To make instant ramen, place the noodles in a pot of boiling water with seasoning. Since the noodles can also be heated in a microwave, college students living in dorms frequently eat them as a staple.
However, those who are short on time can easily rely on ramen noodles as they are inexpensive and quick to prepare.
To save consumers’ cooking time, the noodles are pre-cooked, having first been steamed and then air dried or fried.
Because of this, it’s likely that a lot of people eat ramen several times a day, which can result in a significant sodium intake.
While consuming instant ramen noodles on occasion won’t be harmful to your health, frequent use has been connected to a poor diet overall and a number of negative health effects.
The sodium content is listed on the nutrition information panel located at the rear of the food package.
Additionally, consumers can make a report if the sodium content is not disclosed on the package. They can either email the food producer directly or file a complaint with Ministry of Healths public complaint management system.
Consuming too much salt can result in hypertension and heart disease, which are the main causes of death and disability in Malaysia and the rest of the world. Research indicates that the typical Malaysian consumes 2050% more salt than what the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends, putting one’s health at serious risk. The Ministry of Health and WHO are working together on various programs to encourage and motivate people to make healthier food choices in order to lower salt consumption in Malaysia.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has been actively supporting the Ministry of Health’s public education campaigns about the dangers of excessive salt consumption and the need to limit salt intake. One example of prior work is a communication campaign for social and behavioral change that educated Malaysians of all ages about the dangers of consuming too much salt.
The Ministry of Health has implemented a new rule requiring food manufacturers to list the sodium* content on the nutrition information panel in order to increase consumer awareness of the salt content in packaged goods. Usually, this is located on the back of the product’s packaging. The amount of sodium in the product must be stated in milligrams (mg), either per 100 grams or 100 milliliters.
