Barenakedfoods Noodles, 6 x 380g (Package may vary)

These things are pretty good in mu opinion. They are filling and not terrible value for money - the amount in each packet is listed as two servings and when used to cook a meal with that's about right. I popped out a packet into a measuring jug to show the volume of one packet (250g). Anyone who thinks these smell of fish is eating some VERY strange fish. They don't smell at all if you rinse them a couple of times but there is a slight smell of the flour when you first open them. It's really not an issue. They don't have any flavour but then noodles in general don't have that much flavour. They are ideal for making ramen with as a result. The texture is not the same as egg noodles - a bit firmer and with more bite. Personally I like it but I suppose if you are looking to have egg noodles exactly replicated but without calories this is going to be an issue. They are double packaged so a plastic bag inside another plastic bag - no idea why. This could certainly be improved. All in all well worth a try if you've not had them before.

This is the third lot of these noodles I have bought as i absolutely love them. These are much better quality than other brands I have tried as they don't disintegrate. The first time I tried them I ate a whole packet added to a stir fry and got very painful stomach cramps through the night. After this I read up on these and realised you need to increase your intake slowly to avoid discomfort. I now eat a full packet (after boiling in water for 5 minutes) added to a stir fry and have no stomach pain. I find they hold flavours well and are extremely filling. In addition the konjac plant is one of the few plants which act as a prebiotic (feeding your good gut bacteria) as well as being high in fibre. All very good plus no carbs!

Okay so be prepared for the fishy smell when you open these bad boys. Best way to prepare is to rinse them through several times and then soak them in the sauce you want to cook them in for a few hours or overnight is best. It absorbs the flavour and they are so much nicer. Soaked in soy sauce and added to stir fry 👌 or in tomato sauce and used like pasta is best.

I tried shirataki noodles a few years ago from another brand and was so put off by the "fish" taste that I swore i'd never try them again. Then recently I decided to give them another go, I'm a sucker for late night carbs and noodles are an achilles heal. Firstly, these don't smell of much really a mild odour but goes after a quick rinse in a colander. Second, ignore the cooking instructions on the pack! After a lot of trial and error i've found that letting them soak in just boiled kettle water or beef stock prior to frying, seriously improves the "gel" texture and any underlying flavour you can get with products like this. I've used them to make shrimp stir-frys, a turkey bacon carbonara and much more. Seriously good and a whole pasta sized bowl runs in at sub 200cals. (compare that to nearly 400 in a pot noodle!) You can tell they aren't pasta or egg noodles, of course you can. The texture is chewier and they are nearly impossible to bite through, but properly swirled around a fork you won't notice. They are however a really useful ingredient if you're willing to try. They have no flavour and absorb sauces, spices etc really well. These are now all I have in terms of pasta and noodles. If you're like me and love noodles too much to give them up these are a truly viable alternative.

A bit like eating elastic bands, but very filling and fine with other food.

What can I say? Almost zero carbs, allowing us chubsters to still enjoy noodles?! Yes, please. I fried up a pouch and added my meat and vegetables. They were nicely plain which meant they were a good vehicle for spices and other flavours. Very similar to any straight to wok noodles. I wouldn’t eat them plain though, due to lack of seasoning. It was the morning after when it all went wrong. Stomach ache moved further southward until the eventual toilet visit. They don’t break down in the stomach acid or in the gut, so the result was like some toxic chow mein in the lavatory bowl. Either that or the worst case of threadworms ever reported. If you can cope with those side effects, then I heartily recommend them.

I have been eating Konjac noodles for ages and find it a very good substitute when trying to eat low-carb/low calorie. I'm a major fan of pasta/rice and so this has always been an adequate substitute though not great. I have tried VARIOUS brands in all shapes and sizes - pasta, noodles, rice, etc. and all of them are clearly not real. This packet was the first time I opened it and thought, "wow, this actually looks like noodles!" It is similar to other Konjac noodles in that they need to be washed. After doing so, I thought the flavour also better than other options. I'd definitely recommend and will be buying loads more now :)

If you're looking for a lower calorie or healthier substitute for you favourite noodle dish, don't buy this. There are better options out there, and you can always cut your calories elsewhere. They've got nothing that makes noodles amazing. They're missing that satisfying chew or the ability to soak up all that flavour. They feel kinda squidgy, but in a firm jelly-ish kinda way? However, anyone who's done keto knows the deep longing you feel for something that even resembles the carb filled delights you once used to enjoy. This is perfect scratching that itch without knocking you out of ketosis. 2.2g carbs for an entire bag is a godsend.