KOMPAs.com – Instant noodles are a practical food that is often the choice of many people. Apart from being cheap, its various flavors make it even more popular.
However, there is an opinion that the water used to boil instant noodles should be thrown away because it is considered unhealthy.
This assumption arises because the water is often thought to contain oil and chemicals from instant noodles, such as MSG, preservatives and coloring agents.
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In fact, as reported by Kompas.com (17/12/2024), instant noodle cooking water is not dangerous and can be consumed.
The benefits of instant noodle cooking water apart from consumption
Consuming instant noodle cooking water is usually done for boiled noodles or noodle soup. This used cooking water is usually thrown away for the fried instant noodle variant.
However, for those who make fried instant noodles or without sauce, don’t immediately throw away the water used to boil the instant noodles.
Even if you don’t consume it, the water used to boil instant noodles also has other benefits. Here is the list:
1. Soak beans or vegetables
Usually, beans or vegetables are soaked in plain water before cooking. However, you can try using water used to boil instant noodles.
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The mineral content in this water helps the beans become soft more quickly and the vegetables cook more quickly.
2. Watering the plants
According to several studies, water used to boil instant noodles which contains minerals can actually help plants grow faster than ordinary water. Make sure the water is cold before watering the plants to avoid damaging the roots.
3. Wash dirty dishes
The starch contained in the water used to boil instant noodles can remove stubborn stains on dishes.
Washing dirty dishes should not be done in the morning. Instead, clean dirty dishes before bed.
You simply rub the plate with the water before rinsing it with clean water. As a result, the dishes will be cleaner without requiring a lot of soap.
4. Soak the sore feet
If you experience pain in your feet, the water used to boil instant noodles can be used as a natural solution. Reheat the water until warm, then soak your feet for a few minutes. This method is believed to help relieve pain.
5. Makes hair shiny
Want shiny hair without having to go to the salon? Use the water used to boil instant noodles as a hair rinse.
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To do this, soak your hair in this water for 10 minutes, then wash it using shampoo as usual. The mineral content in this water can help hair look shinier.
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