Ranking of the best instant noodle brands for 2022

Instant noodles have long been used by many people, not only travelers, summer residents and workers eat it. The availability and ease of preparation made it possible to brew it at home with a lack of time for cooking or if you want a quick bite to eat. There are different opinions about such food, there is no unequivocal opinion about the benefits and harms. How useful, which companies produce it, we will consider all the advantages and disadvantages of instant noodles in the article.

Characteristic

Instant noodles - pasta, which, to be ready for consumption, must be poured with boiling water and let it brew for 5-10 minutes.

The inventor is Momofuku Ando, ​​a Japanese of Taiwanese origin, who founded Nissin Food Products Co., Ltd in 1958.

In Russia, they began to produce since 1991, the first was the Anakom company.

It is also popular in Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan-made instant noodles are 6 times more popular and in demand than traditional ones.

Among the variety of species on the market, it is difficult to choose something specific for yourself. Consider what is common between the types of this product, and what not-so-useful additives manufacturers add to the composition.

What is in any noodles

Flour (wheat, although there is rice and egg), vegetable oil (sunflower, soybean), dried vegetables (mainly paprika, tomatoes, carrots, corn, parsley), spices (salt, garlic, cloves, coriander, hot peppers).

Differences

For different tastes, different flavoring powders and flavorings are added. In rare cases, when meat is really added to the composition, mainly broth powders from beef, pork, mushrooms, and seafood are added.
Some models come with the function of draining water after brewing from a hole in the glass lid.

Nutritional supplements

Depending on the manufacturer, some additives may be present to add spice and aroma:

• preservatives (E 211, E 202);
• dyes (most often burnt sugar is used, it tints the ingredients brown);
• stabilizers and thickeners (guar and xanthan gums);
• flavor enhancers (monosodium glutamate, inosinate, sodium guanylate);
• acidity regulators (sodium acetate and diacetate, citric, succinic, acetic acids).

In small quantities, these drugs do not harm human health. It is not recommended to use them too often. To avoid mistakes when choosing a product, carefully read the composition on the label.

This product is very easy to cook on your own, at home, for convenience, there is a step-by-step cooking instruction on the pack, where it is written how to cook and serving tips. You can come up with new recipes and combinations with your own hands.

Types of noodles

• wheat (made from both durum and soft wheat, it is the most common);
• rice (made from rice flour, product width from 2 mm to 3 cm, depending on the type of product);
• buckwheat (not often prepared from it, it has a balanced content of proteins, fats and carbohydrates);
• egg (made from egg flour, the thinnest pasta is obtained from it, the width is less than 1 mm, sometimes a little wheat flour is added to it for consistency).

• fast cooking;
• not expensive in price;
• long shelf life;
• Easy to take with you for lunch or when traveling.

• chemistry in the composition (preservatives, flavor enhancers);
• constant use is bad for the stomach;
• contains a lot of fats and oils;
• in the process of preparing noodles for storage and sale, almost all useful substances die;
• The photo on the label does not always match the product inside the package.

Production process

1. Noodle production. To do this, select the necessary flour and additional components, knead the dough, and produce the necessary type of pasta. For this, special automated lines are used. It is on them that the famous “wave” is obtained.
2. Pasta is heat treated with steam (90-100 degrees).
3. The products are deep-fried (140-150 degrees). There are some features depending on the manufacturer. Some use high-quality expensive palm oil, and some take sunflower oil to reduce costs.
4. Cooling. After roasting, the product enters the cooling tunnel, where it cools down and is prepared for the packaging stage.
5. Package. The final stage is the transfer of the noodles themselves and the necessary spices to the container and transfer it for sale.

Best instant noodles

The rating was based on the description, popularity of products and customer reviews in online stores. The best manufacturers and brands of each brand were selected. One of each.

According to buyers, these semi-finished products are the best.

Korean production

Korean manufacturers occupy a large part of the Russian market, their products are the most diverse. You can choose for every taste.

Doshirak with beef flavor

Doshirak is one of the most popular brands in our country. It was with him that acquaintance with instant noodles began. Today, their product line is quite diverse, but the most purchased option is beef. The average price of such a product: 50 rubles.

• time-tested manufacturer;
• price (most brands are inexpensive, budget);
• availability;
• There is a fork for easy cooking outside the home.

• caloric content;
• not recommended for people with gastrointestinal problems.

General characteristics	Indicators
main ingredient	beef
Package	container
Fork in the set	there is
Weight (g)	90

Samyang spicy chicken ramen Hot chicken flavor ramen

Like most Asian dishes, it has a spicy sauce. Chicken stew product. Average cost: 140 rubles.

• large portion;
• quality products included.

• hot sauce (some people need half a package of seasonings);
• price.

General characteristics	Indicators
main ingredient	chicken
Package	pack
Fork in the set	No
Weight (g)	145

Ottogi Yeul Ramen

Manufactured by the Korean company Ottogi. It has a very spicy sauce, a small gram, only 62 gr. Average cost: 125 rubles.

• high-quality components in the composition;
• proven manufacturer.

• price;
• not everyone is suitable for spiciness, for some, half a bag of seasonings is enough;
• inconvenience of steaming (no lid).

General characteristics	Indicators
main ingredient	pork
Package	cup
Fork in the set	No
Weight (g)	62

Tempura Udon Nongshim

For cooking, wheat flour is used, the thickness of the paste is 2-4 mm. Average price: 111 rubles.

• large portion;
• rich and appetizing;
• good quality raw materials used.

• price;
• suggests cooking.

General characteristics	Indicators
Taste	shrimp, cuttlefish
Package	pack
Fork in the set	No
Weight (g)	118

But did you know that if noodles are sold in a bag, and not in a glass, then it is subject to short-term cooking: 3-5 minutes after boiling water. Such noodles are not steamed, but boiled.

Seafood flavor udong

Inside the large package are 2 vacuum bags with noodles, which allows you to split your meal in half. Price: 100 rubles.

• large package;
• the package is divided into 2 portions;
• price.

• there is no container for brewing, it is necessary to brew in boiling water for 3-4 minutes.

General characteristics	Indicators
main ingredient	seafood
Package	pack
Weight (g)	424

Thai made

Mama Thai Instant Noodles with Tom Yum Shrimp Flavor

Packing - 60 gr, package. Like most Thai foods, it has hot sauce. Cost: from 43 rubles.

• price;
• fragrant.

• hot sauce (not for everyone);
• not available everywhere.

General characteristics	Indicators
main ingredient	Shrimps
Package	package
Fork in the set	No
Weight (g)	60

Indonesian made

Indomie Mi Goreng fried spicy

Indonesian, with spicy sauce. It has a rich taste of classic noodles, with a spicy sauce. Cost: 84 rubles.

• classic taste;
• ease of preparation (glass);
• high quality.

• price;
• the inconvenience of opening packages with oil and sauce;
• small portion.

General characteristics	Indicators
main ingredient	Classic, with sauce
Package	cup
Weight (g)	82

Japanese made

Nissin Beef flavor

Japanese product quality, small quantity per pack. Cost: 105 rubles.

• high quality raw materials;
• ease of preparation (glass);
• instruction in Russian.

• price;
• small portion.

General characteristics	Indicators
Ingredient	Beef
Package	cup
Weight (g)	64

Russian production

ANACOM with beef

Manufactured by Improd LLC. The manufacturer claims that such products can be tasty and healthy, only natural vegetables, herbs, without GMOs and dyes are used in the preparation. Average price: 69 rubles.

• price;
• lack of dyes and preservatives;
• ease of steaming (there is a special container).

• frequent use is not desirable for people with gastrointestinal problems;
• not available in all stores.

General characteristics	Indicators
main ingredient	Beef
Package	container
Weight (g)	90

EVERY DAY with chicken flavor

Domestic manufacturer, in a pack pieces of dried minced chicken, a mixture of vegetables and spices. Cost: from 20 rubles. A quick and convenient snack solution.

• price;
• rich and fragrant;
• optimal price / quality ratio.

• it is not recommended to use in food every day;
• light weight (75 gr).

General characteristics	Indicators
Ingredient	Chicken
Package	container
Weight (g)	75

Big Lunch in sauce with chicken fillet pieces

A large portion allows you to quickly and permanently satisfy your hunger, due to the high calorie content of the product. Average cost: 74 rubles.

• large portion;
• fragrant and not fresh composition;
• ease of preparation (there is a container).

• chicken broth is in a separate package, it is not always convenient to open;
• not recommended for frequent use.

General characteristics	Indicators
Additive	Chicken
Package	container
Weight (g)	100

Sen Soy Rice noodles with Thai Pad Thai sauce

A feature of this product is noodles (it is not wheat, but rice). Average cost: 119 rubles.

• quality ingredients;
• unusual, taste;
• big portion.

• price;
• sticks together if cooked incorrectly.

General characteristics	Indicators
Additive	Rice noodles with Thai sauce
Package	container
Weight (g)	125

BIGBON Max with sauce Grilled beef

Produced by LLC TPK "BioFood". For convenience of preparation outside the house in a set there is a fork. Cost: 50 rubles.

• price;
• availability;
• fork kit.

• unusual taste “with smoke” for an amateur;
• no lid, uncomfortable to steam.

General characteristics	Indicators
Ingredient	Grilled beef
Package	cup
Fork in the set	there is
Weight (g)	95

Rollton Egg noodles with beef “home-style” spicy

Produced by Mareven Food Central LLC. A feature is egg noodles, not wheat, as in most species. Price: 50 rub.

• price;
• large portion;
• unusual taste (egg).

• not suitable for everyday food (as part of preservatives);
• not recommended for people with gastrointestinal diseases.

General characteristics	Indicators
Ingredient	egg noodles with beef flavor
Package	container
Fork in the set	there is
Weight (g)	90

Business Menu "Fleet style pasta" with beef

Big portion, amazing taste. Average cost: 89 rubles. Optimal price/quality ratio.

• large portion;
• price;
• does not contain GMOs.

• inconvenience of cooking (no tight lid).

General characteristics	Indicators
Ingredient	with beef flavor
Package	container
Fork in the set	there is
Weight (g)	130

Chinese made

Chinese instant noodles with seafood flavor

Product cost: 88 rubles. Not sharp. Seafood gives its own special flavor, which attracts lovers of such food.

• large portion;
• unusual aroma.

• inconvenient packaging (package);
• inaccessibility (not everywhere you can buy).

General characteristics	Indicators
main ingredient	Seafood
Package	package
Weight (g)	103

Ve-wong with chicken

Distinctive feature: it is made from soft varieties of wheat. Energy value: 320.8 kcal
For convenience, a disposable fork is provided. Average cost: 330 rubles.

• container (convenient to brew);
• There is a disposable fork.

• price;
• composition (many additives).

General characteristics	Indicators
Ingredients	Chicken
Package	container
Fork in the set	there is
Weight (g)	85

What to look out for

To avoid mistakes when buying, consider the basic rules of choice:

1. Such food, cooked in a few minutes, will be harmful to children and pregnant women, and should not be purchased by people with gastrointestinal diseases. It is important to consider who you are buying the product for. It is also not recommended to use it on an ongoing basis, it can cause stomach diseases.
2. Price. You should not overpay for the brand of the company, in most cases the noodles are of approximately the same composition, the brand affects the price, but not always the quality. Read the ingredients of the product carefully.
3. Product taste. Noodles are represented on the market by a wide range. There are flavors of kimchi, pork, chicken, beef, mushrooms. Often there are new items with exotic additives. Products should be suitable in taste, if you don’t like mushroom, don’t take it, take the one that, in your opinion, is more appetizing. Otherwise, you may be disappointed in the taste of the product.
4. Where could I buy. The question of how to choose and where to buy is important, you can of course look after noodles in the supermarket, but you can also order online from an online store. The main selection criterion is the issue of cost. How much the same product costs in a particular store is a decisive factor in choosing a place of purchase.
5. Which company is better to buy. Look through the product lines of different manufacturers, and choose the best ones that suit your taste, composition and price.

Read the composition of instant noodles, look for your taste and let the quick snack be delicious. However, remember that often instant noodles cannot be eaten.