Samyang Ramen
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| Type | Noodle |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | South Korea |
| Created by | Samyang Food |
| Main ingredients | Instant noodle, seasoning |
Samyang ramen (Instant Noodles) is instant ramen made by Samyang Foods, a South Korean grocery company.
History
It was launched as South Korea's first ramen product on September 15, 1963.[1]
Industrial oil scandal
On November 3, 1989, an anonymous letter was sent to the South Korean authorities alleging that Samyang ramen was made with industrial oil. This led to five food representatives, including one from Samyang Foods, being arrested under the Act on Special Measures for the Control of Health Offenses, and Food Sanitation Act.
On November 6, 1989, the Ministry of Health, Social Affairs, and Health ruled that ramen was safe for human consumption, and all detained representatives were released. However, the company's public reputation was left greatly damaged.
Trivia
The company claims their noodles are 50 m (164 ft) long.[2]
See also
- Samyang Food
- Samyang's Hot Chicken Flavor Ramen
References
- ^ "국내 최초 라면 '삼양' 맛 보세요". 다음 뉴스 (in Korean). 2009-09-14. Retrieved 2017-11-29.
- ^ "<'남자라면' 제일 두껍고, '삼양라면' 가장 길다> | 연합뉴스". www.yonhapnews.co.kr. 16 November 2012. Retrieved 2017-11-29.