Instant noodles refer to the precooked dried noodles which are made up of ingredients such as flour, water, oil and salt. They are dehydrated using one of the two processes, namely flash or air frying. Instant noodles are generally accompanied with a small sachet comprising of the tastemaker. In addition to this, they are high in carbohydrates and fat but low in protein, vitamins, minerals and fibre. Moreover, instant noodles have gained immense popularity worldwide and are now available in ... Read more
Instant noodles were invented in Japan in the late 1940s by Momofuku Ando. The wheat flour-based noodles could be cooked in just a few minutes by soaking them in hot water. Ando's idea was to create an affordable, readily available food option for post-war Japan. His first branded instant noodle was Chikin Ramen which was launched in 1958 under his company Nissin Foods. The popularity of instant noodles grew rapidly in Japan ... Read more
