Even though you love your pack of instant noodles, we bet you didn’t know these facts.

Instant noodles, the staple of many broken college students, dream meal of the kids and who can forget those 1 a.m. hunger pangs? Instant noodles are a part of our life in more than one way. Our grocery list is incomplete without the packs or cups of instant noodles. The best part about Instant noodles is that they are ready in a jiffy and you don’t have to be a gourmet cook to cook it. Here are some of the fascinating facts about Instant noodles; we bet you didn’t know.

1. The inventor of the very first instant noodle, Momofuku Ando, took a year researching and trying different methods before successfully inventing instant noodle in 1958.
2. Surprisingly, it was considered a luxury item in 1958 in Japan because the price was much higher than freshly made Udon and Soba noodles. But with the invention of cup noodles in 1971, the costs, however, fell.
3. Japanese considered instant noodles as their greatest invention of the 20^th century, which is accurate as it has not only dominated Japan but the whole of the world.
4. Instant noodles are known as Instant Ramen in Japan, Ramyeon in South Korea. It is said to be inspired by the classic Chinese dish Lo Mein.
5. The first noodles that have made it to space is our very own instant noodles. The creator Momofuku Ando created a special instant noodle for Japanese Astronaut Soichi Noguchi for his journey to Discovery Space Shuttle.
6. India is the third-largest consumer of the Instant Noodles, thanks to our never-ending obsession with masala Maggi. The first and second place goes to China and Indonesia, respectively.
7. There is a cup noodle museum in Yokohama, Japan that celebrates the greatness of instant noodles. You can make your instant ramen or noodle recipe. The museum has 5460 flavour combinations according to the official website of the museum.
8. Ever wondered why the dry noodles in the instant noodle pack so crispy? It is because contrary to popular opinion, it is not dried, it is fried and that too deep-fried. That is one more reason for you to eat your beloved instant noodles in moderation.

Even though it comes as a lifesaver when you are short of money, but it is not meant to be eaten regularly. So, enjoy your occasional hot pack of instant noodle and cuddle deep into the warmth and memories that it brings along.