thin, low carb, chewy, and translucent traditional Japanese noodles. They are also sometimes called konnyaku noodles. Shirataki noodles are thinner than wheat noodles, do not break as…