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The Challenge
Instant noodles using healthier ingredients
Assignment: Formulation of instant noodles with protein-rich and high fibre ingredients but at the same, it should be nutritious, containing essential nutrients like dietary fibre, phytochemicals and antioxidants. Instead of wheat flour (low protein and dietary fibre content), consumer approached us to prepare instant noodles with high protein and fibre content.
Solution: Our food technologists at the Food Research Lab formulated instant noodles using two primary ingredients rich in protein and dietary fibre. The formulated instant noodle sample product was checked against the standard noodles and analysed for moisture, protein, fibre, and calcium. The study also evaluated the effect of storage and packaging material on the shelf life of incorporated noodles. The findings showed that the protein-based pasta performed better than the standard control. Finally, we compared the different packaging materials, such as high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and low-density polyethylene and found the former suitable.
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