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Default Konnyaku - "yam cake"

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> I bought a small package of something called "yam cake" at a Korean grocery.
> However, from the packaging, I think this is actually a Japanese product.
>

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> The company is "Shirakiku" if that means anything to some of you.
>
> Thanks,


More on this product:

<http://www.konjacfoods.com/>

<http://www.thelowcarbgrocery.com/20060119news.html>

<http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/b/2006/09/20/shirataki-noodle-recipes.htm>

You can slice the cake up into strips and use it accordingly.

Being a low carber, you can understand why I like this product. <g>
Rubbery tho' it is, it satisfies my "noodle" cravings.
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