On Sun, 25 Jul 2010 10:46:31 -0700 (PDT), Kalmia
> wrote:

> What makes them no-boil? Are they treated with something?

They are precooked, then dehydrated.
http://www.chow.com/stories/10913
>
> I think I tried 'em years ago, but decided I'd rather deal with the
> huge pot of boiling water, sceighty-eight colanders etc than pay the
> extra price. Dummy me. But if there's another additive involved in
> the noboils, then I'll stick with the old method.

This brand is Barilla, which is a fairly good one. Not sure what you
mean by additive - I see vitamins.
>
> Do you find the taste is the same?

I like them better, not as gummy/doughy and very thin.


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Forget the health food. I need all the preservatives I can get.