SKINNY NOODLES. This is a product i saw a few weeks ago online and IMMEDIATELY caught my attention!. They are originally from Japan and they are most known as SHIRATAKI NOODLES and they are made them in two different ways plain and tofu. The one made with tofu is the easiest one to find in the stores. They are almost totally a beneficial type of fiber, they have almost no "bad" carbohydrates, they have only a few amount of calories ((ONLY 20 per serving)), and there are some indications that they may have other health benefits as well.
I personally found them at Ralph´s at the tofu section and they cost about 1.20$ per bag that contains 2 servings. I bought it as a substitute for pasta because for as much as i like eating pasta i had stopped eating it because of the large amount of calories it has ((About 200 cal per cup)), and finding Skinny noodles has been AMAZING because now i can make them with Salsa and some parmesan cheese and save 400 calories or more!. They taste good and it is supposed to be beneficial for your health.Benefits of Shirataki Noodles:
There is evidence that glucomannan, when tested as a powdered supplement, can play a role in blood sugar control, as well as improve cholesterol control and weight loss (see this report). It also contributes to fiber intake and can be a substitute for starchy noodles.
Tofu Shirataki Noodles:
Shirataki noodles tend to be a bit “rubbery.” Although this can be somewhat reduced by a short period of boiling, one food developer found that adding tofu to the shirataki produced a “tamer” texture. It also adds a bit of protein and carbohydrate (1 gram protein and 3 grams carbohydrate per serving). This product is a little easier to find, at least in my area, than plain shirataki noodles.
How to Use Them:
Shirataki noodles are great in Asian noodle dishes, but people have used them in lots of other ways. Finalists in a recipe contest used them in desserts, salads and patties.
More Recipes:
How They Are Packaged:
Shirataki noodles come "wet" - packed in liquid. They are ready to eat out of the package. I usually just rinse them under hot water, cut them up a few times with kitchen shears, and add them to the dish I'm cooking.
Supplements:
As referred to above, the glucomannan powder can be taken in capsules as a supplement. Speak with your doctor before starting any new supplements.
How Shirataki Noodles Taste:
Shirataki noodles don't have a real taste of their own. Although in some cases, the liquid they come in does have a (hard to describe) flavor, I find this can be easily washed off, though some people like to use a short period of boiling.
Nutritional Facts of plain Shirataki Noodles:
Nutritional Information
| Amount Per Serving | ||
| Calories | 0 | |
| Calories From Fat | 0 | |
| % Daily Value | ||
| Total Fat | 0 g | 0 % |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g | 0 % |
| Trans Fat | 0 g | 0 % |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Total Carbohydrate | <1 g | 0 % |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g | 0 % |
| Sugar | 0 g | |
| Protein | 0 g | |
| Vitamin A | 0 % | |
| Vitamin C | 0 % | |
| Calcium | 0 % | |
| Iron | 8 % | |
NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size: 3 oz (85 g)
Serving per Container: approx 2.5
Net wt. 7 oz (198 g)
INGREDIENTS
Purified water, yam flour, and hydrated lime.
Serving Size: 3 oz (85 g)
Serving per Container: approx 2.5
Net wt. 7 oz (198 g)
INGREDIENTS
Purified water, yam flour, and hydrated lime.
- Product of USA
- Percent Daily Values (DV) are
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inaccuracies, misinformation,
or omission stated or implied.
Where to Find Them:
More Asian grocery stores carry shirataki noodles under one of the names above. They are also getting easier to find in areas with a smaller Asian population. As i also mentioned in the beginning I find them at RALPH´S (in the refrigerator case where all the tofu products are), as well as health food stores. They will always be in a refrigerated case.
I Think it is an AMAZING product to substitute regular pasta. My advice to you.... GIVE IT A TRY! ;)
Angie
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