LINGHANG FOOD (SHANDONG) CO., LTD

Is the Non-fried Instant Noodles healthier than fried instant noodle?

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1. What is the difference of the producing process between fried instant noodles and non-fried instant noodles?
There is only one step difference in the production process of them, that is fried and hot air-dried.
The taste of fried instant noodles is better and more fragrant.

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2.The advantage of fried instant noodles.
The moisture content of fried instant noodles is less than 8%, the moisture content of non-fried instant noodles is about 12%, so that the shelf life of non-fried instant noodle is around 6 months which shorter than the fried ones.
The shelf life of fried instant noodles is around 12months.
Linghang fried instant noodle moisture content is only 2.82%

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3. The advantage of non-fried instant noodles.

The oil content of fried instant noodles cake is about 19%, and that of non-fried instant noodles cake is about 5%.

However, due to the hot air drying, the taste of the noodles is not good, as more fat will feel fragrant, so the factory usually adds more fat to the seasoning package of non-fried instant noodles. The fat on non-fried instant noodles’ seasoning is similar with fried ones. 

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4. Additive comparison
The price of non-fried instant noodles is higher because hot air drying is an energy-intensive process instead of the ingredients of non-fried instant noodles are more expensive. And in order to cooperate with the hot air drying process, factories usually need to use gluten-enhancing agents and guar gum in noodle cake.

Non-fried instant noodles suppliers show that no-fried products are healthier than fried ones. This is just a marketing description, in different aspects, fried instant noodles and non-fried instant noodles have their own advantages.
Customer should depends on their needs to chose the suitable product. Instead of directly affirming that non-fried instant noodles are better than fried instant noodles.


Post time: Mar-17-2023