Miracle Noodle Shirataki Gluten Free Pasta, 6 bag Variety Pack, 44 ounces (Includes: 2 Shirataki Angel Hair, 2 Shirataki Rice and 2 Shirataki Fettuccini)

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Noodles were springy and nice.

First, I only received 5 bags when it was marketed as 6, but that was the least of my concerns. I don’t even know what I was looking for with this except a last ditch attempt for something remotely pasta-textured through this hell that is trying to lose weight. The fettuccini style noodles are like chewing on rubber bands basically (squeeze a rubber band under water and this is what it feels like on your teeth). This obviously makes sense since this recipe is completely water based, hence the appealing nutrition facts (0 calories, 1 carb per serving). I certainly wasn’t looking for something that tasted like pasta (sorry folks, spaghetti pasta is as good as it gets), but more of something that had a similar consistency and texture. It will do I guess until I get down to a healthier weight and can eat real pasta, but honestly I’ll probably stick with spaghetti squash. Add any sauce to it and it will give it flavor, otherwise it doesn’t taste like anything (why are some of you trying to eat this without any spices, herbs or sauces??!). Oh... the serving sizes on the packaging are a real big joke. The packaging says 3oz per serving and about 2 servings per container which equals 6oz per bag. Okay, so let’s be a little forgiving and say at least 5oz because what packaging is ever accurate? So I removed the water and weighed the noodles in one bag for a whopping 2 oz! Surely y’all didn’t include the water as part of the serving size right??! That’s not even one full serving in a bag. I forgot that was even why I was typing this review. THAT IS INSANE TO ME THAT YOU MARKET THE SERVING SIZES LIKE THIS. I wish I cared enough to do the math and see how much you’re actually getting out this compared to what is marketed. Anyone interested in getting these... don’t waste the money for the disappointment you will surely receive. I guess I ordered these because I’m craving carbs and thought this would trick my senses, but I honestly should have known better to get my hopes up. Maybe I’ll do an edit when I try the angel hair and the rice. I’d almost rather throw it all in the trash and call it a day instead of repeat the same disappointment that I will surely receive.

I'm writing this review in the hopes of helping other people who are on the fence about trying these. After reading other people's reviews, I had no idea what to expect. Apparently, I was going to either fall in love with this noodle substitute or be completely revolted by it. Eventually I took the plunge and bought some.Here's the lowdown:- No, the noodles don't smell great when you open the package. As others have said, they have a fishy smell. No, it is not some overwhelming stench that will knock you off your feet as some people seem to insinuate. You will have to run them under cold water for a minute or two. I guess some people can't get over this smell and decide not to even try them, but that doesn't make much sense. Lots of foods don't have a good smell or appearance before prepared, yet that doesn't stop us from eating them once cooked (eggs, raw meat, etc.). After rinsing them, boil them for a few minutes, drain them, and you are ready to go.- No, these don't taste exactly like regular pasta noodles. The texture is a little different. So if you are expecting something completely identical and indistinguishable from your favorite noodle variety, you will be disappointed in that regard.- As others have said, the best way to prepare the noodles is with an Asian-type sauce. Sure, you can use alfredo sauce, spaghetti sauce, etc. if you want. No one is going to stop you. But you'll probably be comparing it to regular pasta the whole time you are eating it and feel disappointed.- How I prepare them: I rinse and cook the noodles as stated above. Then I add some frozen vegetables, which are usually a microwavable steamers variety because I'm lazy. A "stir fry" mix like bell peppers, broccoli, onions, etc. I also add a little meat. Lately I've used stir fry beef/steak that I cut up into small pieces and cook on the stove with a little olive oil. Usually I add some spices with this such as turmeric, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, chile powder, etc. For the sauce I use a 12 oz. jar of Indian sauce purchased from my regular grocery store, like tikka masala, vindaloo, etc. Usually this is between $3 to $5. A few brands that come to mind are Patak's, Seeds of Change, etc. These have less fat and calories than most pasta sauces and seem to go well with these "noodles." I usually use three packages of the noodles when I prepare a batch and then have three meals out of it. They do seem to taste even better the next day because the noodles have absorbed more of the flavor.- No, you can't just live solely off of these for the next month in an effort to drop 20 pounds or whatever. Look at the package. It is devoid of nutrients. Even with adding the other stuff as I've suggested, you are probably not going to get all the vitamins and minerals your body needs. But you can substitute these for a very low calorie meal a few times a week that leaves you full, satisfied, and without having to suffer as many hunger pains while dieting. In the last month I've lost 7 pounds. I don't attribute all of this to the noodles. They're not a "miracle" in that sense. I've been watching my calories and doing light exercise, and these noodles have helped me with low calorie meals that don't leave me starving ten minutes later.

Ok, like every other reviewer has said, these are NOT like regular pasta. They are very good for what they are, but they are not regular pasta, and I don't think they're really a viable substitute for it, though people report otherwise.These are clear noodles that strike me as being most similar to rice noodles or soba noodles. They come packaged wet, in a brine type solution that yes, smells briney or fishy out of the package. I followed the directions on the brand's website, rinsed for a few minutes, then boiled for 2-3 minutes, then dry roasted in a cast iron pan to get the liquid out. I added a mixture of soy sauce, sweet Asian sauce of some kind, and chicken broth, and ate the rice version of them as a side under my peppered pork loin, and they were quite good, though I think I needed to rinse or boil a bit more because they still had a wee tad of a briney smell.I think the rice variety is better suited to soups than fried rice or lo mein type dishes, it's not really a great rice sub. I'll continue going to brown rice or quinoa to sub for rice, though I'd totally pop these into chicken noodle soup. I haven't tried the noodle varieties yet. I wouldn't do these with Italian style pasta sauces, although I guess it's possible the fettuccine varieties might work under a heavier meat sauce.Are these noodles going to be a daily staple for me? No, but they shouldn't be, either; your body needs more than just the fiber these are made of. Like I said, I'll still use quinoa and brown rice. These pretty much absorb the flavor of whatever you put them in, but they are a bit of work and the texture is not regular pasta. It's more like an Asian noodle texture, which, duh. I think they'd work best in Asian inspired dishes; pad thai, lo mein, that sort of thing. They're good, though, you just need to know what you're ordering.And seriously, rinse rinse rinse rinse rinse. It's important.