Anyone here buy the “zero noodle” range ? Essentially noodles made from konjac, bugger all calories and wife has been getting into it but they are super expensive compared to regular ones.
I remember seeing earlier versions for $2-3 but now they are $4-6. Wondering if any cheapies use it or found a cheaper way to get these.
https://www.newworld.co.nz/shop/product/5036808_ea_000nw?gcl…
From quick Google powder seems more expensive plus have to convert it into noodles as well somehow
maybe amazon.co.jp
Yes, my wife buys them too and they aren't cheap.
Most recently the Slendier brand which are $4.50.
Personally I can't see the attraction. In my opinion they taste like rubber and I feel like I'm going to choke when I eat them but maybe that's just me.
i have just recently tried these ( this week)
they arent bad taste alright, they stink before washing it, but tbh they are so low in calories if you replaced all meals with just that it would be dangerous
Have tried them previously, made the mistake of having a whole packet in one meal, good luck to anyone eating them for every meal lol.
“Consuming excess amounts may lead to side effects like difficulty breathing, diarrhoea, loose stools, skin rashes, and swelling.”
You can generally get the same thing in Japan Mart or Tai Ping type stores for around $2 a pack they look like this https://onlineshop.japanmart.co.nz/categories/yam-cake-yam-n… but make sure it says konyakku or shirotakinor similar wording for the zero calories. They used to be only 80 cents a pack a few years back but the explosion of the keto diet has seen them increase the price. They only come as a round thin noodle or flat like fettuccini no "rice" version like that slendier or zero noodle range. Some Pak n Save stores have the Check line of konjac noodles/roll too so worth checking your local it's also available for online delivery from Panda Mart. Yes they're shocking when you open the pack but if you cook them right they make an acceptable pasta sub but are particularly amazing in any Asian based sauce - definitely great for the budget as they're so filling.
I think I vaguely remember these, they did smell strong and needed to be rinsed a few times plus slightly more rubberier than the supermarket ones probably because the newer versions have added stuff to make it softer
If it helps, the way I cook them is to rinse then boil them for about 10 minutes while I'm putting together the sauce then I dump the water and dry fry them for a few minutes just to dry them out then add whatever choice of sauce and bring up to a boil - it sounds a bit tedious but it pays off in texture and I do save some time as I often bulk cook them and freeze the meal they're even better the second time around so I often prefer them made ahead
Thanks for the tips! So the $2/pack from asian shops - they seem to be for 1 serving of 125g but the supermarket ones that are $4-6 are for 2 x 125g servings? So for the added work convenience, there's maybe not much difference? Unless of course the asian shop ones go back to being 80c/pack..
@mickey9876: That's very true - for some reason there always seemed a lot more in the asian store packs but it was likely my imagination because of the difference in price back then revelling in getting a bargain - I certainly can't argue with cost per gram.
Gross .
Hope its just another crazy trend they come out as they go in.
would the powder be cheaper?