Indomie
Also known as: Indomie Mi Goreng
Indomie is an Indonesian instant-noodle brand from Indofood, launched in 1972 with a chicken flavour; its best-known variety is the broth-free Mi Goreng.
Indomie is an Indonesian instant-noodle brand made by Indofood. It first appeared in 1972 with a chicken flavour, and in 1982 the company launched Mi Goreng, the first dry noodle variant, eaten without broth and inspired by the traditional Indonesian fried-noodle dish.
On the Indomie website the noodles fall into two types: dry noodles (Mi Goreng in Original, Hot & Spicy, Barbeque Chicken, Satay, Rendang and other flavours) and soup noodles (Chicken, Vegetable, Chicken Curry). For Mi Goreng you boil the noodles, drain them and add the seasonings. The maker says its noodles are made from top-quality flour and fresh spices from Indonesia.
According to the company, production capacity is 19 billion packs a year and the noodles are sold in more than 100 countries.
Facts
| Year founded | 1972 (first flavour: chicken); Mi Goreng in 1982 |
|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia |
| House range | Mi Goreng (Original, Hot & Spicy, Barbeque Chicken, Satay, Rendang), Chicken, Vegetable, Chicken Curry |
| Raw material | flour and spices from Indonesia (according to the maker) |
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- Nissin Foods, Cup Noodles, Maggi 2-Minute Noodles
Frequently asked questions
What is Indomie Mi Goreng?
Dry instant noodles eaten without broth: you boil them, drain and add the seasonings; launched in 1982.
When did Indomie launch?
The brand first appeared in 1972 with Indomie Chicken flavour.
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- Maggi 2-Minute Noodles — Maggi 2-Minute Noodles is the classic Maggi instant noodle line in India, sold with a masala seasoning; the name promises noodles ready in two minutes.