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Cellophane noodle

Cellophane noodles are thin, translucent starch noodles, commonly made from mung bean starch, that become slippery and springy after soaking or cooking.

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About Cellophane noodle

Cellophane noodles are thin, translucent noodles made from starch, commonly mung bean starch, though other starches may be used. They are sold dried, often as brittle bundles or nests, and become pliable and glassy-looking after soaking or cooking.

When prepared, they have a slippery, springy texture and a relatively mild flavour that readily takes on surrounding seasonings. They are used in soups, stir-fries and salads. Starch source and processing vary among products, so cooking behaviour and the finished noodle’s texture are not uniform.

Ingredient type
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English

cellophane noodles

English

glass noodles

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Cellophane noodle, Fen Hao Zi, Cassava and potato starch, Boiled

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Cellophane noodle, Fen Hao Zi, Cassava and potato starch, Raw

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Cellophane noodle, Wide potato starch noodle, Boiled

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Cellophane noodle, Wide potato starch noodle, Dried

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Cellophane noodle(Dangmyeon), Sweet potato and potato starch, Dried

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Cellophane noodle(Dangmyeon), Sweet potato starch, Boiled

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Cellophane noodle(Dangmyeon), Sweet potato starch, Dried

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Noodles, chinese, cellophane or long rice (mung beans), dehydrated

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Cellophane noodle nutrition & diet

Cellophane noodle nutritional value

Reference: Noodles, cellophane, uncooked

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
345kcal
Protein
0.2g
Carbs
85.6g
Fat
0.1g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Dried noodles and hydrated or cooked noodles differ greatly in water content per measured weight. Starch source and added ingredients also vary by product.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Norwegian Food Composition Table — 05.379 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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