Over the years, single-serve cup of noodle products have come to be seen as quick and inexpensive yet unhealthy meals that are packed with undesirable additives but they have been reinvented as of late, as exemplified by everything from options with reduced sodium and vitamin enhancements.
Nissin recently launched a vegetarian-friendly Cup Noodles Very Veggie Soy Sauce Flavor that contains a full serving of vegetables, without any added MSG or artificial flavors. While some of the most popular instant noodle flavors are chicken and beef, brands are now introducing entirely vegan- and vegetarian-friendly flavors.
With a focus on health, food brands are also reformatting the familiar comfort food with a healthy spin by using premium organic ingredients, plus gluten-free brown rice noodles or soybean noodles.
15 Better-for-You Noodle Cups
These Cup of Noodle Products Put a Healthy Spin on a Simple Meal:
Laura McQuarrie — Oct 1, 2018 — Lifestyle
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High-End Instant Noodles
The 'Goodles' Brand Decided to Recreate Standard Instant Noodle Packaging
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Upscale Instant Noodles
This New Cup Noodle Soup Flavor Tastes of Abalone and Oyster Stew
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Gourmet Noodle Cups
Nissin's Newest Cup of Noodles is a Convenient Michelin-Starred Meal
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Vitamin-Enriched Instant Noodles
The NISSIN Miso Ginger Energy Instant Noodle Cup is Flavorful
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All-Vegan Vietnamese Soups
Naughty Noah’s Makes Entirely Plant-Based Pho Noodle Cups
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Sodium-Reduced Instant Noodles
The Nissin Top Ramen is Now Free From Artificial Flavors and MSG
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Globally Inspired Noodle Cups
Lotus Foods' Rice Ramen Noodles Come in Flavors Like Masala Curry
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Soybean Noodle Soups
Explore Cuisine's Noodle Soups are a Healthy Alternative to Ramen
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Fiber-Rich Noodle Cups
The Single-Serve NutriPots are a Nutritious Ramen Alternative
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Veggie-Infused Instant Noodles
The Instant Cup Noodles Very Veggie Have a Serving of Vegetables
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Green Tea Noodle Cups
The Newest Nissin Cup Noodle Flavor is 'Matcha Seafood'
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Next-Gen Instant Noodles
Jinmailang's Instant Noodles Use Chinese Noodle Steam and Boil Technology
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Health-Conscious Packaged Noodles
These New Itsu Noodles Have Hand-Crafted Broths
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Noodle-Free Instant Soups
Cup Noodle Maker Nissin's New Products are 'No-Noodle Ramen' Broth Soups
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Veggie-Infused Ramen Cups
Cup Noodles Very Veggie Soy Sauce Flavor Contains One Serving of Veggies
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