India, Dec. 12 -- Those looking to lose weight or cut down on calories may be helped by a rice alternative that is fast gaining ground across multiple cities globally. Shirataki rice contains almost zero calories and is full of fibre, which promotes a feeling of fullness and reduces appetite. It seems like the perfect replacement for the staple food of most of Asia and parts of the Western world, also.

Shirataki rice is made from the konjac root of the konnyaku plant of Japan. It is rich in glucomannan, which is a soluble fibre that is believed to aid gut health, as per Onlymyhealth.com.

"It's made of a special fibre called glucomannan, which expands in your stomach and makes you feel full while you are eating. While one bowl of rice ha...