# Chili-Infused Asian Noodles GEKI's Fiery Hot Chicken Noodles are Infused with Real Chili Flakes By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-08-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geki References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nissin-foods-usa-launches-first-of-its-kind-chili-infused-noodles-with-geki-301912378.html) & [Nissinfoods](http://www.Nissinfoods.com/)  Cup Noodles creator Nissin Foods is launching a new brand called [GEKI](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissin-geki) geared at spice enthusiasts. GEKI, which means "extreme" in Japanese, speaks to fans of Asian food who want extreme flavor experiences and fiery meals that are as quick to make as they are comforting. GEKI is introducing itself to the world with Fiery Hot Chicken, which shares the result of a new and cutting-edge manufacturing technology developed by [Nissin Foods USA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-noodles-everything-bagel) that infuses real chili flakes right into the round noodles. According to the brand, the result is a "red hue and a fierce heat that comes from within." These chili-infused noodles give spicy food fans more of what they crave from the higher end of [Nissin Foods'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-noodles-wings) six-chili pepper scale. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 17% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Extreme Flavor Experiences:** GEKI caters to spice enthusiasts who want fiery meals that are as quick to make as they are comforting. - **Chili-infused Food:** GEKI's new manufacturing technology infuses real chili flakes into the round noodles, creating a red hue and fierce heat. - **Spicy Food Cravings:** Nissin Foods' higher end chili-infused noodles satisfy spicy food fans. ### Where This Applies - **Instant Noodles:** GEKI offers a new brand of instant noodles infused with real chili flakes. - **Spice and Seasoning:** The launch of GEKI caters to the demand for extreme flavors in the spice and seasoning industry. - **Packaged Food:** GEKI's chili-infused Asian noodles tap into the market for convenient and spicy packaged food products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spicy Wavy Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissin-geki.md) - [Chili-Infused Noodle Packets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissin-hot-spicy-fire-wok.md) - [Extra-Spicy Noodle Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asha-x-hot-ones.md) - [Sauce-Forward Spicy Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saucy-noods-stirfry-style-noodles.md) - [Ultra-Spicy Ramen Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nongshim.md) - [Chili Crisp Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chili-crisp-noodles.md) - [Mess-Free Chicken Wing-Inspired Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-noodles-wings.md) - [Air-Dried Restaurant-Inspired Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/momofuku-noodles.md) - [Restaurant-Inspired Ramen Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gold-spicy-tonkotsu.md)