 A container of Cup Noodles | |
| Alternative names | Cup Noodles |
|---|---|
| Type | Instant noodles |
| Place of origin | Japan |
| Region or state | Tokyo |
| Created by | Momofuku Ando |
| Invented | 1971 |
| Other information | "Cup Noodle" and "Cup Noodles" are Registered Trademarks of Nissin Foods[1] |
Cup noodle is a registered trademark of Nissin Foods[1] and is known as precooked instant noodles with flavoring powder and/or seasoning sauce sold in a polystyrene, polyethylene, or paper cup.[2][3][4][5][6] The flavoring can be in a separate packet or loose in the cup. Hot water is the only ingredient that is needed separately. Cooking takes 3–5 minutes. Now, many kinds of precooked instant noodle have been consumed around the world, as a popular staple.
In 1971, Japanese food company Nissin Foods introduced Nissin Cup Noodles,[7] a cup noodle to which boiling water is added to cook the noodles. A further innovation added dried vegetables to the cup, creating a complete instant soup dish. Both Cup Noodle and Cup Noodles are registered trademarks of Nissin Foods.[1]
A variety of cup noodles are sold in India. It includes brands like Master-Cho, Nissin, Nongshim. These companies launched a few different cup noodles in India to suit local tastes, eg: Mazedaara Masala Cup Noodles, by Nissin Foods.[8]
Precooked instant noodle was introduced in 1990 by Maruchan. Due to its popularity, instant noodles are often referred to simply as "Maruchan". Today, many local brands such as "La Moderna" and "Herdez" have developed their own instant noodles, along Nissin, which is also a newcomer.
Brands available in the Philippines include Lucky Me!, Nissin (under Nissin-Universal Robina, a joint venture of Nissin Foods and Universal Robina), QuickChow, Tekki Shomen and Ho-Mi.
Keop-ramyeon is famous in South Korea. Popular instant noodles include Nongshim's Bowl Noodle Soup, Shin Cup Noodle Soup and Samyang's Hot Chicken Flavor Ramen.[9] South Korea has the largest quantity of consumption of instant noodle or precooked instant noodle's country per year.[10] Based on market research, males consume more precooked instant noodle than females in South Korea. It is the second largest food type after steamed rice that contributes to the overall energy intake of individuals in South Korea.[11] Furthermore, the younger generation (20 to 49 years old) are more likely to consume them and the demographic of consuming bowl-type noodles are the middle class or high class.
Precooked instant noodles are usually sold for 10 SEK per package.
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A common form of instant noodles in Britain is Pot Noodle, a cup noodle first marketed by Golden Wonder in 1977, and acquired by Unilever in 1995. These use artificial flavorings and are generally suitable for vegetarians (there is no chicken in "Chicken and mushroom flavour" Pot Noodles, for example) and are sold by virtually every major supermarket chain, general groceries shops, and convenience stores. Boiling water is added to the noodles to cook them.
In 1972, Nissin Foods introduced "Nissin Cup Noodles" in a foam food cup, which led to an upsurge in popularity. Soon after, many other competing companies were offering similar instant noodle products (e.g. Maruchan's Instant Lunch).
