This native Irish tree may be known by its Latin name Prunus spinosa or one of its many common names, such as sloe, wild plum, wishing thorn or mother of the wood. A close relative of cherries and plums, Blackthorn is a deciduous small tree or large shrub, growing up to 4 metres high at a medium growth rate. It is often found growing wild in hedgerows, on the edges of wooded areas or popping up on rough farmland.
Shirataki noodles are great in Asian noodle dishes, but people have used them in lots of other ways. Shirataki noodles come wet - packed in liquid. They are ready to eat out of the package. I usually just rinse them under hot water, cut them up a few times with kitchen shears, and add them to the dish I'm cooking. Supplements: As referred to above, the glucomannan powder can be taken in capsules as a supplement.
Where to Find Them: It used to be that shirataki noodles could only be found in Asian grocery stores or special Web sites, but they are now more widely available at health foods stores, large Web sites such as Amazon, and even regular grocery stores.