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This is a transcript of a video about the history, production and consumption of instant noodles. The video covers the origin of the noodles in Japan, the invention of the chicken ramen by Momofuku Ando, the different types of noodles around the world, the ingredients and nutritional value of the noodles, and the cultural and economic impact of the noodles. The video also includes a taste test of three brands of noodles and an advertisement for an affiliate network. The video is informative, humorous and engaging.
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1. Instant noodles are often considered the cheapest and most unhealthy food in the world.
2. There are two museums dedicated to noodles.
3. Instant noodles have been taken into space.
4. The history of instant noodles began with their invention by Momofuku Ando in Japan after World War II.
5. Ando was born in Taiwan when it was under Japanese rule.
6. Ando opened his own textile factory at the age of 22.
7. Japan faced a food shortage post-World War II, leading to the invention of instant noodles.
8. Instant noodles were initially considered a luxury item in Japan.
9. The global consumption of instant noodles is extremely high, with China consuming 46 billion packs a year.
10. The average price of a pack of instant noodles globally is around 13 cents.
11. Instant noodles consist mainly of wheat flour, salt, flavoring, and starch.
12. The dough for instant noodles is steamed and then fried or dried in hot air.
13. A single pack of instant noodles can stretch up to 40 meters when soaked and unraveled.
14. The production process of instant noodles includes a step called gelatinization, which allows them to be cooked quickly by just adding boiling water.
15. Instant noodles have remained largely unchanged since their creation and are made similarly worldwide, with variations in dried vegetables and seasonings.
16. In American prisons, instant noodles have become a form of currency since 2016.
17. An economic well-being index in Thailand is based on the consumption of instant noodles; less consumption indicates higher well-being.
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