You know there’s a trope that many Americans have lived off of instant ramen at some point in their lives. It’s kind of like a right of passage that people look at with mixed emotions.
On the one hand, it’s like “Look at me now, I’m getting paper” or its wow that’s a lot of sodium. To be fair, shouldn’t all boxed pasta fall into the same category.
People found a way to make fresh pasta a pantry staple. Whether it’s boxed, canned, or bagged, it’s all processed food. The PR for processed ramen insint great here. Part of that stems from the instant foods purpose.
Instant Ramen Isn’t A Daily Meal
Instant ramen is a shelf staple. It’s considered junk food. Something that isn’t meant for daily consumption. They are ideal for emergency situations because of the carbohydrates shelf life. Truthfully, ramen is more than ready-to-boil noodles with a seasoning packet.
In general, restaurant and homemade style ramen are supposed to have meat and vegetables in it. The toppings make the meal more well rounded. Fresh or instant, you still can’t get past ramen’s high sodium soup base.
That being said, this comfort food is popular in both forms. Especially for consumers that want a quick meal. If we change how we perceive instant ramen, we can open ourselves up to different brands. This way, we can shop for quality over quantity
Why I Tried Sapporo Instant Ramen
To be honest, i bought it on a whim from Burlington Coat Factory. It was marked down, and I was craving something new. So, I bought a pack and was pleasantly surprised. The noodles were tender, and the broth was delicious. After that, I started looking for them.
To my surprise, Sapporo Ichiban Ramen is shelved in the International Food aisle. Not the pasta aisles like Samyang Buldack, Nongshim Shin, and Nissin Top Ramen. I assumed all Ramen options were shelved together. If I didn’t grab it from Burlington Coat Factory, I wouldn’t have searched for it at the grocery store.
Final Thoughts
If you’re curious about different foods, you should consider trying them. Just make sure you’re not allergic to its ingredients. My ramen craving may cost more now, but the quality makes it better.
Flavor wise, a 5 pack of Sapporo Ichiban Ramen costs about the same as a 12 Pack or Nissin Top Ramen. Budget wise, I’d still pick Sapporo or Nissin, because ramen isnt meant to be consumed daily anyways. So, that’s money well spent to me.
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