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Where to Buy Shirataki Noodles in the UK

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Shirataki noodles are increasingly stocked by larger UK supermarkets, usually in the health food or free-from aisle rather than with other noodles.

Which aisle are shirataki noodles in?

Shirataki noodles are usually in the health food or free-from aisle, given their low-carb positioning, rather than the world food aisle with other noodles.

Where to look, supermarket by supermarket

  1. Health food or free-from aisle. Packaged in liquid pouches, chilled or ambient depending on the brand.
  2. Some stores shelve them with the world food noodles instead.

Aisle numbers move between branches, so use the section as your guide.

Are shirataki noodles sold in Tesco?

Some larger Tesco stores stock a shirataki or konjac noodle brand in the free-from aisle, though availability varies by branch.

What to ask a member of staff

Ask for shirataki noodles or konjac noodles, both names are used depending on the brand.

Asian supermarkets

A Japanese or Korean grocer is more likely to carry a wider range of shirataki brands than a mainstream supermarket.

Buying it online

Online is a reliable option given how patchy in-store stock can be, and packs keep well unopened.

Storing it

Keep unopened pouches in the cupboard. Once opened, refrigerate and use within a day or two.

Frequently asked questions

Do shirataki noodles need cooking?

A brief rinse and dry-fry is usually enough, since they are already cooked, this mainly improves texture and removes the packing liquid smell.

Are shirataki noodles suitable for a low-carb diet?

Yes, they are very low in calories and carbohydrates, which is why they are typically stocked in the health food aisle.

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Huì

Huì

Huì is a Beijing-born chef working in the UK. She writes The Asian Larder, with tested Asian recipes for British home cooks and honest advice on where to buy every ingredient.
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