⑧ Flash Fryer
Dehydration
Most instant noodles are dehydrated either by oil-frying or air-drying.
Fried noodles: Noodles in a metal mold go through frying oil of 140-160˚C for a minute or two. The moisture content of 30-40% in the dough is reduced to 3-6%, and pregelatinization is accelerated.
Non-fried noodles: Noodles in a metal mold are placed into air-drier and dehydrated with hot air of approximately 80˚C for more than 30 minutes.
Other than the above mentioned, “Raw-type instant noodles” are the steamed noodles, which are sterilized with organic acid