For those of you who don’t know, Myojo was a local company that had been around for 30 years before being taken over by Nissinfoods in 2007. However, it’s still called Myojo and focuses on local, Singaporean flavours such as Prawn Noodle and Mee Pok. They’re not vegan because they contain an ingredient called “prawn powder,” which is essentially grounded prawn. Just because it’s a house brand doesn’t mean it’s bad. I can’t wait to try the other flavours! 3. Koka (5.5/10)

Chicken Noodles – Koka Noodles

Moderately active - Do light to moderate intensity exercise 3-4 times a week. E.g. going to the gym / swimming / cycling / horse riding / dance classes / playing golf. Daily dog walking (brisk pace, twice a day). Each noodle brand was given a score out of 10 and we ranked them according to how high they fared. We judged them based on the noodle’s texture, flavour of the soup as well as the overall experience. What we really appreciated was the dehydrated corn and cabbage which, when re-hydrated, provided a nice sweetness and textural contrast. Perhaps this is one instant noodle which we can eat for supper and not feel as guilty.

3. Koka (5.5/10)

It had a mild broth that was not too bland and the noodles were as per normal. Evident from the score, we found it very average with nothing too special nor memorable. 4. FairPrice (5.4/10) Cue drumroll* In top place is Nissin’s 出前一丁! When we found out the results, we weren’t surprised at all. The Japanese have mastered the art of instant noodles and there’s no doubt about that. The soup for 出前一丁 was flavourful and felt like a homemade one instead of one made with artificial flavourings. Together with the noodles which soaked up the soup perfectly, each mouthful was robust and wholesome.

Koka The Original Chicken Flavour Oriental Instant Noodles

Among the different flavors in their Original line, you can find flavors such as Seafood and Prawn, which are not suitable for vegans. To save you from all the trouble (and MSG), and to find out if our personal favourites were really “the best brand”, we organised a blind taste test in the office featuring eight different instant noodle brands (including crowd favourites like Nissin, Maggi & Myojo) that can be easily found in our supermarkets. To bring out the flavor of beef in meatless foods, food scientists attempt to mimic the chemistry found in certain meat profiles, using three different things: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified E621 as a food ingredient that’s “generally recognized as safe,” but there’s still a lot of controversy surrounding it. Why Is Beef Flavoring Vegan?KOKA's first spicy bowl series, a robust and rich broth paired with an addictive fiery taste! It's a perfect mix of flavours and spices with bouncy broad noodles.

Calories in Koka, Nutrition Information | Nutracheck Calories in Koka, Nutrition Information | Nutracheck

It’s an Umami substance that intensifies the meaty, savory flavor of food, making it much tastier, and it’s incredibly important in products such as Koka Noodles as it brings out a meaty flavor in their vegan noodles. Awakening your senses while boosting immunity with each delicious bite, this antioxidant-rich noodle, made with the unique Peruvian purple corn, is the epitome of taste meets wellness in the truest sense. Have you found yourself at the supermarket staring at all the shelves of instant noodles, wondering which brand you should buy? If you’re like me then the answer is a resounding yes.Koka uses 100% steamed and baked products in their noodles which are made with whole grain. It being a ‘healthier’ option in the world of MSG-filled soups was already a plus for us.

Koka Instant Noodles Chicken Flavour 70G - Tesco Groceries

E621 is a white, odorless, crystalline powder commonly used as a food additive, which is commonly referred to as MGS or Monosodium Glutamate. Volatile compounds – that help deliver the overall flavor profile, and many of these compounds go through a processing stage to adapt into a rounder meat flavor; In other words, creating a meaty flavor without meat involves combining different elements and adjusting them, a process that has been taking decades to develop.

1. Nissin 出前一丁 (7.5/10)

Inactive - Do very little exercise, going for the occasional walk (moderate pace, low intensity). Spend majority of leisure time doing activities such as watching TV, playing computer games, on the internet, reading, cooking, driving, general household chores. Koka is a brand of instant noodles, manufactured by Tat Hui Foods, a company founded in Singapore in 1986. Brought to you by Singapore’s beloved brand of instant noodles, KOKA Creamy Soup is an innovative combination of Western-style soup and Asian-inspired flavour and springy crushed noodles. Take a sip, and be prepared to be dazzled by a sizzling new taste sensation! Moderate - On your feet for much of the day, either standing or occasional slow paced walking. Typical jobs: shop assistant, teacher, chef/cook, bar worker, engineer. The noodles were as you’d expect them to be, but the soup was what pushed it to second place. The soup was flavourful without being overly salty. We were able to slurp up the bowl of noodles without have to take a sip of water after each mouthful.