Miracle Noodle?

BR1986FB

Has anyone tried this product? If so, is it the real deal or a scam?

http://www.miraclenoodle.com/

BR1986FB

Has anyone tried this product? If so, is it the real deal or a scam?

http://www.miraclenoodle.com/

joann

I have never tried it either in fact i just looked it about and read about it. I would like to try them but I dont want to have to order alot of them plus pay 10 dollars for shipping. Do you know of any place that sells them?

kerrilucko

huh... how can a noodle be calorie free? soulds like a waste 'o' money to me.

skinnymel

it looks like we could also try shirataki noodles, and could probably find them at local
whole foods or health store. i googled the info, sounds like something worth trying!

joann

Its not really pasta, its a root and more or less takes the shape of pasta. I read it really doesnt have any taste, which i really dont think pasta has either. Its what you put on it. And its suppose to be filling. I would try one bag of it, but it looks like you can only order a rather large quanity. Plus nail you with shipping...

FitnessGeek

I am always a skeptic when it comes to products touting themselves as ancient Chinese secrets...or in this case Japanese. It may be calorie free, but man I doubt it tastes like anything but paper/air.

Here is Hungry Girl's say:

Miracle Noodles

(1/3 bag: 0 calories, 0g fat, 3g carbs, 3g fiber, 0g sugars, 0g protein = 0 Points)

What We Think of 'Em: As you know, we're completely OBSESSED with House Foods Tofu Shirataki noodles. Since they're hard to locate, we get TONS of emails about alternative forms of diet-friendly Japanese noodles, like Miracle Noodles. The big difference is that Miracle Noodles, which are made of the same yam flour as the Tofu Shirataki, DON'T contain any tofu. The good news is, the lack of tofu makes these noodles CALORIE-FREE. The bad news is, they sort of taste like they have no calories. Here's the deal with them. The spaghetti, fettuccini and angel hair shaped ones are really pretty good, and actually hold onto sauces better than Tofu Shirataki. But the other shapes -- like the thicker noodles and lasagna noodles -- are a bit scary and get a thumbs down from us. (Avoid these unless you plan on auditioning for Fear Factor. They might come in handy for that.) In general, these noodles are more rubbery than Tofu Shirataki and much harder to chew than regular noodles, so be warned. But remember, they are CALORIE-FREE. So if you can learn to enjoy them, they could become an AWESOME addition to your diet.

Would We Eat Them Again? Sure. But only the thinner shaped ones. We wouldn't wish the thicker ones on our hungriest enemy.

Overall Score: 7.5. We'd eat these or other plain shirataki noodles if the tofu ones were MIA.

If you do try them, let us know.

BR1986FB

Thanks for the replies. I think I may give the angel hair or spaghetti shaped a try.

Phoenix_Rising

Have you tried spaghetti squash as a noodle substitute?

BR1986FB

Have you tried spaghetti squash as a noodle substitute?

No but I may have to look into that too.

Bit the bullet and bought 6-7 oz bags of the shirataki noodles ($1.38 per bag). I didn't buy from Miracle Noodle. These noodles also have no carbs and no calories. I plan on mixing them with some low sodium marinara sauce that I got from Trader Joe's and some ground turkey and making turkey spaghetti.

BR1986FB

My shiratake noodles arrived today so I'll be having cubed chicken breast in Trader Joe's low sodium marinara on the noodles for dinner. Too late to thaw out the ground turkey. I'll let you know how they taste

Thamber

http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/products/p/shiratakinoodle.htm

Thamber

Here is a review with a recipie that sounds good

http://ironorchiddesigns.typepad.com/iod/2008/06/the-skinny-on-the-miracle-noodle.html

BR1986FB

I think I may have found a new food "love". I cooked up a 7 oz chicken breast seasoned with Mrs. Dash's Extra Spicy and threw it in a pan with the shiratake noodles and a cup of Trader Joe's low sodium marinara sauce.

Only 320 calories and quite tasty. It's not Bobby Flay or Gordon Ramsey fare but it's good enough for me.

skinnymel

thanks! i will try some!

FitnessGeek

I've been looking for these at my grocery since I read about them in the post. Sadly, Cub and my co-op did not have them. I will have to check Kowalski's. Thanks for giving us the update, I am looking forward to actually trying them.

AshliColon

I haven't tried the miracle noodles, but the shirataki noodles are my new favorites! I tried the hungry girl fettucine and am HOOKED!

http://www.hungry-girl.com/week/weeklydetails.php?isid=468

I'm fortunte to have a store in my area that sells them. I wouldn't have tried them if I had to order a bunch online!

--ash

BR1986FB

One lesson that I did learn is to make sure you cut them with scissors or a knife prior to eating. They are very long.

BR1986FB

I haven't tried the miracle noodles, but the shirataki noodles are my new favorites! I tried the hungry girl fettucine and am HOOKED!

http://www.hungry-girl.com/week/weeklydetails.php?isid=468

I'm fortunte to have a store in my area that sells them. I wouldn't have tried them if I had to order a bunch online!

--ash

I didn't buy the Miracle brand either. I just found shiratake's online cheaper and got them.

AshliColon

My husband runs the grocery store that they sell them at, so I ended up ordering a full case. I'm from Alaska and many times we get gouged on shipping! It's like they're mailing to another country... :grumble:

Oh, and I forgot to say that I like my fettucine a little creamier than the original hungry girl recipe, so i use the whole wedge of laughing cow instead of the recommended half.

lpv98

Miracle Noodle Is A Scam...sorry.

For the past 30 years, I have exercised regulary, I eat a very healthy diet and my weight never strays. My weight does not go up or down. I am a good weight, however, I just always wished to loose five pounds.

Over the past 30 years, I also calorie count and I step on the scale every morning. I am very concious of my weight and my health.

Just to see if the Miracle Noodle claims were accurate, I ate the noodles only (with just a touch of chicken bullion and water added (4 calories)....for three days. Very quickly, without question, I gained 4 pounds. The noodles do not work for weight loss and it appears as though they must have calories.

If you count each serving as maybe 400 or 500 calories, then you will probably be okay.

kouzzzz

I am not sure about that product. However, I sometimes eat Kelp noodles. Here is the information:

Kelp Noodles are a sea vegetable in the form of an easy to eat raw noodle. Made of only kelp (a sea vegetable), sodium alginate (sodium salt extracted from a brown seaweed), and water, Kelp Noodles are fat-free, gluten-free, and very low in carbohydrates and calories. Their noodle form and neutral taste allow for a variety of uses including salads, stir-fries, hot broths, and casseroles, while providing a rich source of trace minerals including iodine, which kelp is well known for. Their unique texture completes the package, making Kelp Noodles a one-of-a-kind healthful and tasty alternative to pasta and rice noodles. Best of all, no cooking is required. Just rinse and add the noodles to any dish and they are ready to eat!

Ingredients: Water, kelp, sodium alginate

Nutrition information:

Serving size: 4 oz.
Servings per container: 3

Amount per serving:

Calories: 6
Calories from fat: 0
Total Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0g
Sodium: 35mg
Total Carbohydrates: 1g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugars: 0g
Protein: 0g
Vitamin A: 0%
Vitamin C: 0%
Calcium: 15%
Iron: 4%

ebgbjo

I bought some, but after reading reviews about the smell and how you have to rinse them them pat them really try, I haven't used them yet. Seems like a lot of effort that isn't worth it. I need to toss them out

Shaye85

i have 10 in my fridge, they r delicious and really?? people think its work to wash noodles? come on people it takes 2 min, wash them. heat them up if u want or put hot sauce of your choice overtop...

kouzzzz

Amazon sells miracle noodles. You can check out the reviews.

Heather75

Those noodles can walk on water! That's why they are difficult to wash.

Lyadeia

If it has 3g of carbs, it is IMPOSSIBLE to be calorie free. It has to have at least 12 calories minimum...

I would never buy it, whether low calorie or not, simply because they are trying to mislead people with their labels.

imaprncs

has anyone lost weight eating just the noodles or the rice??

Steph_135

When I read the topic title, I knew it had to be shirataki or konnyaku. Yam noodles are FANTASTIC for low calories and high fiber. You shouldn't eat them A LOT because they are void of many nutrients, but they are a fantastic treat if you flavour them right. (Think Asian-inspired spices and sauces.) I still have shirataki in my fridge that I haven't tried yet, but konnyaku is great too (more or less the same thing.)

Warning: take small bites, and don't give to kids. The noodles are really rubbery, so chew well.

dana815

I was skeptical but loved em

dana815

I LOVE them...follow directions, wash very well...blanch n boiling water...I prefer a lIght Alfredo or low sugar spaghetti sauce would b good too...I don't ever want to buy real noodles again...miracle noodles r awrsome