They have no flavor or aroma, but cloud ears, a type of this, are used in many Chinese dishes for their texture
[DOC] [TLE] An Introduction To Chinese Noodles - Tigers & Strawberries [PAR] Both types are available either fresh (or frozen) and dried, and they are also 
available ... Their texture, which is different from wheat noodles because of the 
lack of ... Other starches are used to make Chinese noodles, including those 
derived .....