***Cold Weather Alert***Japan Gold USA does everything it can to pack your orders well for safe arrival. Nevertheless, if you package is left outdoors below freezing, it is possible that Kelp Noodles will freeze and turn to mush. If you plan to order Kelp Noodles in cold weather, please have them shipped to an address where someone will be home to receive them.***Cold Weather Alert*** These versatile noodles are ready to serve right from the package! Made only from sea kelp, they are high in minerals and low in calories. Their unique texture is perfect in salad with thinly sliced vegetables and fresh herbs. Served hot in broth, they soften and absorb flavors well. Now in a stand-up pouch. Just rinse and add to your favorite recipe. Kelp Noodles in Savory Broth Ingredients:1 pkg. Gold Mine Kelp Noodles 3 c. water or vegetable broth4-6 shiitake mushrooms, sliced2 cloves garlic, minced1" fresh ginger, sliced1" piece Ohsawa Kombu seaweed1 pkg. fresh tofu or seitan (wheat gluten) 1/2 c. red or green bell pepper, sliced 1/4 c. OhsawaR Organic NamaR Shoyu (to taste) Or 2 T. OhsawaR Organic Gluten-Free Tamari 1/4 c. fresh chopped basil 1/4 c. thinly sliced scallions Garnish Variations: Add cilantro, chilies, lime, greshly ground black pepper. Bring water to boil and simmer noodles, mushrooms, garlic, ginger, and kombu for ten minutes. Add tofu, bell pepper and shoyu (to taste). Remove kombu and ginger slices; add basil. Serve in large bowls and garnish with scallions. Variation for a thicker sauce: After removing kombu and ginger, stir into broth 1 T. OhsawaR Organic Kuzu dissolved in 1/4 c cold water. Cook 2-3 min. until clear. Add garnishes and toasted sesame oil to taste. Raw Kelp Noodles with Cheezy Sauce Ingredients:1 pkg. Gold Mine Kelp Noodles2 c. cashews3 T. chopped fresh basil1.4 c. fresh-squeezed lemon juice1 1/2 t. Celtic Sea SaltR1/8 c. olive oil3 t. OhsawaR Organic NamaR Shoyu or 2 t. OhsawaR Organic Gluten-Free Tamari3 T. nutritional yeast1/2 t. black pepper 1/2 - 3/4 c. water 1-2 cloves garlic (optional) Veggies of your choice - shredded or chopped Blend everything except kelp noodles in a food processor into a thick cream, slowly adding the water. Add more water if needed. Pour over noodles, stir and enjoy! Macrobiotic, Vegan, Raw, Gluten-Free Country of Origin - U.S.A. Ingredients: water, kelp, sodium alginate. Nutrition Facts:Serving Size 4ozServings per container 4Calories 6 Total Fat 0g (0%)Saturated Fat 0g (0%)Cholesterol 0mg (0%)Sodium 35mg (1%)Total Carbohydrates 1g (0%)Dietary Fiber 1g (4%)Sugars 0gProtein 0gCalcium 15%Iron 4%*Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. California Consumers: WARNING: Consuming this product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/food.