Oomi noodles?

[SueJB]

Are these any good does anyone know please? Have I asked this question before?

 

[Guzzler]

Do you mean the taste/consistancy? If so, I thought they were OK but at the price not nice enough to buy a second pack. As for their effects on bg, I was fine but only had the one meal with them so this means little really. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.

 

[Mr_Pot]

They work well in traditional noodle meals like chow mein. Unfortunately they come in a twin pack where one pack is not enough and both packs are too much. Last time I went to Tesco they denied all knowledge of them, although I have bought them before at the same shop.

 

[Mufflana]

I have tried them.....but I found them still too chewy and 'off' tasting, even with spices! Thre the second bit of the packet away as not even the dog was interested. For me, spiralized courgette is still the better, and cheaper, go to.....will be interested to see what you think if you try them.

 

[bangkokdiabetic]

Never heard of them here Googled them and it said 75% less Carbs. Another pet hate Less Than What ?? How many carbs ??? why don't supermarkets insist that their suppliers say what it is 75% less than or perhaps they do not want customers to be well informed

 

[SueJB]

I've bought a packet because ........... well just thought I'd give them a go as a change from courgettes, I was also thinking of trying konjac but I didn't like the warning that they might choke you. Anyone tried these?

 

[Bittern]

I've used Konjac in stir fry with a sauce or soy and five spice and it is fine as long as you rinse it first. It can smell a bit funky when you open the packet but that goes after rinsing.

 

[Alexandra100]

I've bought a packet because ........... well just thought I'd give them a go as a change from courgettes, I was also thinking of trying konjac but I didn't like the warning that they might choke you. Anyone tried these?

If Konjac choked you, I'd be well dead! There is quite a choice of brands. I've tried two. The first was Zero noodles. I found them very odd in texture, and rather expensive, but given that they replace forbidden (to me) pasta, I was prepared to buy more. But then I discovered my great love, the Eat Water Slim range. Not everyone likes them, but to me the penne, fettucine and rice are more than acceptable. I honestly don't think I'd have known they weren't the real thing. There are other pasta shapes as well, but I haven't tried them. One 200g (drained weight) packet does me for 2 meals. I spoon out half the pasta, leaving the other half in the packet in most of the liquid, rinse well (indispensable as the fluid they are stored in smells bad) and just warm up in a heavy saucepan. They don't need any cooking - another plus! I then fold over the top of the packet, clip shut, and store in the fridge stood in a plastic container in case it leaks. Like that it will keep several days. As Holland & Barratt has them on offer at present I have invested in lots (really lots - I discovered that they offer an additional £5 off if you order enough to spend £40. So I did! I now normally eat them twice a day, so I'll be getting through them. I wouldn't advise ordering in bulk until you have tried them, though, just in case. They contain zero carbs, 9 calories per 100g and 4g fibre per 100g.

https://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/eat-water-slim-rice-60007572

 

[Mr_Pot]

Never heard of them here Googled them and it said 75% less Carbs. Another pet hate Less Than What ?? How many carbs ??? why don't supermarkets insist that their suppliers say what it is 75% less than or perhaps they do not want customers to be well informed

They are 6.1g carbs per 100g. Note that Oomi noodles are not konjac but are made of fish protein. I couldn't detect any fish smell or flavour.

 

[SueJB]

If Konjac choked you, I'd be well dead! There is quite a choice of brands. I've tried two. The first was Zero noodles. I found them very odd in texture, and rather expensive, but given that they replace forbidden (to me) pasta, I was prepared to buy more. But then I discovered my great love, the Eat Water Slim range. Not everyone likes them, but to me the penne, fettucine and rice are more than acceptable. I honestly don't think I'd have known they weren't the real thing. There are other pasta shapes as well, but I haven't tried them. One 200g (drained weight) packet does me for 2 meals. I spoon out half the pasta, leaving the other half in the packet in most of the liquid, rinse well (indispensable as the fluid they are stored in smells bad) and just warm up in a heavy saucepan. They don't need any cooking - another plus! I then fold over the top of the packet, clip shut, and store in the fridge stood in a plastic container in case it leaks. Like that it will keep several days. As Holland & Barratt has them on offer at present I have invested in lots (really lots - I discovered that they offer an additional £5 off if you order enough to spend £40. So I did! I now normally eat them twice a day, so I'll be getting through them. I wouldn't advise ordering in bulk until you have tried them, though, just in case. They contain zero carbs, 9 calories per 100g and 4g fibre per 100g.

https://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/eat-water-slim-rice-60007572

Magic, thanks so so much for the info about both things. I'm sure others will find your info really useful. Is it true you've got to drink loads of fluids when you're eating Konjac?

 

[Alexandra100]

Magic, thanks so so much for the info about both things. I'm sure others will find your info really useful. Is it true you've got to drink loads of fluids when you're eating Konjac?

It's a pleasure, but do check for yourself before investing too many £!. I never heard that you need extra fluid with Konjac. I suppose with 4g fibre per 100g you need a certain amount of fluid, but 4g fibre is not huge. IMO plenty of fluid is helpful to bg anyway, if nothing else to prevent the dreaded constipation (an ever-present threat for me).

 

[Bittern]

I haven't drunk extra because of Konjac but then I don't subscribe to the marketing of the water companies and only drink when I'm thirsty now that the days of drinking beer are gone.