Low-carbohydrate rice chips

Low-carbohydrate rice chips

Photo shows a packet of low-carbohydrate rice chips to be sold by Ezaki Glico Co. The Japanese confectionery maker said Aug. 28, 2015, that the chips contain dietary fiber to cut back on carbohydrates. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Low-carbohydrate food products

Low-carbohydrate food products

A woman holds a series of low-carbohydrate food products of Ezaki Glico Co. in Osaka on Aug. 28, 2015. The Japanese confectionery maker said that day that it will add rice chips to the lineup in late September in consideration of rising health consciousness among Japanese consumers. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Suntory's zero-carb beer

Suntory's zero-carb beer

Photo shows Suntory Beer Ltd.'s zero-carbohydrate beer unveiled to the media on Feb. 24, 2021. Perfect Suntory Beer will be launched on April 13 at a suggested price of 218 yen for a 350-milliliter can.

Japan's 1st zero-carb regular beer

Japan's 1st zero-carb regular beer

Kirin Brewery Co. President Takayuki Fuse (L) poses for a photo in Tokyo on Aug. 27, 2020, as he introduces the new Ichiban Shibori zero-carbohydrate regular beer to be sold in Japan from Oct. 6, the first such product offered by a domestic brewer.

Japan's 1st zero-carb regular beer

Japan's 1st zero-carb regular beer

Photo taken Aug. 27, 2020, in Tokyo shows Kirin Brewery Co.'s new Ichiban Shibori zero-carbohydrate regular beer to be sold in Japan from Oct. 6, the first such product offered by a domestic brewer.

Low-carbohydrate sweets

Low-carbohydrate sweets

Low-carbohydrate sweets are pictured in this photo taken on Nov. 3, 2018, in Kochi Prefecture, western Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Sushi chain to offer low-carbohydrate dish using white radish

Sushi chain to offer low-carbohydrate dish using white radish

A woman holds up a plate of a low-carbohydrate sushi-like dish using Japanese white radish in place of orthodox vinegared rice in Osaka on Aug. 29, 2017. Kura Corp., operator of revolving sushi chain Kurasushi, will offer the new dish at its restaurants nationwide from Aug. 31, hoping to attract consumers limiting their intake of rice and other carbohydrates. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo