Maruchan's story first began in 1953 when a young and determined Japanese visionary named Kazuo Mori started a small, frozen fish distributorship in Tokyo. Through hard work, commitment and perseverance, Mr. Mori's modest company soon grew into a successful food company, known as Toyo Suisan.

Tokyo, Japan Maruchan (マルちゃん, Maru-chan) is a brand of instant ramen noodles, cup noodles, and Yakisoba produced by Toyo Suisan of Tokyo, Japan. The Maruchan brand is used for noodle products in Japan, and as the operating name for Toyo Suisan's division in the United States, Maruchan Inc.

Maruchan is a Japanese word comprised of two parts, Maru and chan. Maru literally means round, as in the shape of a ball or a happy child's face. Maru also means rounded, as opposed to square or angular. In Japanese, round has a connotation of friendliness. The word chan is a suffix, used with a child's name.

Maruchan, Inc. In 1961, Toyo Suisan was becoming a diversified food company and entered the instant noodle business with the goal to achieve higher quality noodle products which were then on the market in Asia. By 1970 Toyo Suisan ranked as one of Japan's most prominent food companies.

■ Top Ramen by Nissin Foods and instant ramen by Maruchan also contributed greatly to its popularity. This was the start of ramen in the U.S., and with the addition of affordability and convenience, it quickly took off.

Though instant ramen noodles provide iron, B vitamins and manganese, they lack fiber, protein and other crucial vitamins and minerals. Additionally, their MSG, TBHQ and high sodium contents may negatively affect health, such as by increasing your risk of heart disease, stomach cancer and metabolic syndrome.

Though instant ramen noodles provide iron, B vitamins and manganese, they lack fiber, protein and other crucial vitamins and minerals. Additionally, their MSG, TBHQ and high sodium contents may negatively affect health, such as by increasing your risk of heart disease, stomach cancer and metabolic syndrome.

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• Yakisoba. Japanese Homestyle. View Products.

Ramen Noodle Ingredients: Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Vegetable Oil (Contains One or More of the Following: Canola, Cottonseed, Palm), Preserved by TBHQ, Contains Less than 1% of: Salt, Soy Sauce (Water, Wheat, Soybeans, Salt), Potassium ...

We hear this question occasionally as it has been an internet rumor for a long time. Please rest assured that there are no plastics or waxes used in the making of our instant noodle products.

We hear this question occasionally as it has been an internet rumor for a long time. Please rest assured that there are no plastics or waxes used in the making of our instant noodle products.

While instant ramen is not bad for you, it isn't recommended as a single food daily or multiple times per day on its own due to its high-sodium flavoring packet or broth. Adding additional toppings, such as protein and vegetables, to the wheat noodle and broth base can increase its nutrition profile.