The low-carb pasta category is crowded with products that overpromise and underdeliver. Chickpea pasta that falls apart, lentil pasta that smells strange, konjac noodles that stay rubbery no matter what you do. LIVIVA Foods is a Canadian brand that takes a different approach, offering two distinct product lines — a plant-based High Protein Pasta and an Organic Shirataki with Oat Fiber line — each designed to do something specific, rather than trying to be everything at once. This review covers both lines in detail: what’s in them, what the nutrition actually looks like, how the texture and taste hold up, and who this brand is genuinely worth buying for.
The Texture Question: Does Shirataki Really Work?
Let’s address the elephant in the room first. Shirataki pasta has a reputation. Anyone who has tried the wet-pack konjac noodles sold in most supermarkets knows the experience: a faintly fishy smell when you open the bag, a slippery texture that refuses to hold sauce, and a rubbery bite that never quite convinces the brain it’s eating pasta.
LIVIVA approaches this differently across its two product lines.
The Organic Shirataki with Oat Fiber line is a dried format — not the wet-packed variety. The key difference is that dried konjac noodles, once rehydrated and handled properly, behave very differently from their wet-packed counterparts. The texture is firmer and more pasta-like. The oat fiber addition gives body and helps the noodle absorb sauce rather than repelling it. The “no odor” claim in the product description holds — the dried format eliminates the smell issue associated with wet-packed shirataki.
LIVIVA’s preparation instruction for the Organic Shirataki line is: rinse thoroughly, drain, squeeze out excess water, dry with a paper towel, then serve with sauce. No boiling required. The dry-then-sauce method is actually the same approach professional cooks recommend for getting the best texture from konjac pasta — and LIVIVA bakes it right into the instructions. If you want the best results, dry-toast the noodles in a dry pan for 60-90 seconds before adding sauce. See our full guide to cooking shirataki pasta properly for that technique.
The High Protein Pasta line is a different beast entirely. This is not traditional shirataki — it contains wheat gluten, pea protein, wheat flour, mulberry leaf powder, konjac flour, salt, water, and sodium carbonate. Because it contains real wheat, the cooking behavior and texture are far more familiar. You boil it in water — spaghetti for 5 minutes, fettuccine for 3.5 minutes, linguine for 2 minutes — and it comes out with a genuine al dente bite. The pea protein and wheat gluten combination creates a structure that behaves more like real pasta than any pure-konjac alternative can.
Nutrition Label Deep Dive: What You Actually Get Per Serving
This is where things get interesting. LIVIVA’s High Protein Pasta makes a specific, verifiable claim: 27g of protein per 45g serving. That’s an extremely high protein density — higher than chicken breast on a gram-for-gram basis (chicken breast delivers roughly 22-25g protein per 100g; LIVIVA delivers 27g per 45g, or approximately 60g protein per 100g serving).
The protein comes from two main sources: wheat gluten (vital wheat gluten) and pea protein powder. Both are well-studied plant proteins. Wheat gluten is nearly pure protein with minimal carbs or fat. Pea protein provides a complementary amino acid profile to the wheat-based component, improving the overall protein quality. Together, they make a compelling case for the 27g claim.
A full box of the High Protein Pasta contains 135g of protein total. For someone targeting 150g of daily protein, two boxes across the week makes a significant contribution to that goal.
For the Organic Shirataki with Oat Fiber line, the nutritional story is entirely different:
- Calories: 4 per serving
- Fat: 0g
- Net Carbs: 0g
- Sugar: 0g
This is essentially a zero-calorie, zero-carb noodle carrier. The primary ingredient is Organic Konjac Flour, which is glucomannan — a soluble dietary fiber that passes through digestion largely intact. From a blood glucose standpoint, it has virtually no impact. The oat fiber addition provides some additional soluble fiber benefit without adding meaningful carbohydrates.
For the Dried Shirataki Spaghetti (the non-oat-fiber version), the nutrition is slightly different: approximately 45 calories and 9g net carbs per serving, with Water, Konjac Flour, Tapioca Flour, and Oat Fibre as ingredients.
Comparing the two shirataki lines, the Organic with Oat Fiber version is the lower-carb option. The Dried Shirataki (tapioca flour version) has more carbs due to the tapioca flour, but delivers a slightly chewier, more pasta-like texture.
Certifications: What LIVIVA Claims and What It Means
For the Organic Shirataki with Oat Fiber line, LIVIVA has pursued an unusually comprehensive certification set:
- 100% Organic — the konjac flour is certified organic
- Gluten-Free — no wheat or gluten-containing ingredients; suitable for celiac disease
- Non-GMO — all ingredients are non-genetically modified
- Vegan — no animal-derived ingredients
- KETO certified — the 0g net carbs profile qualifies for formal keto certification
- Halal certified — suitable for halal dietary requirements
- Kosher certified — suitable for kosher dietary requirements
- Diabetic-Friendly — explicitly certified for suitability in diabetic diets
The Diabetic-Friendly certification is notable. Many brands make vague claims about blood sugar, but a formal certification requires documented evidence that the product does not cause meaningful glycemic response. The 0g net carbs profile of the Organic Shirataki supports this — glucomannan fiber does not raise blood glucose.
For the High Protein Pasta line, the certifications are different. This product contains wheat gluten and is explicitly not gluten-free. It’s marketed as GLP-1 Friendly (a positioning descriptor rather than a formal certification) and is characterized as high protein and high fiber. It does not carry the full organic or allergen-free certifications of the Organic Shirataki line.
The Product Range: What LIVIVA Sells
Understanding LIVIVA requires understanding that they’re running two distinct product strategies under one brand:
High Protein Pasta Line (wheat-based, high protein):
– Low Carb High Protein Spaghetti — cooks in 5 minutes
– Low Carb High Protein Fettuccine — cooks in 3.5 minutes
– Low Carb High Protein Linguine — cooks in 2 minutes
All three: 27g protein / 45g serving | $35.76 CAD for 6-pack | Available in 6, 12, 18, or 24-pack
Organic Shirataki with Oat Fiber Line (konjac-based, near-zero calorie):
– Shirataki Spaghetti with Oat Fiber
– Shirataki Fettuccine with Oat Fiber
– Shirataki Penne with Oat Fiber
– Shirataki Rice-Shaped with Oat Fiber
All four: 4 calories, 0g net carbs | $32.35 CAD for 6-pack | Net weight 18.34 oz (520g) per pack
Dried Shirataki (konjac-based, more traditional):
– Dried Shirataki Spaghetti — 45 calories, 9g net carbs; ingredients: Water, Konjac Flour, Tapioca Flour, Oat Fibre
– Dried Shirataki Noodles — same nutritional profile
– Also available in 1 KG bulk ($39.33 CAD)
Dried Shirataki Rice (konjac-based):
– Instant Rice, Coconut Rice, Turmeric Rice — 36 calories, 8g net carbs per 40g cooked
– Available in 6-24 packs and 1 KG format
You can see the complete lineup at livivafoods.com.
Who Should Buy LIVIVA Foods
Buy the High Protein Pasta if:
– You want maximum protein density in pasta format
– You’re not gluten-intolerant
– You’re following a high-protein or GLP-1 protocol
– You want something that cooks and tastes like pasta
Buy the Organic Shirataki with Oat Fiber if:
– You need near-zero-calorie, zero-net-carb noodles
– You have celiac disease or require gluten-free food
– You follow a strict keto protocol
– You’re diabetic and need certified safe pasta alternatives
– You prefer organic, vegan, halal, or kosher food
Buy the Dried Shirataki Spaghetti if:
– You want a middle-ground konjac option with more chew than the oat fiber version
– You’re comfortable with 9g net carbs per serving
– You want a larger bulk format (1 KG available)
Value Comparison
At $35.76 CAD for a 6-pack of High Protein Pasta (~$5.96 per pack), LIVIVA is priced higher than standard pasta but lower than many specialty alternatives. The key comparison is protein cost efficiency: if one pack delivers 45g of protein across servings, you’re paying roughly $0.13 CAD per gram of protein — competitive with most protein powder supplements.
The Organic Shirataki at $32.35 CAD for a 6-pack is a reasonable price for the category. Specialty konjac pasta in the organic, certified format typically sells at similar price points.
The Bottom Line
LIVIVA Foods earns a genuine recommendation within its specific use cases. The High Protein Pasta is one of the more honest high-protein pasta products on the market — the 27g protein per 45g serving claim is backed by an ingredient list (wheat gluten + pea protein) that makes it plausible, and the format behaves like real pasta. The Organic Shirataki line is one of the most certified, cleanly-labeled konjac pasta products available, with 0g net carbs and a comprehensive set of dietary certifications.
Neither product is magic. Neither tastes exactly like traditional semolina pasta. But both deliver on their actual, stated value propositions — which puts LIVIVA ahead of most of the competition in this category.
For detailed cooking instructions that get the best out of the shirataki line, read our guide to cooking shirataki pasta. For a breakdown of the product range and format comparisons, see our LIVIVA High Protein Pasta overview.
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