016 4 This is a really great soup . The price is a big high , but it makes up in quality and value . The bowl is biodegradable and the paper that covers the bowl can be recycled anywhere , making this one of the most environmental friendly food products on the market . However , what it helps in the environment it does not take away in taste . The taste is very mild , which considered ideal in Japanese cuisine . You can dilute the taste or give it more taste depending on how much water you put in , but the ideal amount of water is the amount instructed to put in . If you added to much water , the water will not be as brown as pictured ! there is not much veggies as pictures but the noodles are soft and delicious . It is a great meal for those who work at the office , just heat up a cup of water in the microwave and pour . For the large males , it might leave you a bit of wanting more . For children , the serving is more than enough . On average , it leaves you feeling just right !
021 4 i started buying these bowls last year , to stick to my resolution of avoiding drive-thru when i'm at work . i keep a case under my desk . i really like these for when i want a hot lunch . it's a little more prep than say , campbell's , but definitely worth it . and while i had the same complaint about the lack of flavor as other reviewers , i simply adjusted the amount of water i used to compensate . my other complaint would have to be the texture of the tofu and vegetables used , but that can't be avoided when freeze drying . i don't even use the little packet ; i just add in fresh ingredients . it's a great way to get my daily serving a veggies , especially knowing how horrid a cook i really am . the gals in my office have gotten hooked as well , and we now have ' vegetarian fridays ' twice a month in a bid to get healthy . these are always brought in by at least one person .
055 4 Finally there is a quick way to make a great Udon Soup at home ! For any Udon fan , this is a must try product . The noodles are as good as Udon noodles get , and the soup mix is great base to start your Udon . Here is the way we make Udon using this product as a base :
We take the noodles and soup mix from two packages ( bowls ) , add some additional soy sauce and spices we like , and boil it all in a pan ( you don't need to screw around with all the noodle rinsing , just throw them in the pot ) . When the soup and noodles are warm , we add chopped romaine . This is super good , and costs less than $ [ . . . ] for two LARGE servings of Udon - a deal by any standard ! !
When we really want a full-on Udon , we add some sliced pressed fish like the restaurants use in traditional Udon ( the half moon pressed fish , white with the orange / red coating ) and shrimp . This is heavenly ! ! !
042 4 Very light on the tummy with a wonderful aroma and taste . The noodles are tender and not too soft . Wonderful soup and easy to prepare .
051 4 Oh , this is what it is . FAR better than ramen , more like ramen for the after 40 . Plemty o'sodium AND I even add a dash of hot pepper sauce and tamari and if I can cooking sherry . Anyway REMOVE from packaging . Cook in ceramic in toaster over or on Calphalon type skillet . Squeeze fresh 1 / 2 of oranic lime . Emjoy cheap tasty hot filling lunch , no tax , no tip . Just re-reordered AND the price SLIGHTLY beats my employee discount at a health food store .
061 4 These only take 1 minute to make , the noodles are already expanded as in NOT DRY - They taste great and I dont feel like I just ate fast food when I finish one of them . . or two : )
059 4 Well . . It is not restaurant quailty udon soup I'say but the taste was O.K . I If I need a quick fix for lunch I would get this again but if I want the real taste of udon . . . I'd definitely go to a nearby restaurant .
063 4 If you are on a no sodium and no flavor , this will be a perfect fit !
a bag of noodles ( not dried ) , a liquid soup base , and a packet of dried soup toppings . Just add boiling water .
Actually , the instructions on the package are unnecessarily complicated . They tell you to add water to loosen the noodles , drain it off , add the other ingredients , and then add more water . This isn't necessary . Maybe you need to loosen the noodles if you are going to microwave the soup . I suggest stirring the noodles after one minute in the microwave . But if you have a kettle handy , empty the 3 packages into your soup bowl , add boiling water up to about a half inch from the top of the bowl , and let it sit , covered , for 5 minutes . This is faster , easier and uses less water than the instructions recommend , and the soup comes out perfectly .
Annie Chun suggests adding spinach , snow peas , broccoli , mushrooms , shrimp or tofu to make your soup into a more complete meal . Some of those things would need to be cooked before you add them , but I find that fresh mushrooms and frozen peas make excellent additions that require no pre-cooking . If you put some sliced or diced mushrooms into the soup when you add the boiling water , they will partially cook while they sit for 5 minutes , acquiring a nice dense texture that is neither raw nor limp .
Ingredients : Noodles : wheat flour , water , tapioca starch , lactic acid , salt . Soup Base : soy sauce ( water , wheat , soybeans , salt ) , shiitake mushrooms , sea vegetable , evaporated cane juice , rice wine , yeast extract . Toppings : green onion , maltodextrin , bok choy , tofu , red pepper , shiitake mushrooms , guar gum . Product is manufactured in a facility that uses peanuts . . The soup bowls are made of a corn product [ . . . ] that is biodegradable . Not that anything degrades in a landfill , but at least the bowl isn't toxic .
001 4 Annie Chun's Udon Soup makes a quick meal that is larger than traditional soup cups and without the reconstituted texture . The soup bowl holds about 3 cups of soup , which is a nice size for lunch . It's all-natural and vegetarian , consisting of noodles in a flavorful soy soup , with dried mushrooms , onions , bok choy , herbs and spices . The ingredients come in 3 packages : a bag of noodles ( not dried ) , a liquid soup base , and a packet of dried soup toppings . Just add boiling water .
Actually , the instructions on the package are unnecessarily complicated . They tell you to add water to loosen the noodles , drain it off , add the other ingredients , and then add more water . This isn't necessary . Maybe you need to loosen the noodles if you are going to microwave the soup . I suggest stirring the noodles after one minute in the microwave . But if you have a kettle handy , empty the 3 packages into your soup bowl , add boiling water up to about a half inch from the top of the bowl , and let it sit , covered , for 5 minutes . This is faster , easier and uses less water than the instructions recommend , and the soup comes out perfectly .
Annie Chun suggests adding spinach , snow peas , broccoli , mushrooms , shrimp or tofu to make your soup into a more complete meal . Some of those things would need to be cooked before you add them , but I find that fresh mushrooms and frozen peas make excellent additions that require no pre-cooking . If you put some sliced or diced mushrooms into the soup when you add the boiling water , they will partially cook while they sit for 5 minutes , acquiring a nice dense texture that is neither raw nor limp .
Ingredients : Noodles : wheat flour , water , tapioca starch , lactic acid , salt . Soup Base : soy sauce ( water , wheat , soybeans , salt ) , shiitake mushrooms , sea vegetable , evaporated cane juice , rice wine , yeast extract . Toppings : green onion , maltodextrin , bok choy , tofu , red pepper , shiitake mushrooms , guar gum . Product is manufactured in a facility that uses peanuts . . The soup bowls are made of a corn product [ . . . ] that is biodegradable . Not that anything degrades in a landfill , but at least the bowl isn't toxic .
002 4 Yep , like the title , I'm getting this again . The first shippment lasted 1 week . Here's my review . . . This is a great quick meal for lunch in the office . Instead of spending 5 or 6 bucks to get add extra lipids to my arteries , I decided to try these noodles .
The noodles were already cooked sealed in a vaccum bag . The dehydrated vegtables actually look like vegtables after you add water to it . Overall , I felt it was a pretty authentic Udon experience . I really enjoyed these noodles . Also , at 110 cal per serving ( there is 2 servings in the bowl ) its a not too bad for you . If you want something quick , great tasting , and not good for you , this is your item .
The sodium is a bit high , but you can always control that with how much of the soy sauce you put in . Overall , I give it 4 stars . . . cause there's always room for improvement !
003 4 This review is from :
Annie Chun's Udon Soup Noodle Bowl , 5.3 - Ounce Bowls ( Pack of 6 ) ( Grocery )
. . . it's not too bad . They keep a long time so when I forget my lunch or simply have to work much later than I expected , I have something to eat at work without resorting to a vending machine . More filling than popcorn and one of the better shelf-sitting noodle bowls available . Adds variety to my workplace pantry .
004 4 . . . it's not too bad . They keep a long time so when I forget my lunch or simply have to work much later than I expected , I have something to eat at work without resorting to a vending machine . More filling than popcorn and one of the better shelf-sitting noodle bowls available . Adds variety to my workplace pantry .
005 4 This review is from :
Annie Chun's Udon Soup Noodle Bowl , 5.3 - Ounce Bowls ( Pack of 6 ) ( Grocery )
This soup offers a great mild asian flavor without all of the weird american asian flavor . After my latest trip to China , I wanted to find an authentic soup and noodles in the States . Udon Soup is Japanese but according to the packaging , it originated in China and was brought to Japan by a monk . So that explains the Chinese flavor . The noodles are packaged moist and fresh . The bowl is biodegradable . It makes for a great lunch at home or work ! I highly recommend !
006 4 This soup offers a great mild asian flavor without all of the weird american asian flavor . After my latest trip to China , I wanted to find an authentic soup and noodles in the States . Udon Soup is Japanese but according to the packaging , it originated in China and was brought to Japan by a monk . So that explains the Chinese flavor . The noodles are packaged moist and fresh . The bowl is biodegradable . It makes for a great lunch at home or work ! I highly recommend !
007 4 Lovely soup . Not as spicy as some of Annie Chun's other soups , so if you don't like your food too hot , this is the one for you . The great biodegradable microwaveable bowl has 2 servings , amounting to a total calorie count of 220 calories , so great for dieting , you can have the whole thing . Nice thick Udon noodles . Ready in one minute too ! Much better than the noodle cups you'll find in grocery stores . And shipping was free as my grocery order was over $ [ . . . ] .
008 4 This review is from :
Annie Chun's Udon Soup Noodle Bowl , 5.3 - Ounce Bowls ( Pack of 6 ) ( Grocery )
This soup is good for what it is , a quick bowl of udon noodles . I wish the noodles had a bit more flavor , fiber , and protein . I don't actually think this soup is that nutritious but it certainly makes you feel satisfied once you polished off a bowl .
009 4 This soup is good for what it is , a quick bowl of udon noodles . I wish the noodles had a bit more flavor , fiber , and protein . I don't actually think this soup is that nutritious but it certainly makes you feel satisfied once you polished off a bowl .
010 4 The broth in the Udon soup was somewhat bland , but it was just a tad spicy which was nice . At least it wasn't too salty .
This particular bowl had more freeze-dried veggies in it than the bowl of Hot and Sour soup that I tried the other day , and these veggies were at least identifiable once they reconstituted . However , they still tasted yukky , had that freeze-dried flavor to them and did not soften up that well . The finished soup doesn't look anything like the picture on the front of the package as far as the veggies are concerned .
Also , I couldn't get 2 of the 3 ingredient packages ( noodles , soup base , veggies ) opened without using scissors . Maybe the problem was isolated to just these particular packages , but that could pose a problem for someone at work without access to a sharp knife or scissors to get the things open .
I paid $ [ . . . ] for this bowl and do not think it was worth it . Buying this from amazon would certainly be cheaper . Personally , I would not buy this particular flavor of soup again .
One good thing , the bowl itself is biodegradable which is a nice feature .
011 4 This soup is quite delicious . The broth is incredibly tasty and the fried tofu topping were really delicious and added nice texture . This is surprisingly filling given that the who bowl is well under 300 calories . I've tried most of Annie Chun's other soup and noodle bowls , and this is one of my favorite . Will definitely buy again ! !
012 4 This review is from :
Annie Chun's Udon Soup Noodle Bowl , 5.3 - Ounce Bowls ( Pack of 6 ) ( Grocery )
This is a great product ! Annie Chun's soups are really good and healthy . I loved finding out that Amazon carries them so I have the convenience of ordering them online and at a lower price .
013 4 This is a great product ! Annie Chun's soups are really good and healthy . I loved finding out that Amazon carries them so I have the convenience of ordering them online and at a lower price .
014 4 I have been an Annie Chun devotee for years , and when she came out with her line of Udon and Miso Udon soups , there was no going back . These noodles and fresh and light , not fried , and the vegetables taste real . Even the packaging is biodegradable which I love . I like to add fresh tofu , broccoli , carrots and dumplings and then its a very hearty lunch . My favorite for years to come !
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Annie Chun's Udon Soup Noodle Bowl , 5.3 - Ounce Bowls ( Pack of 6 ) ( Grocery )
product comes with its own cooking bowl ( which is very convenient and environmentally safe , because it's bio-degradable ) .
Cooking time : ready in 90 seconds . The noodles were tasty , vacuum-packed for freshness . Perfect for a quick lunch when you don't have time for cooking a regular meal . Recommend adding some chopped onion and red pepper to give it a little more flavor .
Annie Chun's brand noodles has several varieties to choose from .
018 4 product comes with its own cooking bowl ( which is very convenient and environmentally safe , because it's bio-degradable ) .
Cooking time : ready in 90 seconds . The noodles were tasty , vacuum-packed for freshness . Perfect for a quick lunch when you don't have time for cooking a regular meal . Recommend adding some chopped onion and red pepper to give it a little more flavor .
Annie Chun's brand noodles has several varieties to choose from .
019 4 Really enjoyed the Udon soup and will definitely keep it on hand in my office for a quick lunch when needed . I found it was a bit spicy , which I wasn't expecting but liked very much .
020 4 This review is from :
Annie Chun's Udon Soup Noodle Bowl , 5.3 - Ounce Bowls ( Pack of 6 ) ( Grocery )
i started buying these bowls last year , to stick to my resolution of avoiding drive-thru when i'm at work . i keep a case under my desk . i really like these for when i want a hot lunch . it's a little more prep than say , campbell's , but definitely worth it . and while i had the same complaint about the lack of flavor as other reviewers , i simply adjusted the amount of water i used to compensate . my other complaint would have to be the texture of the tofu and vegetables used , but that can't be avoided when freeze drying . i don't even use the little packet ; i just add in fresh ingredients . it's a great way to get my daily serving a veggies , especially knowing how horrid a cook i really am . the gals in my office have gotten hooked as well , and we now have ' vegetarian fridays ' twice a month in a bid to get healthy . these are always brought in by at least one person .
022 4 This review is from :
Annie Chun's Udon Soup Noodle Bowl , 5.3 - Ounce Bowls ( Pack of 6 ) ( Grocery )
I love this soup . It's low in salt ( which is hard to find in a good soup ) . I always have a few of these on hand . They're great when you're sick . Add a little hot sauce to amp up the heat . Highly recommend .
023 4 I love this soup . It's low in salt ( which is hard to find in a good soup ) . I always have a few of these on hand . They're great when you're sick . Add a little hot sauce to amp up the heat . Highly recommend .
024 4 I think the Annie Chun's noodle bowls are pretty tasty , and as someone else commented , it does seem like plenty of food for a lunch ( but not too high in calories ) . They're very easy to make , and it's good to have some on hand for those days you run out of time to make a lunch . The bowls are biodegradable , so that's a plus , and really , they are pretty darn tasty . Perhaps a bit more expensive than I would like , but Amazon has a good price on them compared to my super market .
025 4 This review is from :
Annie Chun's Udon Soup Noodle Bowl , 5.3 - Ounce Bowls ( Pack of 6 ) ( Grocery )
I love this soup . It has remained one of my favorite soups for over 5 years now . Regular grocery stores charge up to $5 for a single soup , where the least expensive store which sells it ( Trader Joe's ) , sells it for $2.69 . When I found out that Amazon has an amazing deal on these , I was soo happy . If you sign up to have it shipped on a monthly basis , you get a 15% discount AND free shipping !
We have a six pack delivered to our doorstep every month for what ends up being only $2.35 per soup and free shipping ! ! Between my husband and I , we have no problem going through 3 soups each per month without feeling worn out on it .
This is by far the best Annie Chun's soup out there and the best deal I've ever seen for it . Delicious flavor , easy as pie cooking instructions , and thick yummy noodles . Especially with the soup filled months of winter coming up , this is an excellent purchase . Especially when it saves you money and a bag worth of soup to lug home from the grocery store .
026 4 I love this soup . It has remained one of my favorite soups for over 5 years now . Regular grocery stores charge up to $5 for a single soup , where the least expensive store which sells it ( Trader Joe's ) , sells it for $2.69 . When I found out that Amazon has an amazing deal on these , I was soo happy . If you sign up to have it shipped on a monthly basis , you get a 15% discount AND free shipping !
We have a six pack delivered to our doorstep every month for what ends up being only $2.35 per soup and free shipping ! ! Between my husband and I , we have no problem going through 3 soups each per month without feeling worn out on it .
This is by far the best Annie Chun's soup out there and the best deal I've ever seen for it . Delicious flavor , easy as pie cooking instructions , and thick yummy noodles . Especially with the soup filled months of winter coming up , this is an excellent purchase . Especially when it saves you money and a bag worth of soup to lug home from the grocery store .
027 4 I wasn't expecting this Udon soup to be too great , given the low price ( $11 or so with a coupon ) . It was surprisingly tasty , though , without being overly salty . It takes about 5 minutes to prepare : 1 ) open 2 ) pour hot water over the noodles to soften and moisten 3 ) Drain and drop in two ingredient pouches and some fresh water 4 ) cook for 1 - 2 minutes . I'm not sure why they say to drain and then refill , and you could probably just skip that .
All in all , it makes a pretty great , filling $2 lunch . I suppose if you topped it with some chicken or shrimp it could make a decent dinner , if a tad small for my taste .
028 4 The fresh noodles are far superior to the dried ones that are in most soup bowls . The broth and extras are as authentic and natural as they could be . The only soup that may be better would be a homemade one made by a talented cook . I am hooked . The other varieties are excellent as well .
029 4 Okay so you need to look at this in the context of other instant noodles , and not compare it to udon you got in some cute little noodle shop in Osaka or whatever .
Firstly , this is vegan . The ingredients do include yeast extract so if eating yeast extract a problem for you , then pass . I'm not a vegan , but I think this is a plus because it's good for everyone : )
Secondly , the cardboard outer and the plastic bowl are recyclable / decomposable . I agree with the other reviewer who pointed out that nothing decomposes in a landfill but at least it's made out of corn or potatoes or something and not petroleum . This is also better than styrofoam cups that * some * other cup noodle brands use . The little sauce packets are probably not recyclable but they're little .
Thirdly , the veggies are nice . Shiitake mushrooms ! Bok choy ! Such an improvement over the dried peas and carrots in other crappy brands . There are also a few pieces of tofu ( very few ) . They're the weird spongy type , not the silky type .
Fourth ! No MSG !
Additionally , the noodles have a nice texture and it contains all natural ingredients ( no chicken flavoring ) .
030 4 I first picked up Annie Chun's soups at Target on a whim ( honestly , the biodegradable bowl was a bit of a curiousity ) and now I am a frequent purchaser both in the brick and mortar stores as well as here on Amazon .
The Udon Soup is different from other Annie's products in that the noodles are larger and more tubular - this can make them a bit tricky to eat straight ( I chop them up with my spoon to avoid dropping them in my lap ) . The flavor is very mild , so anybody looking to be wowed with complex combinations of spices should look elsewhere . They are a nice , low key lunch or snack on their own or a hearty dinner if you add other vegetables ( snow peas and other mushrooms are very savory ) . I have them sent ( along with the Miso and Teryaki bowls ) to directly to work to keep on hand when I don't have the time or inclination to get something else . Two of my co-workers who hail from China have tried these also and give them high marks compared to other brands . I especially like that they are free of nasty preservatives and artificial flavorings .
031 4 This review is from :
Annie Chun's Udon Soup Noodle Bowl , 5.3 - Ounce Bowls ( Pack of 6 ) ( Grocery )
From what I can gather from the other reviews , Amazon must be lumping together the reviews for all flavors of Annie Chung's noodle products here . I took advantage of the buy 2 cases get one free offer , and bought 2 Udon Soups and 1 Teriyaki . The Udon Soup is incredible ! I was surprised to see that mushrooms and green onions are floating in the bowl just like in the picture . It is full of flavor and delicious , plump , udon noodles . As a bonus , the large bowl of soup has only 110 calories and .5 grams of fat . That's less than Special K once you add milk , and much more filling .
The teriyaki noodles were a bit disappointing , though ( hence the 4 - stars - - I'd give 5 to Udon and 3 to Teriyaki ) . The sauce has a plasticky , sugary aftertaste , and the noodles get gummy and clumpy . The vegetables in this one - in contrast to the udon - are tiny and freeze-dried . I dare you to pull out a piece of identifiable tofu ! With 5 times the amount of fat as the Udon Noodles ( 2.5 grams , still pretty low ) and 2x the calories , I would think they could flavor it up . I must admit , though , that I will finish the case in favor of the office-mystery-spinning-vending-machine . . .
032 4 From what I can gather from the other reviews , Amazon must be lumping together the reviews for all flavors of Annie Chung's noodle products here . I took advantage of the buy 2 cases get one free offer , and bought 2 Udon Soups and 1 Teriyaki . The Udon Soup is incredible ! I was surprised to see that mushrooms and green onions are floating in the bowl just like in the picture . It is full of flavor and delicious , plump , udon noodles . As a bonus , the large bowl of soup has only 110 calories and .5 grams of fat . That's less than Special K once you add milk , and much more filling .
The teriyaki noodles were a bit disappointing , though ( hence the 4 - stars - - I'd give 5 to Udon and 3 to Teriyaki ) . The sauce has a plasticky , sugary aftertaste , and the noodles get gummy and clumpy . The vegetables in this one - in contrast to the udon - are tiny and freeze-dried . I dare you to pull out a piece of identifiable tofu ! With 5 times the amount of fat as the Udon Noodles ( 2.5 grams , still pretty low ) and 2x the calories , I would think they could flavor it up . I must admit , though , that I will finish the case in favor of the office-mystery-spinning-vending-machine . . .
033 4 This soup was actually the best instant product I've tried . I bought both varieties for lunch at work . They are easy , rinse the noodle / veggie block to get excess starch off , put it back in the bowl , add as much water as you like . ( I like my broth strong , so I use about two thirds of the reccomended amt ) Open and pour in the broth mix , which is liquid insteaf of powder - so open with a scissors not your teeth unless you are adventurous or lazy like me . ; - ) Then put the lid back on and nuke it .
It's tasty , filling , and smells wonderful .
The best part is the bowl though . It's made of food starch , so it doesn't stain from the soup , get hot in the microwave , or get soggy after use . Unlike the styrofoam cup of soups , it doesn't release toxic fumes as it is microwaved either .
And though the package doesn't say so , it is reusable . I rinsed it out , put a block of cheap ramen in it and the flavor pack the same amout of water and nuked it . . . . perfect and easier than pouring boiling water into something else and waiting forever .
Great soup , even better bowl .
034 4 Obviously tastes are subjective . . I love this soup . Can't get enough of it . Make sure you cook it hot enough so the noodles are soft . The spices and flavors are great .
035 4 Annie Chun's Udon Soup is one of my favorite packaged meals . The noodles are much better than many dried udon noodles that I've purchased in an attempt to recreate the soup . I usually make this when I need to eat something fast . The Udon , Kimchi and Miso are all good soups , but the Udon is definitely my favorite of the bunch . The other dishes ( except the Teriyaki , which is not very good ) , are not vegetarian ( fish or chicken broth ) , so I appreciate that these are veggie - and vegan-friendly .
My only complaints are the price in a grocery store ( Amazon-subscription and Trader Joe's have the best prices by far ) and the serving size listed on the nutritional panel . 1 / 2 bowl is not realistic , in my opinion , at least not without adding other items or serving it as an appetizer . However , there are not many calories in a serving , so a full bowl is still very diet-friendly . Even a full bowl is not filling for me on its own for lunch , but I will try adding sliced mushrooms to it before cooking . This might be enough to help satisfy me for a lunch along with some fruit .
036 4 These noodle bowls are great . . . my whole family loves them ! I'm glad Amazon carries them by the case because they are so much cheaper than buying singles in the grocery store . I will definitely buy again and again .
037 4 I initially got hooked on Annie Chun's at my local grocery store . Unfortunately , they sell these soups at ~ $5 a piece , so Amazon ( or Trader Joe's ) offers a much better deal . I enjoyed the udon soup because of the chunky noodles . If you have tried the miso soup , the udon soup's broth I think is stronger in flavor in comparison . I also love that the bowl is biodegradable ; though the packaging for the soup base and toppings are not .
If you feel like the noodles are not tender enough , just microwave for an extra 30 seconds to soften them up .
Bon appetit !
038 4 This product is fantastic ! It's defiantly my favorite choice for when I'm on the go or too busy to prepare a proper meal . Great with mushrooms and frozen veggies . The instructions are overly complicated ; just put all the ingredients in the bowl , fill it up with water , and heat . Many of Amy Chun's products are packaged in a biodegradable bowl including this soup - - an added bonus . I noticed a comment that said this product was not vegan , but that's just untrue . The ingredient in question lactic acid . Lactic acid is usually produced by a fermentation process using carbohydrates such as cornstarch . The lactic acid in this product come from a VEGAN source ( as is stated on the box and company's website ) . Again , this product IS VEGAN . . . and tasty ! Mmm . . .
Sources :
If it's lactate or lactic acid , it's not from dairy ( exception - sterol lactate due to the stearic acid ) . Lac ingredients are usually produced by a fermentation process using cornstarch or beet sugar . Lactose is always from dairy . Most ingredients made with with calcium are vegan ( i.e . calcium carbonate , calcium phosphate , calcium sulfate ) . The exceptions are calcium caseinate and calcium stearate . Drink up the calcium fortified o.j . - it's vegan !
Although it can be fermented from lactose ( milk sugar ) , most commercially used lactic acid is derived by using bacteria such as Bacillus acidilacti , Lactobacillus delbueckii or Lactobacillus bulgaricus to ferment carbohydrates from nondairy sources such as cornstarch , potatoes and molasses . Thus , although it is commonly known as milk acid , vegan products can contain lactic acid as an ingredient .
039 4 I love the Udon noodle bowls , and I find that they are great as a lunch with some veggies or something on the side . They are addictive , and I have even subscribed to these and the miso soup bowls monthly . I don't like the texture of the tufo in the miso bowls , but the flavor is almost as good as that of the Udon bowl . Both are healthier than most packaged food by a mile .
040 4 This review is from :
Annie Chun's Udon Soup Noodle Bowl , 5.3 - Ounce Bowls ( Pack of 6 ) ( Grocery )
This is a good tasting , quick lunch item .
I bought it on the Subscribe and Save Program so it was even more reasonably priced and even standard delivery was quick .
041 4 This is a good tasting , quick lunch item .
I bought it on the Subscribe and Save Program so it was even more reasonably priced and even standard delivery was quick .
043 4 This review is from :
Annie Chun's Udon Soup Noodle Bowl , 5.3 - Ounce Bowls ( Pack of 6 ) ( Grocery )
For anyone who needs a shelf-stable , quick lunch option , this is the one ! The soup is delicious and the prep couldn't be easier , plus I love that you can prepare and eat it right in the bowl . I always make sure I have a few of these in my desk drawer at work , so I never have an I forgot my lunch issue , and the portion is big enough to actually constitute a full meal ( for lunch anyway ) . I love the Udon flavor , and my husband swears by the Miso .
044 4 For anyone who needs a shelf-stable , quick lunch option , this is the one ! The soup is delicious and the prep couldn't be easier , plus I love that you can prepare and eat it right in the bowl . I always make sure I have a few of these in my desk drawer at work , so I never have an I forgot my lunch issue , and the portion is big enough to actually constitute a full meal ( for lunch anyway ) . I love the Udon flavor , and my husband swears by the Miso .
045 4 This review is from :
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Food * *
I really enjoy the Annie Chun's packs . I'm not much of a soup person ( because they usually don't fill me up ) but these noodles are very filling and they are a great when I don't have time to go out for lunch at work . They are easy to store so I can keep some in my desk at work . Oh yeah , did I mention they taste good too .
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I live in Chicago and take the train to work . Ordering these on Amazon.com is great because I can have them shipped straight to my work without having to run around and pick them up . I wish there was an option at Amazon to ship everything together instead of in different shippment ( especially since I'm not in a rush . That way I would feel like I was making an environmentally friendly shipping decision . )
Thanks ,
046 4 Food * *
I really enjoy the Annie Chun's packs . I'm not much of a soup person ( because they usually don't fill me up ) but these noodles are very filling and they are a great when I don't have time to go out for lunch at work . They are easy to store so I can keep some in my desk at work . Oh yeah , did I mention they taste good too .
Convenience * * *
I live in Chicago and take the train to work . Ordering these on Amazon.com is great because I can have them shipped straight to my work without having to run around and pick them up . I wish there was an option at Amazon to ship everything together instead of in different shippment ( especially since I'm not in a rush . That way I would feel like I was making an environmentally friendly shipping decision . )
Thanks ,
047 4 I found it to be too watery . Didn't taste like anything . I was hoping for an authentic , at least flavored taste but it ended up tasting like nothing .
048 4 This review is from :
Annie Chun's Udon Soup Noodle Bowl , 5.3 - Ounce Bowls ( Pack of 6 ) ( Grocery )
This is just ok for me . Too many noodles for my taste .
Taste bland too me .
049 4 This is just ok for me . Too many noodles for my taste .
Taste bland too me .
050 4 This review is from :
Annie Chun's Udon Soup Noodle Bowl , 5.3 - Ounce Bowls ( Pack of 6 ) ( Grocery )
Oh , this is what it is . FAR better than ramen , more like ramen for the after 40 . Plemty o'sodium AND I even add a dash of hot pepper sauce and tamari and if I can cooking sherry . Anyway REMOVE from packaging . Cook in ceramic in toaster over or on Calphalon type skillet . Squeeze fresh 1 / 2 of oranic lime . Emjoy cheap tasty hot filling lunch , no tax , no tip . Just re-reordered AND the price SLIGHTLY beats my employee discount at a health food store .
052 4 This is the second time I have ordered this product . Makes a tasty quick lunch as is or add a few left over veges , strips of Sundays roast , or what-have-you . Intend to try more ' Annie Chun ' products .
053 4 This review is from :
Annie Chun's Udon Soup Noodle Bowl , 5.3 - Ounce Bowls ( Pack of 6 ) ( Grocery )
Annie Chun has done something right with this soup . I eat it by itself or sometimes I'll add additional mushrooms . It fills me up and is low fat unlike other soup brands that want you to add the oil packet . Udon does not come with an oil packet and is great for lunch or dinner . My 9 year old loves it as well .
The only things that I add to this soup each time I eat it is Sriracha sauce to make it spicy and lime . It is also good with cilantro if you have it handy .
I like the fact that I can eat a low calorie lunch without knowing I'm eating low calorie and be full .
The udon noodles are in a fresh pack and I just cut them into small pieces with kitchen scissors .
054 4 Annie Chun has done something right with this soup . I eat it by itself or sometimes I'll add additional mushrooms . It fills me up and is low fat unlike other soup brands that want you to add the oil packet . Udon does not come with an oil packet and is great for lunch or dinner . My 9 year old loves it as well .
The only things that I add to this soup each time I eat it is Sriracha sauce to make it spicy and lime . It is also good with cilantro if you have it handy .
I like the fact that I can eat a low calorie lunch without knowing I'm eating low calorie and be full .
The udon noodles are in a fresh pack and I just cut them into small pieces with kitchen scissors .
057 4 This review is from :
Annie Chun's Udon Soup Noodle Bowl , 5.3 - Ounce Bowls ( Pack of 6 ) ( Grocery )
Annie Chun's packaging problem , not Amazon's !
. . . Unlike most other Chun products , Udon Noodle Soup Bowls are NOT plastic shrink-wrapped . In my case order , two bowls are ruined because liquid soup base packages ruptured ; the dark liquid contents leaked out onto all other bowls .
Frustrating waste . . . and a sloppy mess !
Will not reorder this product .
058 4 Annie Chun's packaging problem , not Amazon's !
. . . Unlike most other Chun products , Udon Noodle Soup Bowls are NOT plastic shrink-wrapped . In my case order , two bowls are ruined because liquid soup base packages ruptured ; the dark liquid contents leaked out onto all other bowls .
Frustrating waste . . . and a sloppy mess !
Will not reorder this product .
062 4 I have eaten countless udon bowls in my day , and this is definitely one of the worst I have ever tasted . It is bland , and the freeze dried ingredients taste horrible . The noodles are the only half decent ingredient , but I would say that it's pretty difficult to get these wrong .
As a regular Asian food eater , I say stay away from this product ! It will disappoint .
064 4 This review is from :
Annie Chun's Udon Soup Noodle Bowl , 5.3 - Ounce Bowls ( Pack of 6 ) ( Grocery )
I started to love Annie Chun's udon soup in March 2007 . Although it was on my AMAZON GROCERY LIST for many months cause i read a very bad review from a guy that did not know what is great . I just ordered many A . Chun's soup noodle bowls . And i will order more again in future . Annie Chun is a cute and talented woman and she is the 1st Asian female that i admired and read her story about her soup noodle for second time on Amazon.com .
066 4 I'm surprised by the good reviews for this product ; this is the worst instant soup mix I have ever had . I am including such awful foods as ramen and lipton instant soup .
The broth is completely flavorless and couldn't be saved even with the addition of siracha . The noodles have a weird taste to them , although I would not be offended by the gummy quality , the overall effect is disgusting $3 instant soup .
Stick to top ramen !
