# Reformulated Instant Noodle Products Mr Lee’s Noodles Have an Improved Recipe for Enhanced Flavor By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-06-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-lees-noodles References: [conveniencestore](https://www.conveniencestore.co.uk/products/mr-lees-pure-foods-reformulates-noodle-cups-/594192.article) & [mrleesnoodles](https://www.mrleesnoodles.com) The Mr Lee’s Noodles lineup of instant noodles have been reformulated by the brand to help enhance their flavor and environmental profile to identify what can be done to revamp convenient food varieties. The instant noodles each have a more balanced seasoning recipe, while the Tai Chi Chicken and Coconut Chicken Laksa varieties have been infused with 100% chicken breast. Each of the varieties are low in calories, sugar and are [free of gluten](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-bone-broth-ramen-cup), while still having the same amount of freeze-dried vegetables and protein as the previous formulations. The Mr Lee’s Noodles instant noodle reformulations were touted by Founder Damien Lee who said, "Taste doesn’t have to come at the sacrifice of healthfulness in food, and Mr Lee’s Noodles are proving that point in the [convenience food sector](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maruchan-products). Our noodles are tasty and guilt-free, crafted by real people, using only the finest of ingredients. No worries, eat happy.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Reformulated Instant Noodle Products:** Opportunity for developing healthier and more flavorful instant noodle options. - **Enhancing Flavor and Environmental Profile:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to improve the taste and sustainability of convenience food. - **Balanced Seasoning and Added Protein:** Potential for creating instant noodles with better nutritional profiles and increased protein content. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Convenience Food Industry:** Opportunity for companies to revamp their instant noodle offerings to meet the demand for healthier and more environmentally friendly options. - **Health Food Industry:** Potential to tap into the market for nutritious and low-calorie convenience food products. - **Gluten-free Food Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create gluten-free instant noodle options without compromising taste or texture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Powered Umami Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-protein-instant-ramen.md) - [Restaurant-Inspired Instant Noodle Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/itsu-noodles-broth.md) - [Protein-Rich Instant Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gym-kitchen-instant-noodles.md) - [Protein-Rich Low-Carb Noodle Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dry-noodles.md) - [Noodle-Free Instant Ramens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomen-ramen.md) - [Healthy Instant Ramens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthy-instant-ramen.md) - [Air-Dried Restaurant-Inspired Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/momofuku-noodles.md) - [Ultra-Flavorful Bone Broth Ramens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bone-broth-ramen.md) - [Authentic Heat-and-Eat Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-noodle-bowls-and-heat-serve-meat-entrees.md)