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.
There's a reason shirataki noodles are branded as Miracle Noodles.. These translucent, gelatinous Japanese noodles, which are made from the konjac yam, are low in calories and carbohydrates and can be substituted in a variety of recipes that call for pasta.
Shirataki noodles can be found both in dry and soft wet forms in Asian markets and some supermarkets. When purchased wet, they are packaged in liquid.They normally have a shelf life of up to one year.he noodles are carbohydrate-free, because they are made with glucomannan starch, an indigestible dietary fiber made from devil's tongue yams. Tofu-based shirataki-style noodles are becoming increasingly popular in U.S. supermarkets and health food stores.