Instant noodles are a type of pre-cooked noodle usually sold in individual packets, cups, or bowls. Its main ingredients are typically flour, starch, water, salt, and/or a salt substitute known as kansui. It is a type of alkaline mineral water that contains sodium carbonate and usually potassium carbonate. Palm oil is also a common ingredient used in it. Originally produced by flash frying. However, nowadays, air-dried noodles are also available. They come with flavouring packets that contain seasoning, salt, and monosodium glutamate (MSG).
Japan made first instant noodles in 1958. The world’s first-ever instant noodles invented by Momofuku Ando, the Taiwanese-Japanese inventor and businessman who founded Nissin Food Products Co. Ltd. Since its invention, instant noodles have become a well-loved convenience food for millions of consumers all over the world.
Why are instant noodles unhealthy
Consuming instant noodles on a daily basis can have a number of very serious consequences for your health. They are high in sodium. A single serving can have anywhere between 397 – 3678mg of sodium per 100g serving, sometimes even more. While sodium is an essential mineral for the proper functioning of your body, too much sodium isn’t good for your health.
Having a diet high in salt has linked to an increase in the risk for stomach cancer, heart disease and stroke. Further, in individuals considered salt-sensitive, a high-sodium diet may increase their risk for high blood pressure. In turn, can negatively impact heart and kidney health.
Instant noodles have MSG, which is a very common additive found in many processed foods. Its primary role is to enhance the flavor of foods. While it is widely used in many types of foods and is approved for consumption by the FDA, there are concerns regarding its short- and long-term effects on the body.
They have been linked to poor diet quality. Some studies have shown that regular consumption of them is associated with poor overall diet quality. Consumers of these found to have a significantly decreased intake of protein, calcium, vitamin C, phosphorus, iron, niacin, and vitamin A. They also had an increased intake of sodium and calories. Instant noodles have also been found to increase one’s risk of developing metabolic syndrome, a condition that increases your risk for heart disease, diabetes, and stroke.
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