Momofuku Ando, the Japanese inventor of instant noodles — a dish that has sustained college students for decades — has died. He was 96.
Nissin Food Products Co., the company Ando founded, said on its Web site that he died Friday after suffering a heart attack.
Born in Taiwan, Ando founded his company in 1948 from a humble family operation. Faced with food shortages in post-World War II Japan, Ando thought a quality, convenient noodle product would help feed the masses.
In 1958, his "Chicken Ramen" — the first instant noodle — was introduced after many trials. Following its success, the company added other products, such as the "Cup Noodle" in 1971.
Nissin Food Products Co., the company Ando founded, said on its Web site that he died Friday after suffering a heart attack.
Born in Taiwan, Ando founded his company in 1948 from a humble family operation. Faced with food shortages in post-World War II Japan, Ando thought a quality, convenient noodle product would help feed the masses.
In 1958, his "Chicken Ramen" — the first instant noodle — was introduced after many trials. Following its success, the company added other products, such as the "Cup Noodle" in 1971.
4 comments:
yeah may his soul rest in peace, the creator of the only meal u know how to cook :P
he is the founder of nissin .. do you have any idea how many nissin cup noodles i ate while i was in uni .. chicken .. creamy chicken .. chicken vegetable .. spicy chile picante .. beef .. ahhhh :(
and no it's not the only thing .. i am the sandwich king remember :p
btw did u notice his name .. momofuku .. do u think kanu ydal3u momo? :D
or maybe just mo :)
lool i just noticed the reply, and i only noticed the name :D and momo ana me7tekerto :p
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