Dried ramen, also known as instant noodles, was invented in 1958 by Momofuku Ando, a Taiwanese-Japanese entrepreneur and founder of Nissin Foods. Inspired by the post-World War II food shortages in Japan, Ando sought to create a convenient, affordable and shelf-stable meal. After experimenting in a shed behind his home, he developed a flash-frying method that dehydrated pre-cooked noodles, allowing them to be rehydrated in boiling water in just two minutes. Launched as Chikin Ramen, this innovation was initially a luxury item, costing six times more than fresh noodles, but its convenience led to widespread popularity, revolutionizing global food culture. By 1971, Ando introduced Cup Noodles, further simplifying preparation and making ramen a global phenomenon, with over 103 billion serving

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