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December 24, 2010 Reviewer: Betty in Colorado

I am happy to see you carrying these noodles as well. I ordered my first ones last month from Mfrg. The smell when you first open them could put you off, but don't let it. Rinse them per instructions, and then add them to your soups and pasta. I have used them in my homemade chicken noodle soup, and with my marinara sauce as spaghetti. The noodle does not have a flavor or taste, but takes on the flavor of the juice/sauce.

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August 19, 2011 Reviewer: A customer in California

You need to understand that konnyaku products are 97% water and the rest is soluble fiber and minerals, esp. calcium. Konnyaku is not appreciated for its taste, which it has none, but for its texture. It also comes in big slabs or chunks that you can find in Japanese/Asian markets. The noodles absorb the taste of food they are cooked with, so you may want to dehydrate them a little before tossing them in a sauce, either by drying them with paper towels or by frying them in garlic oil. Do not buy them if you hate the texture of fried calamari (squid), or octopus. Konnyaku is like that and more. It is fun to chew if you like this kind of texture. It does not "give" the same way starchy pasta does. It seems more alive in your mouth, which I like. If you do not know what I am talking about, I highly recommend that you try this thing, but be on a lookout for a new fun texture experience. Remember, rinse well, and blanch in boiling water for a few minutes before use.

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February 15, 2011 Reviewer: Cindy in Canada

These noodles are wonderful! They are just like a rice or bean noodle. If you aren't sure you'll like the texture then go try one of those first. I personally love them and they are guilt free!

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February 17, 2011 Reviewer: Sandra in Ohio

BEST noodles for the low-carb dieter!! These have saved our lifestyle, I can assure you. I like to make them with a soy sauce or teriyaki sauce, but they are also great with tomato sauce or anything! The texture is spot-on, and the taste is fabulous. We will always have these on stock in our home! HIGHLY recommend.

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May 11, 2013 Reviewer: Scott in Indiana

After you clean it and let it simmer in water (and drain again) it really does taste pretty good and works for pasta. I use the Hunts (no sugar added) pasta sauce and added some meat or sausage and rather enjoy it!

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March 24, 2013 Reviewer: Shannon in Florida

My life has changed since finding miracle noodles! I'm a huge pasta fan which adds weight around my midsection. The sauces are not the problem. So now I am able to eat pasta whenever I want! After cooking, I like to cut them up into smaller pieces for easier eating.

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March 13, 2013 Reviewer: A customer in District of Columbia

The best noodles I've tried of this kind, they don't have that fishy smell common to other brands of no calorie or low calorie noodles. They didn't need to have their taste and texture as disguised as the other brands and were a great addition to miso soup! Definitely order again.

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March 07, 2013 Reviewer: A customer in New York

I absolutely love these Noodles. They have changed my low carb life in the most unexpected way. I had totally given up eating pasta. Now, I can have my noodles and not worry at all about the carb count. I mix them with a bit of coconut oil, or butter, or olive oil....whatever makes you happy, works with them. It's much more about the texture then the taste, so be aware of that. These noodles seem to take on the taste of whatever you mix them up with. Try a bag or two before making a large commitment. I just ordered a case from Netrition and I can't wait for them to arrive. Happy low carb healthy eating!

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February 24, 2013 Reviewer: Brenda in Pennsylvania

I love the rice and the angel hair. After rinsing it I pan fry it dry for about 5-10 minutes and then proceed with recipe. I love to make shrimp scampi with it or add to soups.

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October 25, 2012 Reviewer: Holly in Tennessee

We loved these. I rinsed well, boiled water and I added butter, salt and pepper to the water, I cooked maybe two minutes instead of 1, drained, pressed out some of the water with paper towels. They were a bit wet but the longer they sat on our plates they dried out a bit. I buttered them again, added more salt, pepper and some cheese and topped with meatballs and sauce. They were very good, they just took on the flavor of the sauce. We didn't feel overly full when finished. I just went in and ordered more and I ordered the rice. Eating healthy can be fun and delicious.

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September 18, 2012 Reviewer: Steve in Arizona

I bought a case of the miracle noodles, and we weren't disappointed. We use them for salad, stir fry, casseroles, pretend spaghetti, anything else we can think of. Just don't smell them before you rinse... I am a pre-diabetic, and this product doesn't increase my blood sugar. Highly recommend!

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August 10, 2012 Reviewer: Jackie in Kansas

I LOOOOVE this product and use it for every kind of meal I can incorporate them into. They take on the flavor of whatever you cook them in. Satisfy your pad Thai, Chinese noodle, pasta cravings!!

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August 10, 2012 Reviewer: Marilyn in Ohio

We bought the angel hair, and even my skeptical diabetic husband liked these. No, they are not spaghetti, but they do absorb the flavor of whatever you put on them. Surprisingly, pasta sauce sticks to them well. We like these much better than the tofu shirataki and will continue to make them part of our low carb lifestyle. If the smell would bother you, just simply don't smell them! Rinse well, and I did boil mine for about 5 minutes to soften a little.

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June 08, 2012 Reviewer: melanie in Maryland

As a gastric bypass patient with juvenile diabetes, I need food that won't pack on the carbs and undo all the hard work. This product is PERFECT. It tastes delicious, particularly paired with Walden Farms no calorie Pasta sauces. I can have a delicious satisfying meal and it doesn't add ANY calories. It's certainly a MIRACLE indeed. so easy to prepare and tastes just like whatever you put on it. I've just ordered 2 more cases. This is now a STAPLE in my diet.

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May 06, 2012 Reviewer: Christie in Tennessee

I can't believe how good these are! I was a little skeptical about using them other than in an Asian recipe because of some of the thing I have read about them. Boy, was I surprised when I decided to make an Italian dish. I ate the whole plate and it was only 400 calories! WOW! Having the miracle noodles will definitely help me to not be tempted to go back to carby pasta.

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April 27, 2012 Reviewer: Tracy in Illinois

This product is truly a miracle. I followed the directions exactly and stir fried them with ground beef, worcestershire sauce, oregano, onions and green peppers. The noodles alone have no flavor, but do take on the flavor of what you cook with them. They are the texture of cellophane noodles. These are awesome and I'm off to order a case.

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April 14, 2012 Reviewer: Jo Ann in Illinois

WOW, The Miracle Pasta is exactly that! A TRUE MIRACLE! I rinsed an entire package and added it to my lentil soup like some of the reviews had suggested. I WAS SHOCKED AT THE WONDERFUL TEXTURE AND STRENGTH OF THE NOODLES. If I had eaten the regular noodles in the box from the grocery store and the same amount, my blood glucose would have been over 300 an hour later, but testing mine, I was only at 95. I set a 40 carb bolus on my insulin pump to cover the vegetables and lentils. I did not bolus for the miracle noodles AND I DIDN'T NEED TO. The full feeling I got from them lasted well over 4 hours to my next meal. I plan on purchasing these by the carton. I just placed a large order yesterday and I am hoping I can add these to it. I cannot wait to try the miracle rice. I haven't been able to eat rice in years! THIS IS A MIRACLE!

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March 18, 2012 Reviewer: Jane in Texas

I got the fettuccine of this "pasta/noodle".. they are Slimy.. nasty. When I opened the package, there was a displeasing odor. It goes away when you rinse the pasta. They don't taste bad but the consistency is hard to deal with. I won't buy them again for sure.

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February 08, 2012 Reviewer: Sue in New York

I'm one of those love this product people! I occassionally want the texture of pasta, but not the carbs, once I start with real pastas, I just have no control. This product is an excellent substitute. I've eaten it plain with garlic and butter and enjoy the taste and the texture. I've also added them to soup and suggest that you don't cook in the soup, rather, prepare as directed, then add a portion to your soup/sauce just before serving. As netrition suggests, try this before you buy the whole case.

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November 20, 2011 Reviewer: Fostinner in Georgia

I enjoyed this product better than the tofu shirataki noodles. It was easier to rinse off the "fishy" smell in the noodles than the tofu ones. Will continue to use this as a replacement in some of my pasta dishes.

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November 19, 2011 Reviewer: Debra in Oregon

I am a pasta lover and these worked for me. I rinsed with hot water, dried with paper towels and then threw it in the frying pan with my onions and ground beef that had finished browning. I let it fry for a couple of min turning twice and then topped it off with 1/2 cup of Bella Vita tomato basil. The noodle did absorb the flavor of the sauce. :) even better day two as leftovers. YUM! I prefer this to the other brands of refrigerated shirataki noodles.

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October 10, 2011 Reviewer: Rene in Florida

Was nervous about trying this product due to reviews that it tastes fishy. I found them to taste just like pasta without the carbs--I did rinse and soak as directed and there was NO fishy smell or taste at all. Great to be able to eat pasta again.

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September 02, 2011 Reviewer: Helen in Washington

After reading the reviews, I bought two packages, then left them sitting in the fridge for a couple of weeks before finally trying them. The reviewers that said they were slimy weren't preparing them properly! When done properly, these noodles taste just like what you get when you order Asian soups in a restaurant! I rinsed them well, then put them into a pan with a 2 cans of low sodium chicken broth and cooked them for about 20 minutes. I then began to add Asian style veggies, such as chopped bok choy, onions, celery, shredded carrot, then added pre-cooked chicken. This was THE BEST chicken soup we've ever had! One 7-oz package was perfect for the two of us and we weren't hungry until dinner time!

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July 18, 2011 Reviewer: Gail in Washington

These are great for Asian recipes. I love the No Gluten- Low Carb combination which is so hard to find, especially in this price range!

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June 14, 2011 Reviewer: Joan in Montana

Very good. I miss pasta on my Low-Carb diet. This is a good substitute. Make sure that you really follow the directions for cooking very carefully.

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April 29, 2011 Reviewer: April in Pennsylvania

I think this is a great pasta alternative. I used a low carb sauce and added shrimp. DELICIOUS!!

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April 03, 2011 Reviewer: Danielle in Massachusetts

I would definitely recommend this to someone as a substitute for the sort of glass noodles that you see a lot of in thai food. If you don't like that texture, you probably won't like these.

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March 02, 2011 Reviewer: Stephanie in Maryland

This is not exactly a pasta substitute. It won't work well in most red-sauce recipes. However, it's a fantastic substitute for rice or noodles in almost any Asian dish you can think of. The downside is that it takes a lot of preparation before they're good. They come in a horrific fishy water that could turn anyone's stomach. You need to get rid of that water. Rinsing, pan-frying, rinsing again, drying. It's a pain and you'll be tempted to skip it. But if you skip it, you'll hate these noodles. If you put in the effort, however, they can save your eating plan. They are especially good in soup!

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December 24, 2010 Reviewer: Simone in Texas

I bought and tried the Miracle Noodle Shirataki Angel and Fettucine pasta two weeks ago. I was a bit apprehensive after reading mixed reviews regarding smell and jelly like noodles. If you read and follow all advice given they tasted just fine. The smell was absolutely terrible, but washing and re-washing and completely drying them got rid of it. Dry roasting extracted more liquid...dried again and roasted in pan again...not al dente pasta but still came out to pasta consistency. A lot of work but if you crave pasta might be worth it.

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April 06, 2011 Reviewer: Sandra in Wisconsin

I liked them, my boyfriend did not. Definitely true when they say, either you love them or you hate them. Rinse and Rinse....Do Not Cook the noodles more than a minute or so. The sauce you add them to is enough to get them warm. Don't know if I'll order again. If so I'll be eating them alone:(

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May 09, 2013 Reviewer: Jennifer in Wyoming

For what it is, which is a no-carb "pasta", it is good! The smell is weird at first but once you rinse it, it's fine...The consistency is a little different than regular noodles, but hey, you don't have to feel guilty or bloated after you eat it!

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March 08, 2012 Reviewer: julian in Florida

Just had my first bowl of MN and I must say it was pretty darn good (I boiled it in some vegetable broth). I am surprised at how satisfying the noodles are, and like many of the other reviews state, apart from the taste (none) the texture is almost exactly like the real thing. 4/5 stars totally recommend

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December 29, 2011 Reviewer: Lendi in Pennsylvania

Not a fan of pasta, but I do like tomato sauce. This stuff is great because it gives you something to eat your sauce with. If you're looking for pasta, this stuff is not it. It's only filling for about 10 minutes, but I'm usually a light eater so that doesn't bother me. I like it, but I also read extensive reviews before buying it so I knew what I was getting. I would recommend this, but not as a noodle substitute.

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February 28, 2011 Reviewer: Gail in Colorado

A lifesaver for low carb dieters. MUST rinse thoroughly, dry between paper towels and are best if 'dry roasted' in a pan to remove even more moisture. They have no flavor themselves but take on the flavor of whatever you put on them. I use both the angel hair pasta and the rice and have decided that I prefer the rice. You are only limited by your imagination.

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February 14, 2013 Reviewer: Rhiana in Ohio

I'll admit, these noodles do have a rubbery consistency but for the sake of anything I make that's low carb and needs noodles, it's better than nothing. I use them for pasta & chicken noodle soup.

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April 15, 2012 Reviewer: Helen in Illinois

The fish odor is so strong that I really couldn't get past it. I rinsed them but they still smelled and I hate fish, so it was just hard to get past the odor.

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April 07, 2012 Reviewer: A customer in Ohio

I was definitely prepared for something "different" after reading the reviews for this pasta. I expected something on the slimy side, and something that slightly resembled calamari, texture wise. The reviewer that said that this product's texture is similar to calamari was spot on. That being said, I really wanted to love (or at least like) this product because of the nutritional stats. Today I tried the fettuccine, but I also bought angel hair that I haven't tried yet. I'm wondering if maybe the fettuccine "noodles" were too thick for my taste, because of the rather slimy nature of the product. I'm hoping I'll like the angel hair better, because I'm not sure I can get over the gel-like texture.

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November 22, 2011 Reviewer: Duane in Ohio

This is a nice product to have in the pantry. Though I would not pay the scratch to use it all the time. To me no fiber and no nutrition just seems like a waste of time and effort. I would rather have quinoa or brown rice but sometimes I find I am all out of those things, so I keep an emergency pack of the Miracle Noodle in the pantry for a stir fry. Usually one meal of these lets my brain know my pantry is getting far too bare. I have not tried them any other way and may do a little experimenting with soup and especially miso this winter.

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March 01, 2011 Reviewer: Elizabeth in Indiana

Finally, I had the chance to try these, and honestly....they're alright. Taking the advice of others who have had them, I avoided putting my nose anywhere near them once I opened them, and then rinsed them to death. Therefore, I never had a problem with fishiness. Now, they really do have no taste except for what you cook them in. They are meant to be a filler in every sense of the word, and they succeed. Mostly. I didn't feel particularly full after eating them, but they helped flesh out the meal. However, they cost a fortune for what is basically one cup of the noodles. They aren't cost effective at all! I like the concept, but for what you get for the money you're paying, think long and hard if this is what you're looking for. I made myself an 80 calorie scampi dinner, but I'm still hungry, and certainly broke.

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January 25, 2011 Reviewer: Ilana in Australia

I am definitely in the "hate" camp. This is not food - I found it nauseating and actually worse than eating plastic due to the rubbery, slimy texture. I was so excited about this product before trying it - there is a reason it sounds too good to be true.

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January 02, 2012 Reviewer: Richard in Florida

Take it from an italian pasta lover, imagine yourself eating rubberbands :(

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June 11, 2011 Reviewer: Lauren in Texas

If you've been thinking about trying Miracle Noodle, let me save you time and money- don't. When I first received Miracle Noodle in the mail, I was both excited and anxious and I prepared to make a low carb version of macaroni and cheese. I opened the package and the smell of formaldehyde wafted up singing my nose hairs. Who wants to eat something that smells like this? I decided to press on and start the "cooking process"... When you eat Miracle Noodle, it bursts in your mouth, like eating a worm. It is an odd sensation and experience to say the least. Please don't buy this product if you enjoy food. This is not your low carb pasta alternative. Just allow yourself a small portion on a cheat meal of the real thing and save yourself the horror of Miracle Noodle.

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February 04, 2011 Reviewer: Abigail in Massachusetts

I was so excited when Netrition.com got this product. I wanted to try these noodles very bad and was excited to do so. However when I actually tried them I was very disappointed. I have read so many great reviews on them and I don't understand it. It is like eating a big bowl of snot. When you first open the bag it smells like dead fish. You then have to rinse the noodles and it feels like a dead fish. I was so grossed out by them I had to force myself to eat them. That being said they do absorb the flavors of whatever it is that you are cooking. My stomach was so turned by the smell however I just couldn't get myself to eat them. The texture is also like a rubbery seafood, nothing like pasta. I would actually compare the bowl of noodles to a big bowl of snot. It is so far from pasta it isn't even funny. I wish I would of liked them because they are carb and fat free, but they were horrible. If netrition does start to carry the rice I might actually try the rice and hold my breath as I rinse it off. I think smaller bits in a soup might not be so bad. I think you will either love it or hate it but I am totally in the hate camp.

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September 17, 2012 Reviewer: Christina in South Carolina

If you must try the "Miracle" noodle line, only buy one first. I couldn't get past the fishy smell and taste and had to throw the rest of it out (an expensive lesson).

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June 25, 2012 Reviewer: Danielle in Arizona

Gross. Disgusting. I followed the cooking instructions and tried to eat it with pasta sauce. I got a few bites down but just could NOT make myself eat the rest. It is EXACTLY like chewing on worms!

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September 01, 2011 Reviewer: cindy in California

Pass on this one. The texture is too wierd. Tastes like you are eating worms or some kind of packing material. I will stick with different brands which are much better in texture. If not, and you are extremely overweight then maybe you can get use to these. At zero calories it's worth a try, but definately don't order more than one package your first time and be sure to follow the cooking directions.

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June 19, 2011 Reviewer: Susan in Florida

I love Netrition and am sorry to do this, but I am also in the "hate" camp. I was excited to find Miracle Noodles and bought a $40 variety package of 10 different forms of these. I tried 4-5 different types and hated the texture. I did not mind the rest - rinsing did get rid of the slightly fishy smell and cooking was fine. They just do not in any shape or form have a pasta texture/mouth feel. I wound up throwing the rest away. If you are brave and want to try it, at least just buy a pack or two as part of a bigger order so if you don't like it, you aren't wasting much or extra shipping.

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March 12, 2011 Reviewer: Sasha in Texas

I've done everything I can think of to shirataki and I just don't get it, I guess. I've even tried dehydrating them. Whatever I do, I put the unpleasant, rubbery things in my mouth and just can't force myself to swallow. It's not the taste, it's absolutely the texture. It's not pasta. It's not. It's much like revoltingly waterlogged rubber bands made of Jello.

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March 06, 2011 Reviewer: brenda in Ohio

Would like these more if someone could tell me how to cook them so they didn't taste like I was chewing rubber bands. Didn't mind the rinsing and boiling part. I did that and sauteed with butter and parmesan cheese. Taste was good but the texture just didn't get any better. To say these were anything like pasta was wishful thinking.

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