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Cheap Noodle Variations

BuzzFeed Lists Budget Friendly Instant Ramen Hacks in this Short Video

— September 20, 2014 — Lifestyle
In this BuzzFeed video, 11 different instant ramen hacks are listed. If you are a college student, are away from home for the first time or just trying to eat within a budget, these cheap noodle recipes will come in extremely useful. From substituting cooked ramen as the bread in a grilled cheese sandwich to the crust of a pizza and even blending it to make gnochi, there are several fancy instant ramen hacks.

BuzzFeed also gives lots of options of things you can add to regular ramen soup. In addition to crumbling it up on a salad or in Chex mix, you can add different ingredients to your noodles to make it more tasty. This includes egg, butter, processed cheese, chicken nuggets and barbecue sauce, peanut butter or ranch dressing.
Trend Themes
1. Instant Ramen Hacks - There is a growing trend of finding creative and budget-friendly ways to enhance instant ramen dishes, opening opportunities for innovative instant ramen products and recipe apps.
2. Noodle-based Substitutes - There is an emerging trend in using cooked ramen as a substitution for traditional ingredients like bread or pizza crust, creating opportunities for alternative food products and meal replacement options.
3. Flavorful Ramen Additions - The trend of adding various ingredients to regular ramen soup to enhance its taste is gaining popularity, presenting opportunities for new flavor-enhancing condiments and personalized ramen spice blends.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry can explore innovative instant ramen products and recipe apps to cater to the growing demand for creative and budget-friendly ramen dishes.
2. Alternative Foods - The alternative food industry can develop products that use cooked ramen as a substitute for traditional ingredients, providing consumers with nutrient-rich and low-cost options for everyday meals.
3. Condiments and Spices - The condiments and spices industry can tap into the trend of adding ingredients to ramen soup by creating new flavor-enhancing condiments and personalized ramen spice blends to cater to individuals' taste preferences.
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