I buy the 'eat water' brand. I find if u have them on there own they haven't got any taste what so ever and yes they are a tad rubbery. But I usually add different vegetables to them and some soy sauce and tomato puree or bolanese sauce. Whatever u fancy really. With those added u don't notice the rubbery texture. Add if it saves loads of calories and carbs I'm all for it. Littrally u can have as many packets as u like and it will have absolutely no affect on ur BP. Plus they are very filling. They have a rice version or there's different pasta and noodles. If u look on Holland and Barretts website there all on there.