Is there a cholesterol-free substitute for egg noodles?
As the title says, I am looking for noodles that I can use to replace Japanese egg noodles, that are also low in LDL cholesterol.
Can someone please suggest an alternative that is similar to egg noodles (in taste and consistency) but with low levels of LDL cholesterol?
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While I found many references to Chinese egg noodles, I did not find much information on Japanese egg noodles.
Digging into the edit history of your question, it appears that the actual product you would like to substitute for is Plain Tops Noodles. Their website is parsimonious with information, but does call the product vermicelli, and only indicates that they are made with wheat, and does not mention egg.
Kikkoman, a producer of Asian ingredients for the US market, suggests using suggests substituting Italian style fettuccine or spaghetti for Chinese egg noodles.
Putting this all together, you should be able to substitute dried Italian vermicelli, spaghetti, fettuccine or angel hair in the your recipe with good results. Check the package to ensure that the ingredients are only semolina (and water), as some Italian pastas are made with egg (this is most likely with the fettuccine shape).
Any non-egg based semolina pasta will be completely cholesterol free.
See also: Asian pasta reference from Recipe Tips.
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No Yolks is a cholesterol free egg noodle substitute. They are made with enriched flour, enriched corn flour, and dried egg whites. They do not contain egg yolks.What is a healthy substitute for egg noodles?
Shirataki Noodles Shirataki noodles are long, white noodles also known as konjac or miracle noodles. They're a popular, low-carb alternative to pasta because they're very filling yet have few calories. They're made from a type of fiber known as glucomannan, which comes from the konjac plant.What can I use to replace egg noodles?
If you don't have egg noodles you can substitute:Are egg noodles cholesterol free?
A Look at Fat and Cholesterol But the eggs used to make the noodle also add fat and cholesterol. A 1-cup serving of cooked egg noodles contains 3 grams of fat and 46 milligrams of cholesterol. For comparison, the same serving of cooked spaghetti has 1 gram of fat and no cholesterol.What noodles are cholesterol free?
Summary Shirataki noodles are made from glucomannan, a type of fiber that's calorie-free and can help promote weight loss, reduce cholesterol levels, regulate blood sugar and relieve constipation.Top 10 Low-Carb Pasta and Noodle Alternatives For Diabetics
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