Is Instant Noodle Boiled Water Safe to Consume?


KOMPAS.com – Recently, narratives about the dangers of instant noodle cooking water have been circulating widely on social media.

The post stated that instant noodle cooking water contains wax, so it is not safe to consume.

As a result, many people believe that the water from which instant noodles are first boiled should be thrown away. However, this claim turned out to be untrue and needs to be straightened out.

Also read: Recipe for Instant Bakwan Noodles, Practical and Filling Fried Foods

Facts about instant noodle cooking water

According to doctor and nutritionist Tan Shot Yen, instant noodle cooking water that changes color is still safe for consumption.

He emphasized that products that have been registered with the Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM) have met safety and hygiene standards.

“If the boiled water is dangerous, then the noodles are even more dangerous, right? Wow, that’s misleading,” said Tan as quoted by Kompas.com (12/1/2023).

This statement is reinforced by the book Instant Noodles: Myths, Facts and Potential (2016) by FG ​​Winarno.

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In the book it is stated that instant noodle cooking water actually contains nutrients such as salt (minerals) and vitamins which dissolve during the heating process. By throwing away the cooking water, the taste of the instant noodles will also be reduced.

The dangers of consuming instant noodles too often

Even though instant noodle cooking water is safe, excessive consumption of instant noodles is still not recommended.

Illustration of instant noodles.UNSPLASH/TO VIN Illustration of instant noodles.

According to Tan Shot Yen, instant noodles consumed too often can trigger various health problems such as obesity and nutritional disorders, especially in children.

Also read: Recipe for Instant Noodles in Milk Soup, Savory and Makes You Nail

“The term danger is relative. No one eats instant noodles and immediately gets sick or has convulsions. “However, if it becomes a habit, too often and too much, it’s dangerous,” he explained.


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