About Us - Ichiban Ramen (2024)

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Why do people love instant ramen so much? ›

Convenience. Sheer convenience is one of the main reasons that drive the popularity of instant soup noodles. Preparing a bowl of noodle soup from scratch is an affair that takes a matter of minutes. All you need is some hot water, some (delicious) instant noodle soup, and a few minutes to wait for it to be ready.

This is the best and OG instant ramen brand. The flavor is unmatched and it's so easy and convenient to make. Love that the soup base can be used at your discretion. I love adding an egg to make the broth creamy.

Details: The Sapporo Ichiban Original soup is a combination of soy sauce and chicken broth that is infused with the aroma of sweet vegetables, garlic and a hint of ginger.

Today, there are 5.72 billion servings of instant noodles consumed in Japan every year, according to Hasuo's association. So, technically, on average, a Japanese person eats 45.2 servings of instant noodles every year. Worldwide, 103.6 billion servings of instant ramen are eaten in one year.

Ramen noodles are a carbohydrate-rich, comforting, budget-friendly and widely available dish that can be enjoyed quickly whenever you'd like. While instant ramen is not bad for you, it isn't recommended as a single food daily or multiple times per day on its own due to its high-sodium flavoring packet or broth.

The culprit is the highly processed ingredients like saturated fat and high sodium. They contribute to high blood sugar, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Heart disease includes the risk of heart failure.

The seasoning packets that come with instant noodles contain MSG. These MSGs are chemically synthesized and can trigger the pleasure center of the brain, making you want to eat more. That's why when you eat instant noodles, you always have endless aftertastes. By the way, excessive intake of MSG is harmful to the body.

But recently, a study in Korea proved how unhealthy eating a lot of instant noodles is. 💢That was the first key to its success, it was the ideal dish to feed simple working people, who had little time to stop and eat. They are also very complete recipes, nutritionally speaking, and there are options for all tastes.

In summary, the popularity of instant noodles can be attributed to their convenience and affordability, cultural influence and variety of flavors. Momof*cku Ando played a major role with three key inventions throughout his life. Chicken Ramen in 1958. Cup Noodles in 1971 and Space Ramen in 2005.

During World War II, ramen became even more popular in Japan as a cheap and filling meal for soldiers and civilians alike. After the war, cheap and convenient instant ramen noodles were introduced, making the dish even more accessible to the general public.