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Udon noodles of North American family organic spring wheat 80% and Lundberg® organic short grain rice 20%, with a bit of Eden Sea Salt. Crafted at the Sobaya Company of Montréal, Canada, its shape and thickness is similar to linguine. Delicious in dashi - a shoyu soy sauce kombu broth, stir-fries, soups, salads, sushi, or with a favorite sauce. Rich in thiamin B1, it provides fiber, protein, iron, niacin B3, magnesium, and zinc. Low sodium. Packed in reclosable boxes made of recycled paper, one of the most environmentally friendly recyclable packages available. 
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Eden Wheat & Rice Organic Udon of North American family organic spring wheat 80% and Lundberg® organic short grain rice 20%, with a bit of Eden Sea Salt. Crafted at the Sobaya Company of Montréal, Canada using the same roll-and-cut process used for Udon and Soba in Japan. Sobaya Company imported Japanese equipment for North America's only certified organic, traditional soba and udon noodle factory. They make the finest soba and udon in the Western hemisphere. Udon's shape and thickness is similar to linguine's.
Eden Wheat & Rice Organic Udon begins with freshly milled, Eden selected grain. Flour is kneaded with pure water and fine sea salt. Salt binds the dough, enhances flavor, and preserves the dried pasta. Dough is rolled out and folded onto itself eight times, then cut to length. Long strands of noodles are lifted onto racks, rolled into drying rooms, and allowed to dry slowly for up to two days depending upon thickness and ambient temperature/humidity. Dutifully tended, they are hand-cut and packed when perfectly finished. Patience and a no-shortcut approach create superior texture, flavor, and ultimately well nourished well-being.
Ecological Packaging
All Eden traditional Japanese organic pasta is packed in boxes made from recycled and recyclable paperboard, one of the most environmentally friendly packages available. According to the 100% Recycled Paperboard Alliance (RPA100.com), "Fourteen trees are saved for each ton of paperboard converted to 100% recycled paperboard. Trees are critical to the sequestration of CO2 (a greenhouse gas) in North America. For each ton of paperboard converted to 100% recycled paperboard, an equal amount of recovered fiber has been diverted from municipal landfills. Production of 100% recycled paperboard uses 50% less energy than virgin grades of paperboard, thus significantly reducing greenhouse gases released into the environment."
Commercial pasta is highly refined chemically treated flour, processed in minutes through teflon dies and ultra high heat or microwave drying resulting in inferior flavor, diminished nutrition, and dubious value. Eden Wheat & Rice Udon is a wise choice. Light, delicious and nourishing because it's made with patience, care, the best grain, and handling that enhances its value.
Nutritional Facts
According to the FDA, "Low fat diets rich in fiber-containing grain products, fruits, and vegetables may reduce the risk of some types of cancer, a disease associated with many factors." Eden Wheat & Rice Udon is low in fat and a good source of fiber. Also, "Diets low in sodium may reduce the risk of hypertension or high blood pressure, a disease with many factors." Eden Wheat & Rice Organic Udon is low sodium, an excellent source of thiamin B1, and a good source of protein niacin B3, magnesium, and zinc.
Eden organic traditional Japanese pastas are delicious, strengthening and nourishing. With so many different flavors of Eden pastas (and beans, sea veggies, condiments, and much more ... ) you can easily make healthy meals from your pantry in satisfying variety. Delicious in dashi - shoyu soy sauce kombu noodle broth and ideal in salads and stir-fries, with a dipping sauce, or any way you enjoy pasta.
Traditional Cooking Instructions for Japanese Noodles
Udon and Soba can be boiled just like other pasta or you can use the traditional Japanese cooking method which takes a little longer but is well worth it. This method is called the shocking method, cold water is added to boiling water several times during the cooking process creating a firmer, al dente noodle. For this method place 2 quarts of cold water in a large pot, cover, and bring to a boil. Remove the cover, add the noodles, and stir to prevent sticking. As soon as the water comes to a boil again, add enough cold water to stop the water from boiling (about a 1/2 cup). Bring to a boil again, and add cold water again. Repeat one or two additional times until the noodles are done. Periodically check the noodles by removing a strand and biting or cutting it in half. If the center of the noodle strand is white and the outside is darker, the noodles are not done. When the center of the noodle is the same color as the outside, and the noodles are firm yet tender to the bite they are done. Rinse cooked Udon and Soba noodles under cold water. This lowers sodium and prevent clumping.
