Emma Basic - Shirataki Konjac Noodles 170g (Pack of 12) | Vegan | Gluten Free| Sugar Free | Fat Free | Zero Carbs | Healthy Pasta

Konjac noodles are now one of my store cupboard staples and are pefect for using in stir fries. These Emma Basic noodles are now my 'go to' brand.If you're expecting them to be exactly like ordinary noodles, you won't like them ... their texture is quite different, but they're great for bulking out stir fries without adding calories and are a huge help if you're calorie counting. Yes, when you first open them they smell a bit funky, but a good thorough rinse removes most of that smell and cooking removes the rest ... and they don't taste the way they smell, In fact, they don't have any real taste of their own at all, which means they can be added to prety much anything savoury.Given how much you CAN pay for konjac noodles, these are a really good buy and come in single-serving packs, which is very handy. Recommended.

I regularly purchase these shirataki noodles because they are hands down, the best ones I’ve tried. One thing I love about them is that they are thinner than some other types, which I personally prefer as they feel lighter and closer to traditional noodles.When you first open the pack, there’s a strong fishy smell, which is completely normal for shirataki noodles. This comes from the natural konjac root they are made from and the liquid they are packed in. A quick rinse completely eliminates the smell, leaving you with a neutral, flavourless base to absorb the sauces or seasonings you add.The price is reasonable for a 12 pack, it an excellent value for anyone who eats these regularly. They are very filling and a great addition to my weight loss routine. They’re low-calorie, guilt-free, and keep me satisfied annd help with avoiding unnecessary snacking.I highly recommend these for anyone looking for a healthier, low-calorie noodle alternative.

Good texture, no flavour which is good because this takes fishy smell to a new level!! I am used to fishy smells and even fishy tastes from non fishy foods (like matcha) but this one smells like an old aquarium which has been neglected. It really is hard to differentiate the smell from the noodles but once you do, it's fine. Wash it WELL.

After reading some reviews, I was sure to check for a fishy smell— mine had no smell at all, as far as I could tell. I drain and rinse them before cooking. I haven’t used them as a substitute for other pasta, but they may pass as spaghetti for dishes like bolognese; they absorb flavour easily from sauce. In terms of texture, there’s a slight resistance when you bite down, like firm jelly or al dente pasta, which I enjoy.You may experience some gas/bloating/liquid excrement, especially if you don’t usually have a high fibre diet. For me, it hasn’t been so bad that it’s put me off eating them— I really enjoy the texture, and they fry up nicely with lao gan ma, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic as an easy lunch.

I am a return customer for these, very inexpensive compared to most supermarket brands and does not have a strong fishy smell as some might have. Quickly rinsing them through the sieve with cold water is more than enough! Very helpful to fake the carbs when doing a keto diet, or just to control calories whilst still having a filling noodle fix. Definitely recommend!

Taste and look was everything that I expected, however, I've noticed today that some of the bags have split somewhere and leaked into the container that I keep these packets in. Called Amazon for a refund, which they have provided.

It can be difficult to find shirataki locally, but these ship quickly and are decently priced, with frequent discounts. They're also some of the firmer, thinner-cut shirataki I've been able to find and, like all noodles of the kind, absolutely perfect for absorbing flavour without disintegrating even while being boiled or simmered for a very long time. Obviously, they're not prepared in the same manner, usually used in the same dishes, or have the same texture or smell, especially straight out of the bag, as wheat or rice noodles, so I wouldn't recommend trying to plop these from their package into a marinara or a bolognese as if they behaved exactly like pasta (in fact, I imagine doing so would lead to a result about as satisfying as frying up some chia seeds on water instead of an egg because the two can fulfil similar functions in cooking and baking), but they can be absolutely brilliant when used in lots of different hotpots, soups, stir-fries and other dishes where a firmer, tougher, more absorbent texture is given opportunity to shine (with these being an excellent, especially firm and thin, iteration of the staple).

I thought I'd try these as an occasional and maybe more often alternative to my usual full-carb noodles.When you open the packet, they absolutely reek of fish. That I can cope with as a good rinsing under a spray tap in a colander gets rid of 90% of it, and strong sauces hide what remains.What I can't cope with is the slimy limp texture, leading to a stir-fry that is basically a textureless pile of slimy noodles in the bottom of the wok with some embedded vegetables & chicken.Not impressed - anyone want 11 packets of 'noodles' for free?