Anybody know much about calorie-free shirataki noodle?

mahanaibu · June 2013

A friend just told me about these "noodles" that are made of white yam and because all the carbs are in the form of fiber (soluble and unsoluble), they have no actual calories--or rather, no calories that our bodies can use as such. They come in refrigerators packets, supposedly at many stores; I found them at Whole Foods. You rinse them well to get rid of the liquid that surrounds them in the packet, heat them in microwave or in a pan and can use them like noodles in stir-fry or even as spaghetti. The look and consistency is something like rice noodles.

Has anyone tried them? Are they indeed calorie-free for all intents and purposes? And what are your best tips for dishes they could be used in? I heard some people might get bloating from them...anyone have that happen?

Pasta is a danger food for me--a comfort food that I can eat far too much of--so I haven't been eating it at all. It would be great if I could have some chow mein-ish dishes or spaghetti with meat sauce without all those carby calories. All suggestions, experiences, warnings welcome!

ecw3780 · June 2013

They are not calorie free. They are very low calorie. If you like diet food, they aren't bad. They also aren't great. I'd rather have real noodles. However, if you are one of those people that just wants to be able to eat a ton of food, than these maybe for you. The whole bag is only like 50 calories. Just rinse them really well in hot water and eat with your favorite sauce.

skullshank · June 2013

i think the reviews are pretty mixed...

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1009059-digestion-issues-related-to-shirataki-noodles

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/983309-shirataki-noodles

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/967060-shirataki-noodles-20-kcal-4-ounce-serving

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/925155-gluten-free-pasta-vs-shirataki-noodles

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/923518-shirataki-aka-miracle-noodles

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/866592-shirataki-noodles-yay-or-nay

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skullshank · June 2013

double post.

SarahSmilesCA · June 2013

These are only good in Asian recipes, like soups. I find them "off" tasting. I agree with the person who said just eat regular noodles in smaller qualities.

I like dream fields. It seems to not spike my blood sugar too much but I don't over cook them and I don't over eat them and I don't eat them all that much. Pasta is something I really have reduced in my diet and I don't miss it much

pastryari · June 2013

i think the reviews are pretty mixed...

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1009059-digestion-issues-related-to-shirataki-noodles

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/983309-shirataki-noodles

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/967060-shirataki-noodles-20-kcal-4-ounce-serving

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/925155-gluten-free-pasta-vs-shirataki-noodles

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/923518-shirataki-aka-miracle-noodles

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/866592-shirataki-noodles-yay-or-nay

TyTy76 · June 2013

i think the reviews are pretty mixed...

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1009059-digestion-issues-related-to-shirataki-noodles

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/983309-shirataki-noodles

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/967060-shirataki-noodles-20-kcal-4-ounce-serving

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/925155-gluten-free-pasta-vs-shirataki-noodles

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/923518-shirataki-aka-miracle-noodles

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/866592-shirataki-noodles-yay-or-nay

This is why people are afraid to post on here. PEOPLE ARE SO MEAN!

mahanaibu · June 2013

i think the reviews are pretty mixed...

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1009059-digestion-issues-related-to-shirataki-noodles

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/983309-shirataki-noodles

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/967060-shirataki-noodles-20-kcal-4-ounce-serving

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/925155-gluten-free-pasta-vs-shirataki-noodles

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/923518-shirataki-aka-miracle-noodles

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/866592-shirataki-noodles-yay-or-nay

Thanks, helpful info!

LorinaLynn · June 2013

I didn't mind the taste, but the texture was like rubber bands.

I prefer to just be careful about my portion size with regular pasta, and bulk up the meal with vegetables.

BeachGingerOnTheRocks · June 2013

I don't find them delicious. I'd rather just leave noodles out of a dish.

skullshank · June 2013

i think the reviews are pretty mixed...

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1009059-digestion-issues-related-to-shirataki-noodles

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/983309-shirataki-noodles

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/967060-shirataki-noodles-20-kcal-4-ounce-serving

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/925155-gluten-free-pasta-vs-shirataki-noodles

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/923518-shirataki-aka-miracle-noodles

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/866592-shirataki-noodles-yay-or-nay

:flowerforyou:

SpecialSundae · June 2013

Like most foods they have their place. I've got a recipe of my granny's from the 1970s using shirataki noodles in a Japanese soup. There's their place.

Also, they're not calorie free. They're very low calorie but not calorie free.

snowfox1 · June 2013

Expensive (where i live anyways) and i personally hated thier texture!

jlorraine · June 2013

I like them. I make a vegan Pad Thai with them. I find that If you add lots of veggies to a dish with them I can forgive the texture.

mahanaibu · June 2013

Ah, I just found this helpful post as well, in case anyone is interested:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/536767-let-s-talk-about-shirataki-noodles

I'm going to try the dry-frying that she suggests.

pobalita · June 2013

I like them a lot. They do have a weird texture and smell which can be improved by rinsing well and heating. And they are expensive. I buy the house foods brand which has some tofu in it to improve texture. It is $1.49 for an 8 oz. bag. The entire bag (2 servings) has 40 calories; i think one bag is really only enough for one person. There are other ones that are only made of yam and I believe have close to zero calories - they look a little weird so I haven't tried them.

herblackwings39 · June 2013

I didn't mind them, but my mother hates them. If you do decide to try them they aren't kidding when they say to rinse them well. I mean seriously soak and rinse those bad boys.

mahanaibu · June 2013

Success! With a good rinsing and then the dry-frying, which was fuss-free....voila! spaghetti with meat and mushroom sauce that totally satisfied my pasta craving. And they really are, I checked it out, pretty much calorie free. The ones that are 40-50 calories a package are the ones with tofu. But they also do some volume increase in the stomach, so they're very filling. I can understand this not being for everyone, but it's like a miracle to me.

Thanks to all for comments.

mahanaibu · June 2013

One package was $1.69 at Whole Foods. No banks getting broken over this.

ashleyisgreat · June 2013

I really like them! You've already figured this out, but the yam ones are indeed calorie-free, while the tofu ones have about 20 cals for half a bag. They're cheap--about $2 per bag or less--and I use them a lot. I like mixing them up in a stir-fry or in a sukiyaki-type soup.

SpecialSundae · June 2013

I really like them! You've already figured this out, but the yam ones are indeed calorie-free, while the tofu ones have about 20 cals for half a bag. They're cheap--about $2 per bag or less--and I use them a lot. I like mixing them up in a stir-fry or in a sukiyaki-type soup.

They are NOT "calorie-free". There is just a weird rule in the USA that you can list anything under 5 calories a serving as 0 calories.

neanderthin · June 2013

If a person is using diet foods then they probably will find them a good alternative despite the taste and texture. On the other hand if your just using moderation or IIFYM then you'll probably hurl like I did when I first tasted them.

Livdoesketo · June 2013

I like them, and I tend to use them just as I'm restarting keto (low carb) so that I don't go over my carbs for the day. You have to boil the crap out of them, the tofu ones taste nicer, they don't adsorb sauce, they work best if you boil the crap out of them, then add them to stuff you are already frying and mix with something like cream cheese.

ashleyisgreat · June 2013

I really like them! You've already figured this out, but the yam ones are indeed calorie-free, while the tofu ones have about 20 cals for half a bag. They're cheap--about $2 per bag or less--and I use them a lot. I like mixing them up in a stir-fry or in a sukiyaki-type soup.

They are NOT "calorie-free". There is just a weird rule in the USA that you can list anything under 5 calories a serving as 0 calories.

Oh, my bad. They are between 0-4 calories, then. That could definitely break the bank, let me tell you.

texanintokyo · July 2013

I was surprised about all the bad reviews because they actually have no taste. Then I found out that what I have been eating is tofu noodles NOT shirataki noodles which are made from yam. I have heard recently in the US they have been adding tofu to take the taste of the shirataki noodles but my suggestion is to just buy the tofu noodles. The take on the taste of whatever you put them with and they are great in the summer when it it hot. I also use them instead of pasta when making spaghetti and meatballs. I just mix the tomato sauce with the noodles about an hour or two before eating so the flavors are blended.

Ready2Rock206 · July 2013

They are disgusting. :sick: I'd much rather spend the calories on real pasta that tastes yummy!

Anybody know much about calorie-free shirataki noodle?

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