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Nissin Chikin Ramen (\u65e5\u6e05\u30c1\u30ad\u30f3\u30e9\u30fc\u30e1\u30f3), the first marketed brand of instant noodles, launched in Japan on 25th August, 1958.\nThe product was created by Momofuku Ando, who developed the production method of flash frying noodles after they had been made, thereby drying them and extending their shelf life. His inspiration sprung from the food scarcity in Japan after the Second World War, and the Ministry of Health\u2019s attempts to distribute unpopular U.S.-supplied bread.\nIn this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly explore how Ando\u2019s invention became the world\u2019s emergency supply, student essential, and even prison currency\u2026\nFurther Reading:\n\n\n\u2018How Momofuku Ando invented instant ramen \u2014 and transformed Japanese cuisine\u2019 (Vox, 2015): https://www.vox.com/2015/3/5/8150929/momofuku-ando-ramen-instant-noodles\n\n\n\n\u2018Momofuku Ando & The Rise Of Ramen In Post-War Japan\u2019 (HistoryExtra, 2021): https://www.historyextra.com/period/20th-century/momofuko-ando-noodles-ramen-history-postwar-japan/\n\n\n\u2018How Instant Ramen Became An Instant Success\u2019 (Insider Business, 2021): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASlx70G2x-c\n\n\n\n#Food #Japan #50s #Inventions\nWe'll be back on Monday - unless you join\xa0\U0001f334CLUB RETROSPECTORS\U0001f334, where we give you ad-free listening AND a full-length Sunday episode every week!\nPlus, weekly bonus content, unlock over 70 bonus bits, and support our independent podcast.\nJoin now via\xa0Apple Podcasts\xa0or\xa0Patreon.\xa0Thanks!\n\xa0\nThe Retrospectors are Olly Mann, Rebecca Messina & Arion McNicoll, with Matt Hill.\nTheme Music: Pass The Peas. Announcer: Bob Ravelli. Graphic Design: Terry Saunders. Edit Producer: Sophie King.\nCopyright: Rethink Audio / Olly Mann 2023.\n Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices