Cooked instant noodle served with chicken

Instant noodles are dried precooked noodles fused with oil, usually eaten after being cooked or soaked in boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes. A flavor packet is almost always included with a packet of instant noodles. The product may also be consumed raw from the packet, as the noodles are already cooked, usually by frying. Image File history File linksMetadata Instantboodleand_chicken. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Instantboodleand_chicken. ... A cook making hand-pulled noodles. ...

Instant noodles originate from instant versions of the Japanese dish ramen. There are many views as to what defines Japanese cuisine, as the everyday food of the Japanese people has diversified immensely over the past century or so. ... This article is about the traditional Japanese noodle soup. ...

History

The idea of instant noodles can be traced back to the Chinese Qing Dynasty, when yimian noodles were deep-fried which allowed them to be stored for long periods and then prepared quickly. Similarly, "Chicken Thread Noodles" (deep-fried thin noodles served with boiling water and optionally an egg) were available in China and Taiwan since the Qing Dynasty. Flag (1890-1912) Anthem Gong Jinou (1911) Qing China at its greatest extent. ... A Deep-fried Twinkie Deep-frying is a cooking method whereby food is submerged in hot oil or fat. ... An egg is a body consisting of an ovum surrounded by layers of membranes and an outer casing of some type, which acts to nourish and protect a developing embryo. ...

Modern instant noodles were invented in Japan by Taiwanese Japanese businessman Momofuku Andō (安藤百福), the founder of Nissin Foods, one of the biggest manufacturers of instant noodles today. His noodles were boiled with flavoring, deep-fried with palm oil to remove moisture, and dried into a noodle cake. Other preservation methods have been tried, including preservation with salt and smoke, but Andō concluded that palm oil is the most efficient. Momofuku Ando ), (March 5, 1910 – January 5, 2007) was the founder and chairman of Nissin Food Products Co. ... For other uses, see Nisshin. ... Palm oil from Ghana with its natural dark color visible, 2 litres Palm oil block Palm oil is a form of edible vegetable oil obtained from the fruit of the oil palm tree. ...

In 1958, Nissin launched the world's first instant noodle product, Chikin Ramen (chicken-flavored instant ramen) in Osaka. Another milestone was reached in 1971 when Nissin introduced the Cup Noodle, instant noodles in a waterproof styrofoam container that could be used to cook the noodles. Further innovations include adding dried vegetables to the cup, creating a complete instant soup dish. Jan. ... This article is about the traditional Japanese noodle soup. ... Osaka )   is a city in Japan, located at the mouth of the Yodo River on Osaka Bay, in the Kansai region of the main island of HonshÅ«. The city is the capital of Osaka Prefecture. ... Year 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1971 Gregorian calendar. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Styrofoam is a trademark name for polystyrene thermal insulation material, manufactured by Dow Chemical Company. ... For other uses, see Soup (disambiguation). ...

Instant Taiwanese beef noodle soup in styrofoam bowl with (opened) airtight pouch of meat.

According to a Japanese poll in the year 2000, instant noodles were the most important Japanese invention of the century. Karaoke came second, with the Compact Disc only coming in fifth.^[1] As of 2005, approximately 85 billion servings of instant noodles are eaten worldwide every year. ^[2] China consumes 44 billion packs of instant noodles per year, or 51% of the world, Indonesia consumes 12 billion, Japan 5.4 billion. Per capita, South Korean people eat the highest number of instant noodles, 69 packs per year. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1024x861, 143 KB)Picture of Taiwan-owned Uni-Presidents instant beef noodle soup. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1024x861, 143 KB)Picture of Taiwan-owned Uni-Presidents instant beef noodle soup. ... Beef noodle soup was created by the Hui people (a Chinese Muslim group) (回族) of the Tang Dynasty era of China, beef noodle soup (Chinese: ; pinyin: niúròu miàn; POJ: gû-bah mÄ«) is composed of beef stew, vegetables and noodles. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ... For the musical form, see Invention (music). ... For other uses see Karaoke (disambiguation) A karaoke machine Karaoke from Japanese kara, empty or void, and ōkesutora, orchestra) (pronounced IPA: or ; in Japanese IPA: ;  ) is a form of entertainment in which amateur singers sing along with recorded music using a microphone and a PA system. ... CD redirects here. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Instant noodles are not only popular with college students, they can also be an economic indicator. In 2005, the Mama Noodles Index was launched to reflect the sales of Mama noodles, the biggest manufacturer in Thailand. [2] The index was steady since the recovery from the East Asian financial crisis, but sales jumped by around 15% in first seven months in 2005 on year-to-year basis, which was regarded as a sign of recession. People could not afford more expensive foods, hence the increase in the purchase of ramen, as ramen is seen as an inferior good. College (Latin collegium) is a term most often used today to denote an educational institution. ... An economic indicator (or business indicator) is a statistic about the economy. ... The East Asian financial crisis was a period of economic unrest that started in July 1997 in Thailand and affected currencies, stock markets, and other asset prices in several Asian countries, many considered East Asian Tigers. ... In macroeconomics, a Recession is a decline in any countrys Gross Domestic Product (GDP), or negative real economic growth, for two or more successive quarters of a year. ... In consumer theory, an inferior good is a good that decreases in demand when the consumers income rises, unlike normal goods, for which the opposite is observed. ...

Health concerns

A typical packet of instant ramen

Ramen and similar products are often criticized as being unhealthy or junk food. A single serving of instant noodles is high in carbohydrates but low in fiber, vitamins and minerals. Noodles are typically fried as part of the manufacturing process, resulting in high levels of saturated fat and/or trans fat. Additionally, if served in an instant broth, it typically contains monosodium glutamate (MSG) as well as a high amount of sodium, usually in excess of 60% the U.S. Recommended Dietary Allowance (1,200-1,440 mg). Some brands may have up to over 3,000 mg of sodium in extreme cases. Image File history File links Ramen-packet2. ... Image File history File links Ramen-packet2. ... This article is about the traditional Japanese noodle soup. ... Cheetos The Luther Burger, a bacon cheeseburger which employs a glazed donut in place of each bun. ... Carbohydrates (literally hydrates of carbon) are chemical compounds that act as the primary biological means of storing or consuming energy, other forms being fat and protein. ... Dietary fibers are the indigestible portion of plant foods that move food through the digestive system, absorbing water and making defecation easier. ... Retinol (Vitamin A) For the record label, see Vitamin Records A vitamin is an organic compound required in tiny amounts for essential metabolic reactions in a living organism. ... mccall is cooool Dietary minerals are the chemical elements required by living organisms, other than the four elements carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and oxygen which are present in common organic molecules. ... Saturated fat is fat that consists of triglycerides containing only saturated fatty acids. ... A trans fatty acid (commonly shortened to trans fat) is an unsaturated fatty acid molecule that contains a trans double bond between carbon atoms, which makes the molecule less kinked compared to cis fat. Research suggests a correlation between diets high in trans fats and diseases like atherosclerosis and coronary... This article is about monosodium glutamate as a food additive. ... For sodium in the diet, see Edible salt. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Daily values. ...

While many processed convenience foods leave much to be desired nutritionally, the particular concern over ramen is a response to its use as a dietary staple for many Americans. College students in particular consume large amounts of instant noodles; the wide availability, very low cost (often below 25¢), ease and speed of preparation, and portability of the product make it appealing to young adults with little money and/or time to spare. A popular college urban legend states that a student gave himself scurvy by living on nothing but ramen for an entire year. ^[3] The word student is etymologically derived through Middle English from the Latin second-type conjugation verb stÅ­dÄ“rÄ•, meaning to direct ones zeal at; hence a student is one who directs zeal at a subject. ... An urban legend or urban myth is similar to a modern folklore consisting of stories often thought to be factual by those circulating them. ... Scurvy (N.Lat. ...

The most recent controversy concerns dioxin and other hormone-like substances that could theoretically be extracted from the packaging and glues used to pack the instant noodles. As hot water is added, it was reasoned that harmful substances could seep into the soup. After a series of studies were conducted, various organizations requested changes in the packaging. ^[4] Dioxin is the common name for the group of compounds classified as polychlorinated dibenzodioxins (PCDDs). ... For other uses, see Hormone (disambiguation). ...

Another major concern on the health drawback of consuming the instant noodles is that the products can be manufactured with oxidized fat and oils if the process is not better managed. Oxidized fat and oils are health hazard substances which induce neurotoxins and which make neurocell hyperacitve ^{[5], [6], [7]}.

Instant noodles worldwide

Instant noodles have become a popular food in many parts of the world, though they have undergone changes in flavor to fit local tastes.

In Argentina

In Argentina instant noodles are gaining popularity, and can be found in most major cities in supermarkets. The brand is usually Sapporo Ichiban. The problem is basically that the cost is still high (about 0.90 dollars). Due to the recent Chinese immigration wave, specialized Chinese supermarkets offer a wide variety of ramen brands. The Brand Maruchan can also be found now at Disco supermarkets, coming in different flavors such as shrimp, beef, chicken or cheese. A brand of instant ramen noodles made by Sanyo Foods. ...

In Australia

While the most popular brand of instant noodles in Australia was Maggi noodles (pronounced ma-jee) for some time, many other brands have emerged and taken over the market. For Cup-Noodles the most popular brand is Fantastic Noodles. For packet Noodles there are 2 popular choices, Indomie Mi Goreng (Fried Indonesian noodles served without broth), Nissin's Demae Ramen, and Nong Shim's Shin Ramyun served with broth, although Maggi noodles continue to be highly popular despite being amongst the highest-priced packet noodles. Almost every popular brand of Korean, Japanese and Indonesian noodles are available in Australian supermarkets and convienience stores, due to the cultural mesh of Asian cuisine (due to geographical location) in Australian life. Maggi noodles is a brand of instant noodles made by Nestle. ... Front view of a packet of Indomie Original Mi Goreng (old design) Indomie Mi Goreng is a mee goreng instant noodles product line made under the Indomie brand by the Indofood company, the worlds largest instant noodle manufacturer, located in Indonesia. ... For other uses, see Nisshin. ... Nong Shim is a food manufacturer specializing in instant noodles and snacks. ...

In Brazil

Instant noodles are popular in Brazil, mostly under the name "Miojo", a Nissin brand. It's very popular among people without cooking skills and it's inexpensive. For other uses, see Nisshin. ...

In Canada

The major brands available in Canada are Sapporo Ichiban and Mr. Noodles. These main-brand packages generally only contain one flavor pouch. Other brands may include a small package of sesame oil. In some major cities, brands imported from Europe are available. The term kimchi is also popular, in reference to imported Korean ramen; this term is particularly popular in the West Coast cities of Vancouver and Victoria. A brand of instant ramen noodles made by Sanyo Foods. ... This Mr. ... This article refers to the city in British Columbia, Canada. ... This article is about the city of Victoria. ...

In China

China is a fast-growing market for instant noodles. The market is focusing on higher-end products, generally costing more than 1 RMB. The top three brands in this category dominate more than 85% of the market; for the lower end (those below 1 RMB) the leading five hold around 60% of the market share. ISO 4217 Code CNY User(s) Mainland of the Peoples Republic of China Inflation 1. ...

The dominant brands in the Chinese market are:

• Ting Yi (aka Master Kong or Kang-shi-fu, 康師傅), a PLC listed in Hong Kong Stock Exchange but managed mainly by Taiwanese with a Japanese strategic alliance partner Sanyo Food, the third player in Japanese market. Master Kong now is probably the largest brand with a business scope extended to Beverage (RTD) and Bakeries.
• Uni-President (aka President or Tong-Yi, 統一), a PLC listed in Taiwan. Like Master Kong, it used to have its own businesses in Beverage and Bakeries as well. However, the company recently formed a JV partnership with Hwa-Long and Nissin on the beverage front. Uni-President's home market is in Taiwan but the company is now expanding aggressively in mainland China.
• Hwa-Long (華龍, i.e. Chinese Dragon), a local company allied with Nissin. Given that relationship, Hwa-long has long been regarded as Nissin's agent in the world's largest consumer market. Recently Hwa-long, Nissin, and Uni-President formed a partnership in Beverage business and would like to collectively compete against Master Kong, still considered the leading brand in the industry.
• Bai-xiang (白象, i.e. White Elephant), a local company spun-off based on a former SOE and now still enjoys a strong local customer base. It is a leading brand in lower-end segments in terms of volume.

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In the EU

Germany

Instant noodles were relatively unknown in Germany until the 1990s, from which they have continually gained in popularity. There are two types of ramen in Germany: the first, generally called Instant-Nudeln (instant noodles) tends to be a mild, Westernized version, in flavors such as chicken, vegetable, beef and button mushroom. The second type is actually called Ramen, and it is quite similar to traditional ramen as it is known in Asia. German Ramen was originally considered an ethnic food and was only available in specialty stores. Since the mid-1990s, however, it has become available at German supermarkets and can usually be found on the instant-food aisle. The most popular brands are Yum Yum, Nissin Cup Noodles and Maggi. Year 1990 (MCMXC) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar). ... For other uses, see Beef (disambiguation). ... Binomial name Agaricus bisporus (J.E.Lange) Imbach The Button mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) is a gilled fungus which naturally occurs in Europe and North America, though now occurs much more widely. ... For other uses, see Asia (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Nisshin. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Poster ad by Firmin Bouisset Maggi sauce. ...

Poland

Instant noodles found their way to Polish supermarkets in early 90s. Back then, the popular kind was made in Vietnam and had a somewhat spicy, garlic-flavored taste. Yet most brands were called "Chinese soups". Packets were full of little bags with flavorings, spicy oil, dried vegetables or even minuscule shrimps (in shrimp-flavored variety). Then things changed and Yum-Yum or Kim-Lan soups lost their initial appeal to the ramen connoisseurs but gained in popularity among others, especially students. "Kaczkowa łagodna" (Mild duck), "Kurczakowa łagodna" (Mild chicken) or "Krewetkowa ostra" (Spicy shrimp) were probably the most popular flavors 10 years ago. Now with local (Amino) or worldwide (Knorr) manufacturers the varieties range from fancy cheese-flavored noodles to local Polish specialty barszcz czerwony or żurek. Cheap supermarket brands and regular midmarket products don't differ that much in taste and the price can range from PLN 0,60 to PLN1,50 depending on the manufacturer's expectations of how posh a product they sell. Noodles in styrofoam bowls are considerably more expensive and cost from PLN 3,0 to PLN 5,5. This article is about a food/beverage brand. ... The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ... Å»urek (pronounced Zhurek) is a soup made from soured rye flour and meat (usually boiled pork sausage or pieces of smoked sausage, bacon or ham), which is specific to Poland and other northern Slavonic nations such as Slovakia. ...

United Kingdom

The most popular form of instant noodles in Britain is Pot Noodle (a cup noodle founded by Golden Wonder in the late-1970s). These are sold in virtually every major supermarket chain and grocery store nationwide. Packeted noodles such as Batchelors' Super Noodles are also popular and synonymous with student life (some supermarket chains offer value noodles for less than 10p). In the UK, Pot Noodle is a specific brand of cup noodles (ramen-style snack). ... In Japan, Cup Noodle is a specific brand of cup noodles. ... Golden Wonder is a United Kingdom-based company that manufactures crisps. ... Year 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Batchelors is a brand of food products, that has a factory in Ashford in Kent. ... Cooked Super Noodles Super Noodles are a dehydrated noodle snack, made by Batchelors in the UK and sold under the McDonnells brand in the Republic of Ireland. ...

In Hong Kong

Cantonese people have a long history of cooking Yimen, an early form of instant noodles invented in the Qing Dynasty. Modern instant noodles were publicly introduced as Doll Noodles in the late 1960s by the Wing Nan Company, and it has since become a synonym for instant noodles in Hong Kong and Southern China. Cantonese people (Traditional Chinese: 廣東人; Simplified Chinese: 广东人; Pinyin: Guǎngdōng rén; Jyutping: gwong2 dung1 yan4), broadly speaking, are persons originating from the present-day Guangdong province in southern China. ... Flag (1890-1912) Anthem Gong Jinou (1911) Qing China at its greatest extent. ... Alternative meaning: In geology, North China (continent) and South China (continent) were two ancient landmasses that correspond to modern northern and southern China. ...

In India and Pakistan

The most popular brand in both countries is Maggi by Nestlé. Also in the market are players like Top Ramen Smoodles manufactured by Indo-Nissin Ltd. and Wai-Wai, owned by the Chaudhary Group from Nepal. Flavors are more oriented toward local flavors, such as Masala, chicken tikka etc. Poster ad by Firmin Bouisset Maggi sauce. ...

Maggi is regarded in popular culture as a 2 minute noodle. Due to increasing health consciousness of the consumers, Nestle introduced an instant noodles made of whole wheat grain flour (known as "atta" in Hindi), called Atta Noodles. Other variant include instant rice noodles in various flavors also. Top Ramen is also very popular among consumers. The preferred flavor of Top Ramen is known as "Curry Smoodles"; its flavorings mimic a basic curry, including onion, garlic, coriander, and a curry masala. Top Ramen manufacturers refer to their instant noodles as smoodles, to differentiate from other instant noodles. A package sells for 10-12 rupees in India and 15 rupees in Pakistan; South Asian markets in North America and Australia have also started selling it. This article is about the dish. ...

India also has a huge demand for unflavored instant noodles with brand like Bambino and Ching's dominating the market.

In Indonesia

The first widely known instant noodle in Indonesia is "Supermi" introduced in 1970s. Later several brands of instant noodle was introduced - "Indomie" and "Sarimi". The three brands produced by Indofood Sukses Makmur, the largest instant noodle producer in the world - indirectly owned by Sudono Salim one of Indonesian wealthiest tycoons. Indofood is also the owner of Bogasari Flour Mills, the largest flour mill company in the world. Indomies Mi Goreng Kriuuk Indomie is the brand name given to a line of instant ramen packaged noodles by Indofood Sukses Makmur, one of Indonesias largest pre-packaged food companies, founded in 1990 by Sudono Salim. ... Sudono Salim (Chinese: 林绍良, Liem Swie Liong or Lim Sioe Liong) (born 10 September 1915), an ethnic-Chinese Indonesian (Chinese Indonesian) of Hok-Chia (Fu Qing Province in China) origin, is considered one of the most successful entrepreneurs in Indonesia, although it is widely suspected that his successes are through bribery... Gristmill with water wheel, Skyline Drive, VA, 1938 A gristmill is a building where grain is ground into flour. ...

Currently, Indofood Sukses Makmur has a market share about 70% of Indonesian instant noodle production. In 1999 the figure was about 90% market share. The recent decline in market share was triggered by the introduction of "Mie Sedaap" in 2003 - the strongest contender of Indofood market domination. "Mie Sedaap" was produced by Wings Food. Market share, in strategic management and marketing, is the percentage or proportion of the total available market or market segment that is being serviced by a company. ...

Indonesians prefer noodle with a strong flavor. The usual flavor of Indonesian instant noodle are Chicken Curry, Onion and Chicken, and Chicken Soto (Indonesian traditional soup). In the past, Indomie tried to produce 30 different flavors reflecting the various traditional dishes from all over Indonesia, but the product was discontinued after disappointing results, which indicated that Indonesians have limited preference when it comes to noodle flavor.

A dry-type instant noodle is also popular in Indonesia. Most of the market share is owned by the product Indomie Mi Goreng. The dry-type noodle designed to replicate Indonesian traditional dishes of Mee Goreng or fried noodle. Front view of a packet of Indomie Original Mi Goreng (old design) Indomie Mi Goreng is a mee goreng instant noodles product line made under the Indomie brand by the Indofood company, the worlds largest instant noodle manufacturer, located in Indonesia. ... Mee goreng Mee goreng or Mi goreng (English: Fried Noodles, India-style) is a dish famous in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. ...

The strong local preferences also contribute to the low volume of sales for Japanese and other foreign instant noodle in Indonesia. The Korean brand of hot and spicy instant noodles are the closest to Indonesian taste and has the largest market share of foreign instant noodle in Indonesia.

In Japan

Although the country is the origin of instant noodles, as of 2005, China outnumbers the production volumes nine times more than Japan. Per capita, Japanese still eat more volumes than Chinese, but less than South Koreans. Nonetheless, instant noodles remain "national" light food. Average Japanese eat 41 packs of instant noodles per year.

After the invention by Momofuku Andō in 1958, instant noodles became very common in Japan. In 1970s, makers expanded their flavors, such as shio (salt ramen), miso (-ramen), or curry. From 1980s, makers also added dried toppings such as shrimps, pork, or eggs. This, however, made instant noodles more expensive, and their popularity decreased for a while. Nowadays, instant noodles are divided into two groups, one being "traditional" cheap (¥150 to ¥200) noodles with few toppings, another being expensive (¥200 to ¥500) noodles with many toppings, often pouch-packed. Like other countries, there are various kinds of instant noodles produced, including ramen, udon, soba, yakisoba, and so on. Miso ) is a traditional Japanese food produced by fermenting rice, barley and/or soybeans, with salt and kōji (the most typical miso is made with soy). ... A serving of Japanese curry and rice Curry , sometimes called カリー karÄ«) is one of the most popular dishes in Japan. ... ISO 4217 Code JPY User(s) Japan Inflation -0. ... This article is about the traditional Japanese noodle soup. ... This article is about the Japanese noodle dish. ... Soba served on a zaru Soba ) is the Japanese word for buckwheat. ... Yakisoba ), literally fried noodles, is a dish often sold at festivals in Japan. ...

Major makers in Japan are:

• Nissin Food Products 日清食品, famous brands include Chicken Ramen and Cup Noodles, 40.4% market share (2005)
• Tōyō Suisan 東洋水産, nicknamed Maruchan, brands include Akai Kitsune and Midori no Tanuki, 19.2%
• Sanyō Foods サンヨー食品, Sapporo Ichiban, 11.5%
• Myōjō Foods 明星食品, Charumera, 9.9%
• Acecook エースコック, Super Cup, 8.3%

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In Malaysia & Singapore

The most well-known brand of instant noodles is Maggi (mag-gee, as opposed to the Australian pronunciation), and this brand is practically synonymous with instant noodles. Local flavors, such as chicken, curry, tom yum, and assam laksa are most common. Both soup-based and "dry" variants without broth are readily available. The entrance of the Mi-Sedap brand, produced by Wingsfood, into Malaysia has presented strong competition to the dominance of Maggi over the Malaysian market. Kōka, Nissin and Myojo brands of instant noodles are also well-loved by both Malaysians and Singaporeans. Poster ad by Firmin Bouisset Maggi sauce. ... Tom yum goong Tom yum (Thai: , IPA: , also sometimes romanized as tom yam or dom yam) is a soup originating from Thailand. ... Sanskrit name Sanskrit: लक्ष Laksa is a popular spicy noodle soup from Peranakan culture, which is a merger of Chinese and Malay elements found in Malaysia and Singapore. ... For other uses, see Nisshin. ...

Though instant noodles are usually eaten at home, they are also becoming increasingly popular as restaurant or even cafe meals, especially in Hongkong-themed "cha chan teng" cafes. These meals are usually modified according to the chef's taste and include minimal MSG. This article is about monosodium glutamate as a food additive. ...

In recent years, instant noodles manufacturers have tried to introduce low-MSG seasonings, as well as new processes that do not require frying for the noodles, and have introduced new flavors such as chilli crabs and seafood. Chili crab Chili crab is a famous seafood dish served in Singapore. ... Spaghetti with seafood (Spaghetti allo scoglio). ...

In Mauritius

The Apollo noodle is very popular in the small island of Mauritius. It comes in different flavors: shrimp, chicken and vegetable. Unfortunately its very hard to find outside Mauritius.

In Mexico

Instant noodles are gaining popularity in Mexico, where it is often seen as a snack low-grade food and enjoyed in typical "southwestern" flavors such as lime or chili, often combined with shrimp. These flavors are available in the United States, particularly in areas with Mexican and Mexican-American populations. Also a common practice is buying a meat-flavored cup of noodles and seasoning it with fresh lemons and "Salsa Valentina" (a famous type of snack-food hot sauce). The "cup o' noodles" is referred to as: "Sopa Huevona" "Lazy Soup" or "Lazy Sunday" and is available virtually in every store in the northern region of Mexico, however it was probably introduced to the Mexican Market early in the 90s by Walmart's sister store Sam's Club. The Southwest region of the United States is drier than the adjoining Midwest in weather; the population is less dense and, with strong Spanish-American and Native American components, more ethnically varied than neighboring areas. ... Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. ... The chile pepper, chili pepper, or chilli pepper, or simply chile, is the fruit of the plant Capsicum from the nightshade family, Solanaceae. ... Mexican Americans are citizens of the United States of Mexican ancestry. ...

In North Korea

Instant noodles were first introduced to North Korea by way of food aid from South Korea in the 1990s. In 2004, over 600,000 boxes of Shin brand Ramyeon were sent to North Korea as part of aid relief program when Ryongchŏn train station exploded, injuring many North Korean civilians. However, insider sources state that most Ramyeon sent as part of aid relief program has been sold in North Korean black markets instead, making its way to Pyongyang. North Korean visitors to China also frequently purchase South Korean ramyeon from Chinese stores, where Shin Ramyeon is known as "Korean Tangmi Ramyeon". Not to be confused with PyeongChang. ...

Indigenous production of Ramyeon in North Korea began in 2000. The first Ramyeon brand was known as "kkoburang kuksu", which literally means curved noodles in Korean. Afterwards, a joint venture by a North Korean and Hong Kong-based company began producing "chŭksŏk kuksu", which literally means "instant noodles" in Korean. Ramyeon are popular amongst North Korean elites who can afford them and live in Pyongyang and Nampo. In contrast to hot and spicy South Korean Ramyeons, North Korean Ramyeon have much more mild and broth-type flavor. [3]

In Poland

In Poland instant noodles are commonly known as "zupka chińska" (Chinese soup).

In Peru

In Peru the Maruchan brand ramen have been sold for a long time, as the only brand that provided this product. But, a few years ago, the Aji-released Aji-no-men ramen in a wide range of flavors.

In the Philippines

The popular brands of instant noodles are:

• Lucky Me! (Monde Nissin)
• Nissin (Nissin-Universal Robina)
• Payless (Universal Robina)
• Ho-Mi (Uni-President)
• Maggi (Nestlé)

Instant noodles are usually eaten by the poor people alongside porridges and dried fish. Some other citizens also buy instant noodles for fast merienda or snacks, and breakfast. Another variation of instant noodles in the Philippines is the pancit canton or stirfried noodles resembling the local Pancit or pansit. The noodles are boiled and water is drained, then a flavoring powder with soysauce and bits of carrot and celery are added to it. Instant noodles had became a norm to Filipino daily life because of its affordability and taste. For other uses, see Nisshin. ... For other uses, see Nisshin. ... Universal Robina Corporation is a locally-owned food and beverage conglomerate in the Philippines. ... Universal Robina Corporation is a locally-owned food and beverage conglomerate in the Philippines. ... Uni-President Corporation is an international conglomerate based in Taiwan. ... Maggi noodles is a brand of instant noodles made by Nestle. ... This article is about the company. ... Philippine cuisine has evolved over several centuries from its Malay world roots, influenced by Arabian cuisine, Indian cuisine, Chinese cuisine, Japanese cuisine, Spanish and American cooking. ... Pancit Palabok Pancit or Pansit is stir-fried noodle dish, common in the Philippines, though of Chinese origin. ...

In Saudi Arabia

The most popular brands are Indonesians brands such as Indomie. Instant noodles are known there as Indonesian noodles. Indomies Mi Goreng Kriuuk Indomie is the brand name given to a line of instant ramen packaged noodles by Indofood Sukses Makmur, one of Indonesias largest pre-packaged food companies, founded in 1990 by Sudono Salim. ...

In South Korea

South Korean people eat the highest number of instant noodles in the world. In fact, instant noodles are more common than non-instant ramen noodles, so the word ramyeon (라면), Korean for ramen, generally means instant one. Ramyeon is typically spicy. Shin (신, literally "spicy,") is one of the most popular brands in Korea. It has also become popular in China and the United States.^{[citation needed]} The leading manufacturer of ramen in Korea is the Nong Shim company, which exports many of its products overseas. In the 1960s, instant ramen was introduced to South Korea from Japan, and its quick and easy preparation, as well as its cheap price, made it soon catch on. Most South Korean food stalls make instant ramen and add toppings for their customers. Instant ramen also tends to be added to budae jjigae (literally "boot-camp stew"), a stew made with assorted ingredients which was invented in the 1950s in the vicinity of U.S. military camps stationed in South Korea. For Korea as a whole, see Korea. ... The contents of a packet of Shin Ramyun instant noodles. ... Nong Shim is a food manufacturer specializing in instant noodles and snacks. ... Budae jjigae is ajjigae, a thick Korean soup similar to a Western stew. ...

In Russia

Despite the wide availability of the instant noodles, it is a common belief in Russia that instant noodles are food for poor people. Another belief is that instant noodles spices have harmful 'chemical' components.

Russia's most popular instant ramens are the local brand Rollton and Korean brand Dosirac. [4], [5]

Being the cheapest junk food (you can get about 20 packs of noodles for the price of a McDonald's Big Mac) Instant noodles is (at least was) a part of "Sysadmin" subculture, along with coffee and beer. It is also very popular "office" and hiking food due to lightweight, ease and speed of preparation. For other uses, see Big Mac (disambiguation). ...

The ramens are called "Бомж-пакет" (Bomj paket) in Russian slang. It literally means a tramp's bundle.

In Taiwan

Taiwan, according to statistics from the International Ramen Manufacturers Association, is the world's 12th largest instant noodle market, worth an annual NT$10 billion (US$300 million). This translates into an annual total of 900 million packs, or 40 per person. [6]

This is where the instant noodle inventor Momofuku Andō (安藤百福) was from. The most popular flavors in Taiwan are the beef noodle soup and minced pork noodle. Beef noodle soup was created by the Hui people (a Chinese Muslim group) (回族) of the Tang Dynasty era of China, beef noodle soup (Chinese: ; pinyin: niúròu miàn; POJ: gû-bah mÄ«) is composed of beef stew, vegetables and noodles. ...

• Uni-President (aka President or Tong-Yi, 統一) takes the largest market share of instant noodles in the country, and is a major player in the global instant noodle market.

In Thailand

The most popular instant noodle in Thailand is "Mama", with Tom Yam Shrimp being the all time favorite flavor. There are a few local players in the market, namely "Wai Wai" and "Yum Yum". Due to their ubiquity, instant noodles were chosen as a vehicle for dietary fortification by a joint effort of the Federation of Thai Industries, instant noodle producers, and the Ministry of Public Health about 10 years ago. The vitamins and minerals added are iron, iodine and vitamin A. Tom yum (Thai ต้มยำ, also tom yam) is perhaps the most famous of all Thai dishes, a hot and sour soup flavored with fish sauce, lemongrass, kaffir lime, galangal and chillies. ...

In the United States

In the United States, the ubiquitous instant noodle product is known as ramen (after the Japanese dish it is based on) and it comes in a variety of mostly meat-based flavors, as opposed to traditional Asian ramen, which is generally flavored with vegetables. Common flavors in the U.S. include chicken, pork, beef, mushroom, and shrimp. Other flavors like shoyu and miso are usually available at Asian supermarkets and convenience stores or generally in cities with large Asian communities. The two major brands are Nissin Top Ramen and Maruchan Ramen. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (584x840, 57 KB) I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (584x840, 57 KB) I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... This article is about the traditional Japanese noodle soup. ... Soy sauce (US) or soya sauce (UK) is a fermented sauce, made from soybeans (soya beans), roasted grain, water and salt, commonly used in Asian cuisine, and in some Western cuisine dishes, especially Worcestershire sauce. ... Miso ) is a traditional Japanese food produced by fermenting rice, barley and/or soybeans, with salt and kōji (the most typical miso is made with soy). ... For other uses, see Nisshin. ... Maruchan ) is a brand of popular ramen noodles. ...

Instant ramen is half-jokingly referred to as a staple food of typical college students. As noted above, a package of ramen is incredibly cheap for the amount of food it contains. Despite the variety of flavors, students may find a "ramen diet" monotonous after some time; fortunately, the rather mild flavor of the noodles themselves lends the product to versatility, and kitchen experiments have resulted in ramen-based desserts, salads, main courses, and more. This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... The word student is etymologically derived through Middle English from the Latin second-type conjugation verb stŭdērĕ, meaning to direct ones zeal at; hence a student is one who directs zeal at a subject. ...

Long-distance backpackers, often referred to as "thru-hikers," enjoy many variations on ramen, since it is lightweight, inexpensive, readily available, and dense in food energy. This article is about backpacking in the wilderness. ... Food energy is the amount of energy in food that is available through digestion. ...

Instant noodles in pop culture

During the 2004 U.S. presidential election campaign, filmmaker Michael Moore visited colleges on his "Slacker Uprising Tour" and gave instant ramen and clean underwear to students who promised to vote. This resulted in a short-lived controversy, with the Republican Party accusing him of breaking federal law. The United States presidential election of 2004 was held on Election Day, Tuesday, November 2, 2004. ... Michael Francis Moore (born April 23, 1954) is an American political-activist, a film director, author, social commentator, and political humorist. ... Slacking in the park The term slacker was commonly used in the United States in World War I and World War II to describe men who were avoiding the military draft. ... Underwear redirects here. ... Voting is a method of decision making wherein a group such as a meeting or an electorate attempts to gauge its opinion—usually as a final step following discussions or debates. ... The Republican Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States of America, along with the Democratic Party. ...

The parody religion of Pastafarianism uses the word "ramen" to end its prayers (often capitalized as RAmen). A recent parody religion, Pastafarianism was created in 2005 to protest a decision by the Kansas State Board of Education to allow intelligent design to be taught in science classes alongside evolution. ... Bobby Henderson redirects here. ...

Instant ramen is also well known in the North American otaku culture as the most commonly consumed food, alongside ramune, for convention-goers. This is especially true for cup ramen, as all that is needed to prepare it is hot water. Otaku ) is a derisive Japanese term used to refer to people with obsessive interests in manga, anime or hentai. ... A Ramune Sangaria bottle Ramune ) is a carbonated soft drink sold in Japan. ...

Japanese singer/songwriter Ai Otsuka wrote and composed a song called Ramen 3-Fun Cooking for her third album, LOVE COOK. The song is about preparing and eating instant noodles. Ai Otsuka , born September 9, 1982) is a Japanese pop female singer-songwriter and pianist from Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. ...

The record label, Fueled by Ramen, was named after ramen noodles. Fueled By Ramens Logo Fueled by Ramen is an independent record label from Gainesville, Florida started by John Janick and Vinnie Fiorello in August of 1996, the drummer for Less Than Jake. ...

The characters of Piled higher and deeper, a comic strip set in an American grad school, all eat ramen as their favorite (and possibly only) dish. Piled Higher and Deeper is a webcomic written and drawn by Jorge Cham, now a mechanical engineering instructor at Caltech, which follows the lives of several grad students. ... A graduate school is the school that a college student may attend after completion of his or her undergraduate education in order to obtain a degree higher than a Bachelors degree. ...

In the acclaimed comic book series Y: The Last Man, the protagonist Yorick Brown informs his girlfriend that he will be "kicking it Ramen Noodle style" as a result of his reluctance to do anything with his life. Y: The Last Man is a comic book series written by Brian K. Vaughan (Swamp Thing) and published by Vertigo. ...

In the manga Naruto, the title character's favorite food is ramen; early on in the series, he states his favorite thing is "cup ramen" while his least favorite is "having to wait the three minutes for it". Serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump Shonen Jump BANZAI! Shonen Jump Weekly Comic Original run November 1999 – Ongoing No. ...

In the video game Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, Instant Noodles are a food that the main character, Snake, can eat to regain stamina. In fact, it is mentioned at least once in conversations with another character, Para-Medic. Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (commonly abbreviated MGS3) is a stealth-based game directed by Hideo Kojima, developed and published by Konami for the PlayStation 2. ... This article or section contains a plot summary that is overly long. ...

In the Phoenix Wright video game series, character Detective Gumshoe mentions instant noodles a lot, due to the fact that he doesn't make enough money to buy more expensive food and is unable to cook either. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney (Gyakuten Saiban: Yomigaeru Gyakuten (逆転裁判 蘇る逆転) or Turnabout Courtroom: Revival Turnabout in Japan) is an adventure game developed by Capcom in 2005, released exclusively for the Nintendo DS. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney is a remake of the Game Boy Advance video game Gyakuten Saiban (which was released in...

In the University expansion for the video game The Sims 2, character can eat ramen noodles if they have a microwave. This keeps their hunger level bar up when eaten.

Notes

1. ^ Japan votes noodle the tops. Retrieved on 2007-04-25. BBC News
2. ^ From the International Ramen Manufacturers Association official website.
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4. ^ http://www.nalgenelabware.com/techdata/technical/phthalates.asp, http://tabemono.info/english/news/news116.html#1
5. ^ Gotoh, N. et al. (2007). "Novel approach on the risk assessment of oxidized fats and oils for perspectives of food safety and quality. I. Oxidized fats and oils induces neurotoxicity relating pica behavior and hypoactivity". Food and Chemical Toxicology 44 (4): 493 - 498. Elsevier. doi:10.1016/j.fct.2005.08.023. Retrieved on 22 November 2007. 
6. ^ Gotoh, Naohiro et al. (2005). "New Sight on the Possibility of the Neurotoxic Behavior Affected by the Oxidized Compounds in Fats and Oils". Journal of Oleo Science 54 (7): 397 - 405. Retrieved on 22 November 2007. 
7. ^ Gotoh, Naohiro; Shun Wada1 (2005). "The importance of peroxide value in assessing food quality and food safety". Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society 83 (5): 473 - 474. Springer. doi:10.1007/s11746-006-1229-4. Retrieved on 22 November 2007. 

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References

• Instant Ramen's Homepage, by Japan Convenience Foods Industry Association
• (Japanese) The Momofuku Andō Instant Ramen Museum, by Nissin Food Products

Nissin Food Products (日清食品 Nisshin Shokuhin) is the name of a company in Japan that makes instant ramen noodles. ...

See also

• Cup Noodles
• Frozen noodles
• Pot Noodle

This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... The Parker Lee brand of frozen noodle bowls: Szechuan spicy noodles and spicy beef noodles. ... In the UK, Pot Noodle is a specific brand of cup noodles (ramen-style snack). ...

External links

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• Instant Noodle Review
• An E-Fu Noodles Recipe
• Instant Ramen Home Page (by the Japan Convenience Foods Industry Association)
• Instant Noodle Production Lines
• [7] Kevin Horton's page of assorted instant ramen and other noodles.