Totaco glass noodles are crushed dried noodles which, once cooked, take on a clear, smooth and springy texture, making them a popular choice in Vietnamese, Thai and other Asian recipes.
🍜 Product description
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Type: glass noodles (also known as mung bean noodles, fensi or miến dong – transparent, gelatinous texture when cooked).
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Weight: 500 g
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Brand: Totaco
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Origin: Vietnam 🇻🇳
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Uses: suitable for soups, stir-fries, salads, spring rolls or hot pots.
🍽️ Taste and texture
Glass noodles have a neutral flavour of their own and a slightly slippery, springy texture that absorbs the flavours of sauces and stocks beautifully without overpowering the other ingredients.
🍳 Preparation
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Soak in hot water for a few minutes until softened (~5–10 min).
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Rinse under cold water to separate them and prevent them from sticking together.
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Use in soups, stir-fries, salads or as a side dish with meat or vegetables.
💡 Tip: Mixing them with a little oil after cooking will help prevent the noodles from sticking together whilst stir-frying.
🧾 Nutritional information (per 100 g of dry product)
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Energy: ~319 kcal
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Carbohydrates: ~79 g
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Fat: ~0.02 g
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Protein: ~0.2 g
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Salt: ~0 g
(These figures are approximate, based on general data for Totaco glass noodles.)
🌍 When and how to use them
✔️ Asian soups – e.g. Vietnamese pho or Thai tom yum.
✔️ Stir-fries – stir-fried with meat and vegetables.
✔️ Cold salads – brilliant combined with herbs and a lime dressing.
✔️ Spring roll fillings – use to add texture to rice or glass spring rolls.
📦 Storage
Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct light, to ensure the noodles remain dry and do not go soft before you use them.
💡 Note: glass noodles are a traditional gluten-free alternative to sweet potato or rice pasta, but always check the specific ingredients on the packaging in case of allergies.
