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

The curls on the noodles are from special silicone flaps on the machine that create the pattern as the noodles are pushed through the end of the process.

The flavor is different because there is a **ton** of salt in them. More salt than in the flavor packet, in fact.