# Relaxed Ramen Weights The Cupmen Lid Holders Keep Steam in to Cook Instant Noodles By Marissa Liu | Published 2010-06-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cupmen-lid-holders References: [spoon-tamago](http://www.spoon-tamago.com/2010/06/07/cupmen-2-waiting-for-your-instant-noodles/) & [shop.h-concept.jp](http://shop.h-concept.jp/fs/hshop/90) When eating instant noodles, patience is a virtue. Waiting the three minutes for your noodles to soften can sometimes be tricky -- not only are you hungry but the 'lid' keeps turning up and precious heat is escaping. Design label 'h concept' has a solution: the Cupmen lid holders. Cupmen lid holders are [silicone figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantlers-rations) that weigh down the lid and keep steam from escaping thus letting you enjoy your instant noodles faster. There are two versions of the cupmen lid holders -- one reclining, the other holding on for dear life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Steam Retention:** The Cupmen lid holders demonstrate an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the steam retention market by preventing heat from escaping during the cooking process. - **Food Design:** The design label h concept showcases a trend in innovative food design by creating silicone figurines that serve a functional purpose in the eating experience. - **Convenience Products:** The Cupmen lid holders reflect a trend in the development of convenient kitchen tools that enhance the user experience while preparing and consuming food. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchen Utensils and Gadgets:** The Cupmen lid holders are relevant to the kitchen utensils and gadgets industry, offering a unique and practical solution for cooking instant noodles. - **Food Packaging:** The steam retention feature of the Cupmen lid holders presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the food packaging industry, improving the functionality and convenience of instant noodle containers. - **Consumer Products:** The Cupmen lid holders align with a trend in consumer products that prioritize practicality and efficiency, adding value to the instant noodle eating experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Instant Noodle Measuring Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissin-cup-noodle-measuring-cup.md) - [Novelty Noodle Cup Humidifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novelty-humidifiers.md) - [Ergonomic Instant Noodle Forks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-x-nissin-the-fork.md) - [Dedicated Instant Noodle Cookers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanko-instant-ramen-for-one-cooker.md) - [Artistic Cup Noodle Lids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistic-cup-noodle.md) - [Restaurant-Quality Ramen Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-noodles-ramen-bistro.md) - [Quick-Cook Ramen Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barikata-55-ramen-kenta-negi-tonkotsu.md) - [Noodle-Free Instant Ramens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomen-ramen.md) - [Microwave-Safe Noodle Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papercupconfessions.md)