FAQ

Is Maruchan Ramen or its other noodle products (Yakisoba, Bowl, etc.) gluten free?
All of our noodles are made using wheat flour, and thus they do contain gluten.  For the soup or sauce packets included with some of the products, dehyd...
Thu, Mar 1, 2018 at 6:17 PM
Is wax or plastic an ingredient in making ramen noodles?
It is a misconception that instant noodles contain a plastic or coating. We hear this question occasionally as it has been an internet rumor for a long time...
Fri, Jun 7, 2019 at 11:47 AM
Where can I buy Maruchan Instant Wonton?
The Maruchan Instant Wonton product was originally discontinued due to a decrease in demand. However, we recently test sold this product in the Los Angeles/...
Wed, Feb 26, 2020 at 5:14 PM
Where can I buy the refrigerated fresh noodle Maruchan Yakisoba that comes in a three pack?
The refrigerated fresh noodle Yakisoba product is produced by our parent company in Japan and is distributed through various importers. The various importer...
Thu, Oct 19, 2017 at 6:42 PM
Where can I find Maruchan Ramen Cajun Chicken flavor?
We are sorry to hear about the difficulty you have had in finding our Cajun Chicken flavor of bagged Ramen. Unfortunately, this item is not available in ret...
Thu, Jul 27, 2017 at 5:08 PM
What ingredients are GMO in the ramen?
The statement “partially produced with genetic engineering” refers to the use of ingredients derived from corn or soybeans. Genetic engineering in plants is...
Thu, Jul 27, 2017 at 5:13 PM
What happened to Maruchan Ramen Tomato flavor?
While Ramen Tomato flavor was a widely distributed item, due to the decrease in overall demand, it was discontinued. At this time, there are no immediate pl...
Wed, Sep 27, 2017 at 5:13 PM
Does Maruchan have any Vegetarian or Vegan friendly options?
Maruchan acknowledges that there is significant interest by consumers on a variety of health topics for various reasons. As all of our products contain lac...
Thu, Jul 27, 2017 at 5:04 PM
Do your manufacturing facilities handle peanuts or tree nuts of any kind?
Within our manufacturing facilities, no peanut, or tree nut allergens are used in the production process of making any Maruchan products. While not a peanut...
Thu, Feb 28, 2019 at 12:17 PM
What is the assembly tape on my soup packet?
During the production process for Ramen, the soup packets are made in long continuous strands of several hundred packets at a time. The “assembly tape” is u...
Wed, Jul 26, 2017 at 6:21 PM