Shirataki Noodles now at Publix

[sunny2me]

I was feeling sorry for myself because there is no Trader Joes in Florida, so I couldn't cash in on the big sale. I had been buying the shirataki at an Asian Market in Ft Myers but they had only the skinny type and the clerk acted like she didn't know about the fetticuni style. Last night I just happened to stop in Publix and Wow, found both styles of noodles and only $1.99 each. I was paying $2.75 each at the Asian Market. So I bought three - wouldn't want them to stop stocking them due to no sales.

[Bev-Ann]

I used to get them at an Asian market but I haven't seen them in a long time. I did find something called beancurd noodles at the same market, though. I did a google search and they appear to be nothing but compressed tofu that's been cut into spaghetti-like strings. They also carry a peppered version that looks like fettuccine. Both are in their bulk section so there aren't any nutrition facts and I can't find any online, but if they are just tofu they're very LC. FitDay says only 0.87 ECC and 5.83g protein per 2 oz. (56g) serving of firm tofu.
I actually like the texture of the beancurd noodles better than the shirataki. They're more like a very al dente-cooked noodle, far less rubbery than the shirataki.

Here's a quote from Cook's Thesaurus online:
tofu noodles = soybean curd noodles = tofu shreds = gan si = beancurd noodles = bean curd noodles = soy noodles = soy vermicelli
Notes: These chewy noodles look like a pack of rubber bands, but they're made from compressed tofu and packed with protein and nutrients. They're usually served in salads, soups, or stir-fries. Look for them in the refrigerated or frozen foods section of Asian markets. Dried tofu noodles are also available; before using, soak them in water mixed with baking soda until they soften, then rinse. Don't confuse these with bean curd skin noodles, which are darker and chewier. Substitutes: tofu (cut into small cubes)

The ones they carry are fresh so I just add them to whatever I'm making while it's cooking/warming.
Has anyone else seen or tried these? I'd like to get some confirmation on the ECC if anyone has some that are packaged.

[Gaelen]

Welcome, Bev-Ann.
Beancurd noodles are just thin sheets of dried, or dried/frozen extra firm tofu, and their nutritional counts are about equivalent, ounce for ounce. Hope that helps.

[Bev-Ann]

Welcome, Bev-Ann.
Beancurd noodles are just thin sheets of dried, or dried/frozen extra firm tofu, and their nutritional counts are about equivalent, ounce for ounce. Hope that helps.

That's what I thought but it's good to get confirmation. Thank you! :)