OPINION
Instant Noodles: Are they Harmful to our Health?
The debate has been on for some years now on whether eating popular Instant Noodles like Chikki, Dangote and
Indomie are really harmful to our health.
According to reports by the World Instant Noodle Association (WINA), Nigeria is currently ranked the largest
consumer of instant noodles in Africa. It is also the number 12 in the world with an estimated 1.54 billion packets
demanded for in year 2015 alone. Yet despite the unceasing argument for or against its safe consumption, a look at
the demand and consumption trend for instant noodles in the country from year 2011 till date shows a steady
annual increase. This is projected to continue for some years to come.
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