Instant Noodles
Matthew Roxas
FST 125
Maruchan Instant Lunch Vs. Nissin Cup Noodles
What is Instant Ramen Noodles? Instant noodles were invented by Momofuku Andō, who was also the founder of Nissin. Instant noodles are pre-cooked noodles that are dried and packaged. They usually come with seasoning oil. Some Instant Noodles also come with dehydrated vegetables or powdered meat such as beef or chicken. Instant noodles are usually prepared by boiling in water for about 2-4 minutes. These noodles are considered as junk food. This product is high in Carbohydrates and Fat, while it is low on vitamins and minerals. Additionally, noodles contain high amounts of saturated fat, which has cause health issues. Furthermore, these noodles contain a high amount of sodium.
Nissin This company was founded by Momofuku Andō in 1948. Ando started the company in Japan as a small family operation. Mr. Ando’s goal was to create a satisfying ramen that could be eaten anywhere, anytime. And in ten years, Nissin Foods sold its first product. In 1970, Nissin opened a US subsidiary and started selling its products such as the “top ramen”. Today, Nissin’s headquarters is settled in Osaka, Japan. Nissin Foods has established many offices throughout the world such as Brazil, Mexico, China, India, and many more. Today, Nissin has 21,900 employees, enjoys net sales of over $3.2 billion per year, operates 29 plants in 11 countries, and its products are sold worldwide. Today, Nissin food continuous to create more satisfying products that are becoming more and more popular in today’s society.
Maruchan Maruchan is a part of a bigger company called the “Toyo Suisan”. The founder of this company is Mr. Kazuo Mori. In 1961, “Toyo Suisan” was becoming a very diverse food company which led them to entering the ramen noodle business. After a few years, they became one of the most successful food companies in Japan. In 1972, Toyo Suisan entered the international market. And in 1977, they opened their first
FST 125
Maruchan Instant Lunch Vs. Nissin Cup Noodles
What is Instant Ramen Noodles? Instant noodles were invented by Momofuku Andō, who was also the founder of Nissin. Instant noodles are pre-cooked noodles that are dried and packaged. They usually come with seasoning oil. Some Instant Noodles also come with dehydrated vegetables or powdered meat such as beef or chicken. Instant noodles are usually prepared by boiling in water for about 2-4 minutes. These noodles are considered as junk food. This product is high in Carbohydrates and Fat, while it is low on vitamins and minerals. Additionally, noodles contain high amounts of saturated fat, which has cause health issues. Furthermore, these noodles contain a high amount of sodium.
Nissin This company was founded by Momofuku Andō in 1948. Ando started the company in Japan as a small family operation. Mr. Ando’s goal was to create a satisfying ramen that could be eaten anywhere, anytime. And in ten years, Nissin Foods sold its first product. In 1970, Nissin opened a US subsidiary and started selling its products such as the “top ramen”. Today, Nissin’s headquarters is settled in Osaka, Japan. Nissin Foods has established many offices throughout the world such as Brazil, Mexico, China, India, and many more. Today, Nissin has 21,900 employees, enjoys net sales of over $3.2 billion per year, operates 29 plants in 11 countries, and its products are sold worldwide. Today, Nissin food continuous to create more satisfying products that are becoming more and more popular in today’s society.
Maruchan Maruchan is a part of a bigger company called the “Toyo Suisan”. The founder of this company is Mr. Kazuo Mori. In 1961, “Toyo Suisan” was becoming a very diverse food company which led them to entering the ramen noodle business. After a few years, they became one of the most successful food companies in Japan. In 1972, Toyo Suisan entered the international market. And in 1977, they opened their first
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