eli5: How do “instant” versions of foods (instant oatmeal, coffee, rice, etc.) exist? Why are they not the standard since they’re so efficient?

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eli5: How do “instant” versions of foods (instant oatmeal, coffee, rice, etc.) exist? Why are they not the standard since they’re so efficient?

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For the longest time I thought all ramen was the same as the cheap instant ramen packs. But then I had the fresh stuff at a restaurant and oh my GOD it was AMAZING! Point is, instant things are often much less tasty than freshly prepared. Plus you can’t get whole eggs, fresh beef and tofu, fresh veggies etc inside the instant packs.