Customer Reviews

Konjac Shirataki Angel Hair Pasta Noodles 8.8 oz.

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Konjac (often also called shirataki) noodles are fairly new to the American market, so don't be turned off by negative reviews, learn about this product, try several different varieties, maybe several different brands, try to cook it with different meats and veggies, and I believe most of you will like this product.
DO NOT expect it to taste like regular (made out of flour) pasta because it won't. These noodles are made from yam root plus fiber. Konjac noodles have no taste and will absorb any flavor you introduce into the dish. They tend to be kind of "rubbery", so if you're offended by that, try tofu shirataki noodles (these are original konjac noodles with added tofu). They are softer than original konjac noodles. They also look white which makes them look more like regular pasta. Try both kinds and then make up your mind.
Both kinds come water packed and both have to be rinsed THOROUGHLY before use. I, personally, prefer original konjac noodles because (to me) tofu shirataki noodles have a fishy kind of odor, it takes longer to rinse it out of them and the smell still lingers sometimes (or maybe my nose is too sensitive). Konjac noodles can be stored at room temperature and shirataki tofu noodles need to be refrigerated.

In any case, check out the many sites dedicated to this great product and I am sure you'll find a recipe or two to your liking. This product is as close as you'll get to zero calorie food. That said, let me give you one more friendly advice:
this type of food is NOT nutritious, so make sure you are taking your vitamins and/or get the necessary nutrients from other foods. This product would definitely be beneficial to people looking for a low glycemic impact food.
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My husband read about these noodles and I decided to try them. They arived fully cooked in a plastic bag. I was a little hesitant to try them at first because I didn't expect them to be cooked and thought they might taste soggy. We heated them up and served them with a seafood dish. I was amazed at how good they tasted. Almost identical to flour based pasta (and only 20 cals/serving!)

After researching these noodles on the internet, I was delighted to find out how many health benefits they had. I would recommend this product to anyone who wants to lose weight, prevent heart disease, balance their insulin levels.... Try it and enjoy!

Received these and made a stir fry dish the same night. Noodles have a texture all their own and I LOVE them (husband likes them, too). They are basically tasteless on their own and they pick up flavors from the dish they are in so spicy dishes are the perfect place for these noodles. So far I've used them in stir-frys and soups. These noodles have No calories and zero carbs after you minus the fiber, how wonderful is that !!!!! If you're looking for this noodle to taste just like regular pasta, it won't. BUT if you like trying new things and learning to use new foods, these noodles are the way to go. Besides, knowing these have no calories and zero net carbs makes me a happy "dieting" camper.

I love these noodles and ordered by bulk directly from Konjac. This will be an ongoing order for me. They come packed in a water tight bag. You just rinse, add your other ingredients and heat up. There is a strong fish smell upon opening. However, once they are rinsed and mixed with other foods, they automatically take on the taste of the food. Just as good as spaghetti. The bags are 9 oz. each and it feeds two people, even though it does not look that big. Excellent for low carb diets. I'll never use regular pasta again.

Well, I thought I'd finally let the cat out of the bag and share with those of you who miss pasta products the way I had. I've discovered a wonderful type of yam-noodle that has been eaten and enjoyed by Japanese families for centuries. It's probably one of the reasons there's so little heart disease in that country. This amazing product is called 'Konjac Shirataki Noodles'. This pasta product comes in many shapes and sizes for all types of pasta-style dishes. I, personally, prefer the Angel-Hair type and the Mini Pearl type pastas. If you're interested in enjoying this wonderful, safe, fiber-rich food source, then look no further than here at Amazon.com. I hope you enjoy trying this excellent food choice as much as I've enjoyed sharing the gem with all of you. It's a totally guilt-free food. Zero calories, zero carbs, zero sodium, zero fat; just pure soluble fiber. It's a perfect food choice for the Type ll food plan. Due to the fact it's pure fiber, any meal that contains the konjac-pasta will keep one full and satiated for hours. I've been using this pasta daily since October, 2007. I'm certain it's helped with my most recent blood-work panels, too. Enjoy!

Ok, these are not the best noodles you will ever have,
However, if you are looking for variety and on a diet then they serve their purpose.

I recently had a personal breakthrough while dieting:
1. Loosing weight is not about eating what you want, that is how we got FAT to begin with.
2. As long as you are not hungry, you will not fall off your diet!

Therefore, these are good for your purpose.

i was scarred at first of the taste..c'mon a good see through noodle with no calories,yeah right...BUT GUESS WHAT,,..A GOOD SEE THROUGH NOODLE WITH NO CALORIE..IS RIGHT.. I PREPARED IT AS THE PACKAGE SAYS, THEN ADDED FRESH GARLIC, PARSLEY,SALT PEPPER AND CHICKEN BREAST AND A LITTLE COCONUT OIL AND WATER...WOW GUILT FREE HIGH QUALITY RAMEN NOODLES..ITS GREAT....

These noodles have a weird texture that takes some getting used to, and they have no flavor whatsoever. They are best used in asian type dishes. I wouldn't recommend tomato, or cream based sauces, they do not work very well with that. Overall, they really shouldn't be used in most cases to replace pasta in a dish, but if you are just looking for something to fill you up with few calories this is a good food to get.

I tried rinsing them. I tried eating them. I threw out the whole thing. The smell is pretty brutal and the texture is like that of rubber worms.

This product is tastless and has a weird texture. That's all I have to say.