Instant Noodles; a Type of Pre-Cooked Noodle, Sold In Packets or Cups and Bowls
Instant noodles were invented in Japan by Momofuku Ando of Nissin Foods and were launched under the brand name Chikin Ramen in 1958. Moreover, Japan is among the leading consumer of noodles in the world. Japanese instant noodles mainly come in Japanese typical flavors such as soy sauce, or pork broth. Instant noodles have almost no taste but are very convenient, quick, and cheap when compared to regular noodles. They are marketed under several brand names around the world. Noodles are a convenient food products made of alkaline and flour mixtures. Instant noodles are available in dried and precooked form along with flavoring powder and seasoning oil. Other ingredients include stabilizers, starch, and edible oil, and other ingredients depend on the consumer’s flavor preferences. Such products are gaining popularity worldwide due to factors such as easy to cook, easy portability, and longer storage capability. Convenient food products are popular among consumers, as they offer many