伊豆河童 Izukappa Zen-Rice Dry Konjac Rice 1000g (35oz) — Zero Sugar, Low-Calorie, Gluten-Free

Izukappa Zen-Rice is a dried konjac rice substitute that cooks like rice but delivers almost no calories, zero fat, no sugar, and a familiar chewy texture.

Made from konjac (a traditional Japanese tuber), this 1000 g (35 oz) bag of Zen-Rice arrives ready to mix with ordinary rice or cook on its own for a rice-like experience with drastically fewer calories and carbohydrates. Packaged in Japan and produced from Indonesian konjac, the grains rehydrate quickly, carry little aroma, and mimic the look and bite of short-grain rice—ideal when you want the sensation of rice while managing carbs, calories, or gluten intake.

How do I prepare Zen-Rice so it resembles regular rice?

Preparation is straightforward: combine the dry konjac grains with water and cook them the way you would regular rice, or add them directly into a rice cooker with your usual rice to bulk it up. The grains absorb liquid and soften, yielding a texture similar to cooked rice but with a slightly firmer chew that many find satisfying.

• Mix 1 part Zen-Rice with 1–2 parts water and simmer until tender.
• Add a portion of Zen-Rice to your rice cooker with regular rice to lower calories per serving.
• No complex soaking or special equipment required — suitable for stovetop or rice cooker.

Will Zen-Rice change the flavor or aroma of my meals?

Zen-Rice is designed to be neutral in smell and mild in flavor, so it blends into savory and saucy dishes without overpowering them. When cooked alongside traditional rice or seasoned ingredients, it adopts surrounding flavors while maintaining a pleasant chewiness that enhances mouthfeel.

• Neutral aroma means it won’t clash with curries, stir-fries, or soups.
• Pairs well with sauces, broths, and dressings that provide most of the flavor.
• Recommended to season or mix with flavored rice for best taste integration.

What nutritional and diet-friendly benefits does this product offer?

Zen-Rice is crafted from konjac, offering a very low-calorie, zero-sugar, zero-fat alternative to conventional rice while also being gluten-free and vegan. It’s particularly useful for people looking to reduce carbohydrate intake, manage portion sizes, or include a rice-like texture in plant-based meals.

• Zero fat and zero sugar per serving — supports low-calorie meal plans.
• Gluten-free and vegan-friendly — suitable for common dietary restrictions.
• Freezeable and shelf-stable with a 1.5-year best-before when stored at room temperature.

How much product is in the pack and what are storage details?

This listing contains one 1000 g (approximately 35 oz) bag of Izukappa Zen-Rice, individually packed in Japan and made from konjac sourced in Indonesia. It keeps well at room temperature; leftovers can be frozen after cooking for longer storage.

• Net weight: 1000 g (35 oz) — suitable for multiple meals or family use.
• Best before: 1 year and 6 months when stored at room temperature.
• Individually packed in Japan for quality control; product origin: Indonesia.

Who is this for? Izukappa Zen-Rice is aimed at anyone who likes the look and feel of rice but wants fewer calories and carbs—people on carb-controlled diets, vegans and vegetarians seeking neutral-textured staples, those with gluten sensitivity, and home cooks who want an easy, shelf-stable rice alternative. If you enjoy rice’s texture but want to reduce portion calories without changing your dishes drastically, Zen-Rice offers a convenient, ready-to-cook option.