01.07.07
Ramen King dies at 96
Check out this article about the creator of instant ramen. I used to eat alot of instant ramen, but in recent times, I have been able to get my hands on fresh ramen. I would have to agree with him though. Peace comes when people are well-feed. Well atleast at the basic level…. The dude gets two thumbs up in my book.
Ando was inspired to develop the instant noodle after coming upon a long line of people on a cold night shortly after World War II. They were waiting to buy freshly made ramen at a black market food stall.
The experience convinced him that “peace will come to the world when the people have enough to eat,” according to Nissin.
In 1971, Nissin introduced the Cup Noodle featuring instant ramen in a waterproof plastic foam container. Dubbed the “Ramen King,” Ando is credited with expanding Nissin into the No. 1 company in the industry and was well-known for his dedication to his work.
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In July 2005, Nissin introduced a vacuum packed instant noodle specially designed for Japanese astronaut Soichi Noguchi to eat during a mission aboard the U.S. space shuttle Discovery.
Showcasing his Space Ram noodles, Ando said, “I’m happy I’ve realized my dream that noodles can go into space.”