What makes any instant ramen noodles taste and feel different from regular pasta when cooked ? And why/how do ramen noodles curl during the making process ?

Question

What makes any instant ramen noodles taste and feel different from regular pasta when cooked ? And why/how do ramen noodles curl during the making process ?

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Answer 1

Ramen noodles are just a different thing than (Italian) pasta.

In particular, ramen noodles are [made with an alkaline dough](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alkaline_pasta). That changes the texture of the noodles, and is responsible for their characteristic yellow color.