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Customers like the taste, quality and carbs of the noodle. For example, they mention it's versatile, flavorless and a good substitute for pasta. That said, some complain about the texture. That being said, they say it'll work well in any recipe and is a great addition to any low carb diet.
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51 customers mention36 positive15 negative
Customers like the taste of the noodle. They say it's versatile, flavorless, and easy to add flavor to. Some say that it allows them to still enjoy pasta while being a low carb, high protein alternative.
"...Either way, it allows you to still enjoy pasta (or at least something close to it) while you're still cutting calories by about 1/2 or 2/3's...." Read more
"...you put these bad boys in a homemade light sauce, or even raw, they are delicious. 100% can’t tell the difference...." Read more
"...very well (they get firmer, not softer, with boiling), using plenty of seasoning and toppings, and not being shy with some oil to flavor...." Read more
"...I was very excited. The noodles (as other reviews state) have no flavor on their own, but take on asian flavors nicely...." Read more
21 customers mention18 positive3 negative
Customers like the quality of the noodles. They say it's a wonderful product, works great for lo mein, and is worth the purchase. Customers also mention that it'll work well with Italian and Asian sauces.
"...to cook with but If you add sauces or use in place of pasta they are good, a bit chewy but low calorie and good price. I will continue to eat them." Read more
"...If you prepare them right, they are flavorless and could work well in any noodle dish...." Read more
"...You can boil, fry or sauté and they are great!" Read more
"...Certainly not the same as real pasta, but a pretty good substute...." Read more
13 customers mention13 positive0 negative
Customers find the carbs in the noodle to be better for carb conscious diets, and a nice addition to the no carb style. They also say it has 10 calories for an entire pack and is perfect to diet with.
"...add sauces or use in place of pasta they are good, a bit chewy but low calorie and good price. I will continue to eat them." Read more
"...Other than that, these noodles are perfect. 10 calories for an entire pack, which I can’t even finish." Read more
"...gratitude at having something I can use to build a quick, healthy low carb meal, I give it 4 stars...." Read more
"These noodles are a low carb, high protein alternative to regular pasta. They are decent for stir frys and simple dishes...." Read more
6 customers mention6 positive0 negative
Customers find the noodles very easy to cook and take very little time. They also say they are convenient, healthy, and quick to prepare and eat. Customers also mention that the cooking methods are similar, with Dr. Gundry adding an extra step or two. They say the noodles are great for stir-frys and simple dishes.
"...Those cooking methods are similar; just Dr. Gundry adds an extra step or two, which improve the texture and flavor of the end product...." Read more
"...They are very easy to cook and take very little time...." Read more
"...Does not smell bad, good pasta shape and easy to handle, quick to prepare and eat...." Read more
"...They are decent for stir frys and simple dishes. I would not recommend them with a heavy sauce as it will not "cling" to the noodles...." Read more
23 customers mention6 positive17 negative
Customers find the texture of the noodles unacceptable, chewy, rubbery, and strange. They also say the texture is soft and has no flavor. Some customers say the noodles are firmer and more slick than carb noodles, but they taste great. Overall, customers say it takes a bit to get used to and is a little too rubbery for them.
"...They have a funny taste...chemical-ish. Their have a strange texture that is "springy" with "snap"...very chewy/springy to the bite..." Read more
"...Worst waste of money for me. Had to reduce the stars due to the gag worthy texture...." Read more
"...As for the texture, these noodles actually get FIRMER as you cook them, instead of softer (like regular noodles)...." Read more
"...Stand-alone, such as used as spaghetti, is not recommended. The texture is soft and they literally have no flavor." Read more
17 customers mention0 positive17 negative
Customers are dissatisfied with the value of the noodles. They mention that it's not worth the money, not as advertised, and not as great as expected. Some say that the quality control is poor and that half of the bags are unusable.
"...Worst waste of money for me. Had to reduce the stars due to the gag worthy texture...." Read more
"...All I received was ONE bag. While the noodles are good, they are NOT that good...." Read more
"...serving (one package is one serving) it’s a damn shame the quality control is so poor...." Read more
"...noodles away even I though I wasted my money on this noodle it is not worth trying I don't recommend it !" Read more
10 customers mention0 positive10 negative
Customers are dissatisfied with the appearance of the noodle. They mention that it smells fishy when they open the package, and is a stinky hot mess.
"...purposely sniffed the boiling water after about 1 minute, and yes, it had an odor, not so much fishy anymore, as almost plastic-y.. kind of hard to..." Read more
"...They smell fishy when you open the package but it rinses out...." Read more
"...bag and have this miracle shiritaki noodle washed the smell of it was very mild like salmon after that I boiled it for a good 3 minutes then run it..." Read more
"...Even after you rinse them off, it is hard to get rid of the smell. The texture was also very odd...." Read more
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Customers are dissatisfied with the temperature of the noodles. They mention that the bags were warm, and the noodles needed to be refrigerated. However, the noodles arrived in a cardboard box that was not cold. Some customers also complain that the seller didn't include a cold pack.
"...Product was sent in a cardboard box that’s was not insubordination cold. Is it still good or should I throw it out? Also there is no use by date...." Read more
"...It arrived without a cold pack and when I put it away I didn’t read the bag the tofu is in...." Read more
"...keep refrigerated on the package I have to throw them away because they were HOT! No effort was even attempted at trying to keep them cold...." Read more
"This needs to be refrigerated. it arrived with a bunch of non-perishable items unmarked and warm...." Read more
I was under the impression I was paying for 10 packs, but I got 1. They even slapped the “10 pack” label on my one pack of noodles. I hope this was a mistake cause the noodles seem to be fine, though I haven’t tried them yet. I can’t believe I spent $30 for one pack. I want a refund or at least the remaining 9 that I’m missing, assuming this was an honest mistake. I’ll change my review if I get a resolution to this.
Okay, so I heard about the amazing Shirataki noodle and decided to give it a try. After MUCH research and deliberation I decided to try both the "miracle noodle" (zero calorie, glucomannan, no tofu) and the House Foods (40 calorie per bag, tofu and yam flour) varities. BOTH arrived today, so I decided to try both and give an unbiased review. #1 - Anyone who says these noodles have a repulsive odor, has never eaten fish before. #2 - anyone who says these noodles have a repulsive texture, has never eaten ramen, or udon noodles before.
I put a small pot of boiling water on the stove, brought to a boil. Opened the bag, put noodles into a strainer, and rinsed 10-15 seconds under cold water. Then I put the noodles in pot of boiling water.
I purposely sniffed the bag.. and yes.. it has a medium to mild "fishy" odor, nothing worse than salmon. If you don't like this, then don't sniff the bag. The "miracle noodle" had slightly less of this odor.
I purposely sniffed the boiling water after about 1 minute, and yes, it had an odor, not so much fishy anymore, as almost plastic-y.. kind of hard to describe... again, don't sniff the steam if this bothers you.
After 3 minutes of boiling (for the House foods brand), and 2 mintues (for the miracle noodle brand), I poured into the strainer again, and rinsed with HOT water for 10 seconds. I then drained, and put back into the small pot, and added half a flavor packet from a pack of ramen noodles (chicken flavor).
IT TASTED JUST LIKE RAMEN! I was very excited. The noodles (as other reviews state) have no flavor on their own, but take on asian flavors nicely. As for being a "spaghetti substitute," these would probably do the same as if you put ramen noodles under some spaghetti sauce.. not quite right.. but not the fault of the noodles, just not the intent of an asian noodle.
As for the texture, these noodles actually get FIRMER as you cook them, instead of softer (like regular noodles). If your're a fan of "al dente" pasta, then this is for you. YES < they are a bit firm, but not hard like rubber bands (like other reviews have said). And not slimy in the slightest, I don't get why people have said this (again, felt just like ramen noodles in my mouth). I love al dente pasta myself, and found the texture preferable to normal ramen noodles. The "miracle noodle" is slightly firmer, and more transluscent (like more tradition ramen noodles).
I ate one bag of each, and loved every bite of both. This was also about 4 hours ago, and I felt full this whole time (not uncomfortably full, just not hungry).
I'm VERY glad I took a chance on this. Perhaps if you have a picky pallet, this isn't for you. But if you like Ramen noodles, then I'm telling you give these a try. One bag (of either) is about the same volume as one packet of Ramen noodles, but at a fraction of the calories (or zero in the case of miracle noodles). I plan on experimenting with other spices, such as bullion, and asian "flavor packets" found at the grocery store.
I followed the directions for preparing the noodles and actually went beyond that: *Rinsed the noodles under cold running water for about 3 minutes and let drain. *Placed rinsed noodles in a pot of boiling water; boiled them for about 3 minutes, then drain noddles again. (they don't get mushy) *Placed drained boiled noodles in a skillet over medium heat to partially dry them out. *Mixed in spaghetti sauce They have a funny taste...chemical-ish. Their have a strange texture that is "springy" with "snap"...very chewy/springy to the bite like rubber bands. I used them with my spaghetti sauce (instead of using my wonderful homemade pasta...mistake)....of course there's are absolutely no comparison to good traditional pasta, which is much more wholesome then these which are full of preservatives/chemicals. I suggest making a small tester meal first...in the likely case you don't want to throw out ALL your ingredients used in your sauce.
Label nutritional content reads 2 servings of 4 oz each per package: 10 calories per serving 0.5grams Fat 0 cholesterol 15 mg Sodium 13 mg Potassium 3 grams Total carbs 2 grams Dietary Fiber 0 grams Soluble fiber 2 grams Insoluble Fiber < 1 gram Protein Ingredients: Water, Soybeans, Yam flour, *Calcium Hydroxide, *Glucono Delta Lactone, *Calcium Sulfate...these last 3 ingredients don't make it past my freshness meter...made my tongue feel strange, like I was having a allergic reaction...now every time I see these noodles in the fridge I think "OH NO"...do not want to eat them! **Calcium Hydroxide aka; "slaked lime" or "caustic lime" as well as "builders lime" and "pickling lime" and in food the food industry is used in pickling/curing and preserving. **Glucono Delta Lactone (GLD) also a pickling ingredient used in curing, preserving. **Calcium Sulfate aka, plaster of Paris and "gypsum"...yes, there actually is "food grade" gypsum NOT RECOMMENDED! Better yet, make your own pasta and add in healthy vegetable powders and herbs...much healthier!
I live on a diet and I'm always looking for something low calorie. A new diet book recipe called for these noodles so went on Amazon and bought some. Then went on You tube to find how to cook them and it is different, DON"T follow directions on package. I was pleasantly surprised at how good they tasted. A little more time consuming to cook with but If you add sauces or use in place of pasta they are good, a bit chewy but low calorie and good price. I will continue to eat them.
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