Kelp pasta

Andy · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 174

Julie Bove said...

> Has anyone tried this? The folks at the raw food forum are just raving
> about it. I don't know if it's available in any stores here and it seems
> expensive to buy it online because you have to buy a whole case. Was
just
> wondering if it is as good as some people say it is. Here's a link.
>
> http://www.kelpnoodles.com/products_seatangle_noodles.html

Julie,

For the money and it being basically nutritionally void, you could do
better, imho.

It's either about flavor or texture. Never tried it.

It doesn't claim to offer any health benefits. I'd also be concerned about
harvest practices. I find that they get the salt from a different seaweed
and adding it in a little strange.

What if you don't like it? They did list three states with local retailers.
If you're in one of them buy a single package first?

2¢

Andy

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Evelyn Ruut · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 54

Hi Andy and Julie,

It is definitely NOT nutritionally void. All the seaweeds are very rich in
minerals, and are a higher source of calcium than milk. They often taste
delicious too. I used to have a paper somewhere on the various kinds of
edible seaweeds and their qualities. You would be amazed at the variations
as well as the diversity of uses.

I looked at the site you provided and was disappointed to see there was
nothing in NY state. Oh well.... I guess I will have to wait till it gets
around this way, or I would definitely try it.
--
Best Regards,

Evelyn

"Andy" wrote in message @216.196.97.136...
> Julie Bove said...
>
>> Has anyone tried this? The folks at the raw food forum are just raving
>> about it. I don't know if it's available in any stores here and it seems
>> expensive to buy it online because you have to buy a whole case. Was
> just
>> wondering if it is as good as some people say it is. Here's a link.
>>
>> http://www.kelpnoodles.com/products_seatangle_noodles.html
>
>
> Julie,
>
> For the money and it being basically nutritionally void, you could do
> better, imho.
>
> It's either about flavor or texture. Never tried it.
>
> It doesn't claim to offer any health benefits. I'd also be concerned about
> harvest practices. I find that they get the salt from a different seaweed
> and adding it in a little strange.
>
> What if you don't like it? They did list three states with local
> retailers.
> If you're in one of them buy a single package first?
>
> 2¢
>
> Andy

Andy · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 174

Evelyn Ruut said...

> It is definitely NOT nutritionally void. All the seaweeds are very
> rich in minerals, and are a higher source of calcium than milk. They
> often taste delicious too.

Kelp didn't look very nutritious if you clicked on the "View nutrition info"
link.

Best,

Andy

Cheri · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 93

Susan wrote in message ...

>I love natural seaweed salad, and I can live with Nutrition Kitchn
>golden soybean past as the least objectionable substitute; it has
lots
>of protein and fiber, too, and it is more like regular pasta and
still
>low GI for me with longer cooking times.
>
>Susan

Yes, I'm glad you suggested the golden soybean pasta. I like it quite
well, and it's very good to my numbers.

Cheri

Evelyn Ruut · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 54

"Andy" wrote in message @216.196.97.136...
> Evelyn Ruut said...
>
>> It is definitely NOT nutritionally void. All the seaweeds are very
>> rich in minerals, and are a higher source of calcium than milk. They
>> often taste delicious too.
>
>
> Kelp didn't look very nutritious if you clicked on the "View nutrition
> info"
> link.
>
> Best,
>
> Andy

They are usually loaded with minerals. Almost all of them. If you do a
search on "sea vegetables" you might be able to find some clarification.
For all we know, that particular noodle may not have a lot of the mineral
rich seaweeds in them, as there are some like Agar-agar which are not, but
are used as a thickener or emulsifier in many foods.

Look up Wakame, Arame and Hijiki (sometimes spelled Hiziki) Nori and Dulse
and Kombu. Those are the various seaweeds I am familiar with and they were
doggone delicious. I used to use Wakame in soup. A very little dried
reconstitutes to an amazing amount. Arame is similar to Wakame. Kombu is
a big flat leaf that is dried and used to flavor soup or bean dishes. It is
a good substitute for using a Ham bone to flavor beans. Hmmmm now I am
getting the urge for some nice Miso soup with Wakame!

Smile

--
Best Regards,

Evelyn

Julie Bove · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 494

Has anyone tried this? The folks at the raw food forum are just raving
about it. I don't know if it's available in any stores here and it seems
expensive to buy it online because you have to buy a whole case. Was just
wondering if it is as good as some people say it is. Here's a link.

http://www.kelpnoodles.com/products_seatangle_noodles.html

Evelyn Ruut · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 54

"Susan" wrote in message @mid.individual.net...
> x-no-archive: yes
>
> Evelyn Ruut wrote:
>
>> They are usually loaded with minerals. Almost all of them. If you do a
>> search on "sea vegetables" you might be able to find some clarification.
>> For all we know, that particular noodle may not have a lot of the mineral
>> rich seaweeds in them, as there are some like Agar-agar which are not,
>> but are used as a thickener or emulsifier in many foods.
>>
>> Look up Wakame, Arame and Hijiki (sometimes spelled Hiziki) Nori and
>> Dulse and Kombu. Those are the various seaweeds I am familiar with and
>> they were doggone delicious. I used to use Wakame in soup. A very
>> little dried reconstitutes to an amazing amount. Arame is similar to
>> Wakame. Kombu is a big flat leaf that is dried and used to flavor soup
>> or bean dishes. It is a good substitute for using a Ham bone to flavor
>> beans. Hmmmm now I am getting the urge for some nice Miso soup with
>> Wakame!
>>
>> Smile

Hi Susan,

> These noodles are high in calcium, but nothing else.

Well I am occasionally OK with non nutritional foods if they are low carb
and fill me up.

> Evelyn, it's a product made from seaweed, with added water, which may have
> diluted any potential nutrition.

Thanks for looking into it more thoroughly.

> I love natural seaweed salad, and I can live with Nutrition Kitchn golden
> soybean past as the least objectionable substitute; it has lots of protein
> and fiber, too, and it is more like regular pasta and still low GI for me
> with longer cooking times.

Sounds like a good product. Where do you buy it? Where I live there are
lots of regular grocery stores, but not too many specialty stores that have
foreign ingredients. There are a couple of health food stores, but that
stuff is usually over priced as it can possibly be.

--
Best Regards,

Evelyn

Julie Bove · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 494

"Andy" wrote in message @216.196.97.136...
> Julie Bove said...
>
>> Has anyone tried this? The folks at the raw food forum are just raving
>> about it. I don't know if it's available in any stores here and it seems
>> expensive to buy it online because you have to buy a whole case. Was
> just
>> wondering if it is as good as some people say it is. Here's a link.
>>
>> http://www.kelpnoodles.com/products_seatangle_noodles.html
>
>
> Julie,
>
> For the money and it being basically nutritionally void, you could do
> better, imho.
>
> It's either about flavor or texture. Never tried it.
>
> It doesn't claim to offer any health benefits. I'd also be concerned about
> harvest practices. I find that they get the salt from a different seaweed
> and adding it in a little strange.
>
> What if you don't like it? They did list three states with local
> retailers.
> If you're in one of them buy a single package first?
>
> 2¢

I didn't look to see which states sell it. I will look again.

Myra · Joined: 17 Oct 2007 Posts: 19

On Feb 20, 1:56 am, "Julie Bove" wrote:
> Has anyone tried this? The folks at the raw food forum are just raving
> about it. I don't know if it's available in any stores here and it seems
> expensive to buy it online because you have to buy a whole case. Was just
> wondering if it is as good as some people say it is. Here's a link.
>
> http://www.kelpnoodles.com/products_seatangle_noodles.html

I came across these kelp noodles last summer, and, in fact, ate them
again last night. I get them at Whole Foods, so if you have one in
your area, check there first.

They have a kind of crunchy texture to them, but they become like
glass noodles when put them in with Thai coconut chicken soup. I
don't know what causes them to soften up, but I'm guessing it may be
the lime juice. I tried them with just plain chicken broth, and they
stayed crunchy.

They are a great source of fiber, so that's why I like them.

Hope this helps!

Myra

Julie Bove · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 494

"Myra" wrote in message @i29g2000prf.googlegroups.com...
> On Feb 20, 1:56 am, "Julie Bove" wrote:
>> Has anyone tried this? The folks at the raw food forum are just raving
>> about it. I don't know if it's available in any stores here and it seems
>> expensive to buy it online because you have to buy a whole case. Was
>> just
>> wondering if it is as good as some people say it is. Here's a link.
>>
>> http://www.kelpnoodles.com/products_seatangle_noodles.html
>
> I came across these kelp noodles last summer, and, in fact, ate them
> again last night. I get them at Whole Foods, so if you have one in
> your area, check there first.
>
> They have a kind of crunchy texture to them, but they become like
> glass noodles when put them in with Thai coconut chicken soup. I
> don't know what causes them to soften up, but I'm guessing it may be
> the lime juice. I tried them with just plain chicken broth, and they
> stayed crunchy.
>
> They are a great source of fiber, so that's why I like them.
>
> Hope this helps!

Thanks!

Uncle Enrico · Joined: 30 Jan 2008 Posts: 8

Julie Bove wrote:
> Has anyone tried this? The folks at the raw food forum are just raving
> about it. I don't know if it's available in any stores here and it seems
> expensive to buy it online because you have to buy a whole case. Was just
> wondering if it is as good as some people say it is. Here's a link.
>
> http://www.kelpnoodles.com/products_seatangle_noodles.html
>
>
Thanks for this.

I've been buying dried sea weed and eating it as a snack or putting it
in soups to replace noodles.

The nutritional benefits derive from the fiber the protein and the iodine.

This stuff is very low carb and tasty. I'd be interested in trying your
suggestion but the quantities are a little large to jump in right away.

Is the raw food forum a newsgroup?

Evelyn Ruut · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 54

"Julie Bove" wrote in message $tH.49@trndny01...
>
> "Uncle Enrico" wrote in message
> $Ch6.2642@newssvr11.news.prodigy.net...
>> Julie Bove wrote:
>>> Has anyone tried this? The folks at the raw food forum are just raving
>>> about it. I don't know if it's available in any stores here and it
>>> seems expensive to buy it online because you have to buy a whole case.
>>> Was just wondering if it is as good as some people say it is. Here's a
>>> link.
>>>
>>> http://www.kelpnoodles.com/products_seatangle_noodles.html
>> Thanks for this.
>>
>> I've been buying dried sea weed and eating it as a snack or putting it in
>> soups to replace noodles.
>>
>> The nutritional benefits derive from the fiber the protein and the
>> iodine.
>>
>> This stuff is very low carb and tasty. I'd be interested in trying your
>> suggestion but the quantities are a little large to jump in right away.
>>
>> Is the raw food forum a newsgroup?
>
> Ugh. I bought some Dulse but it smelled so vile I couldn't put it
> anywhere near my mouth.

Julie, Dulse is a very smoky strong flavored sea vegetable. Definitely an
acquired taste. I don't like it either, but strangely enough my (then)
teenaged son used to eat it by the handful.

--
Best Regards,

Evelyn

Julie Bove · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 494

"Uncle Enrico" wrote in message $Ch6.2642@newssvr11.news.prodigy.net...
> Julie Bove wrote:
>> Has anyone tried this? The folks at the raw food forum are just raving
>> about it. I don't know if it's available in any stores here and it seems
>> expensive to buy it online because you have to buy a whole case. Was
>> just wondering if it is as good as some people say it is. Here's a link.
>>
>> http://www.kelpnoodles.com/products_seatangle_noodles.html
> Thanks for this.
>
> I've been buying dried sea weed and eating it as a snack or putting it in
> soups to replace noodles.
>
> The nutritional benefits derive from the fiber the protein and the iodine.
>
> This stuff is very low carb and tasty. I'd be interested in trying your
> suggestion but the quantities are a little large to jump in right away.
>
> Is the raw food forum a newsgroup?

Ugh. I bought some Dulse but it smelled so vile I couldn't put it anywhere
near my mouth.

And the raw food forum is just that. A forum. Not a newsgroup.

http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/index.php
>

Uncle Enrico · Joined: 30 Jan 2008 Posts: 8

Julie Bove wrote:
> Has anyone tried this? The folks at the raw food forum are just raving
> about it. I don't know if it's available in any stores here and it seems
> expensive to buy it online because you have to buy a whole case. Was just
> wondering if it is as good as some people say it is. Here's a link.
>
> http://www.kelpnoodles.com/products_seatangle_noodles.html
>
>

Check out this link with pictures of recipes with kelp noodles.

Either the photographs need work or the noodles don't look too appetizing.

http://www.reallyrawfood.com/kelp-noodles-exposed/

Andy · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 174

Evelyn Ruut said...

>
>
> "Julie Bove" wrote in message
> $tH.49@trndny01...
>>
>> "Uncle Enrico" wrote in message
>> $Ch6.2642@newssvr11.news.prodigy.net...
>>> Julie Bove wrote:
>>>> Has anyone tried this? The folks at the raw food forum are just
>>>> raving about it. I don't know if it's available in any stores here
>>>> and it seems expensive to buy it online because you have to buy a
>>>> whole case. Was just wondering if it is as good as some people say it
>>>> is. Here's a link.
>>>>
>>>> http://www.kelpnoodles.com/products_seatangle_noodles.html
>>> Thanks for this.
>>>
>>> I've been buying dried sea weed and eating it as a snack or putting it
>>> in soups to replace noodles.
>>>
>>> The nutritional benefits derive from the fiber the protein and the
>>> iodine.
>>>
>>> This stuff is very low carb and tasty. I'd be interested in trying
>>> your suggestion but the quantities are a little large to jump in right
>>> away.
>>>
>>> Is the raw food forum a newsgroup?
>>
>> Ugh. I bought some Dulse but it smelled so vile I couldn't put it
>> anywhere near my mouth.
>
>
> Julie, Dulse is a very smoky strong flavored sea vegetable. Definitely
> an acquired taste. I don't like it either, but strangely enough my
> (then) teenaged son used to eat it by the handful.

Isn't dulse a powdered seaweed concentrate for soups and stuff? I didn't
think it was an "edible" substance.

It's got a POW (2,285mg/ounce) in potassium and salty (reference, my diet
software food dictionary).

Aside: I did get Morton's salt substitute (potassium chloride) as a
potassium supplement. VERY salty! Sad

Andy