Looking for healthier? We tasted Chef Woo Instant Ramen – Packed with Bigger Flavor, Better Health – Food Review

Hungry for a Modern, Healthier Ramen? We tasted Chef Woo Instant Ramen – Packed with Bigger Flavor, Better Health

If we’re being honest, Instant Ramen hasn’t had the best reputation.  Kinda the opposite.  It’s known as the cheapest stuff broke college kids can eat. I ate it, maybe you did too.  You get a case at the dollar store for $10 and that could last you a week.  From 16 to 22, it’s what you did.  It was almost a rite of passage.

Too salty, full of bad stuff, tasted like a potpourri of slimy chunky stuff.  But cheap and filling.

Well, it’s time to change that.  And Chef Woo wants to do just that.  Bring good flavor and bring a much more health-conscious approach?

Did they do it?  Keep reading and find out.

Chef Woo’s Inspiration 

Chef Woo’s Instant Ramen is inspired by Song Wu Sao, the legendary female chef from ancient China, whose tasty soup became so famous, it lifted her community out of hard times. 

Chef Woo Today

Now Chef Woo is trying to change the world too. They’ve created plant-based ramen that’s tasty and nutritious, and puts significantly less strain on our environment. 

As their website says:

“Better for our health.

Better for our families.

And for our global future. It’s a lasting change we can make together!”

Chef Woo products are made with the highest standards when it comes to quality and nutrition.

Chef Woo’s Flavors

Roasted Chicken

A hearty classic to warm your soul and fill your tummy. Roasted Chicken flavor made with absolutely no animal products.

Roasted Chicken Ingredients

Organic Wheat Flour, Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Pea Protein, Seasoning (Cane Sugar, Corn Maltodextrin, Yeast Extract, Autolyzed Yeast, Torula Yeast, Dehydrated Vegetables [Garlic, Onion, Chives], Spices, Natural Flavor), Dried carrot, Salt, Dried Onions, Dried Red Bell Pepper, Dried Peas, Dried corn, Potassium carbonate, Sodium carbonate, Guar gum.

Braised Beef 

Home comfort in a bowl. Enjoy the rich and satisfying braised beef flavor, made with absolutely no animal products.

Braised Beef Ingredients

Organic Wheat Flour, Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Pea Protein, Seasoning (Corn Maltodextrin, Cane Sugar, Salt, Yeast Extract, Autolyzed Yeast, Dehydrated Vegetables [Onion, Garlic, Chives], Spices, Natural Flavors), Dried carrot, Salt, Dried Onions, Dried Red Bell Pepper, Dried Peas, Dried corn, Potassium carbonate, Sodium carbonate, Guar gum.

Thai Lemongrass

Transport your taste buds to south-east Asia with the tangy zest of Chef Woo Thai Lemongrass.

Thai Lemongrass Ingredients

Organic Wheat Flour, High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Organic Pea Protein, Spice (garlic, onion, green onion, brown sugar, salt, soy sauce powder [soy sauce (fermented soybeans, wheat, salt), maltodextrin, salt], turmeric, lime juice powder (lime juice, maltodextrin), citric acid, sesame oil, lemongrass oil, spice extractive, silicon dioxide), Dried Carrot, Dried onions, Dried Red Bell Pepper, Dried Peas, Dried corn, Salt, Potassium carbonate, Sodium carbonate, Guar gum, Sodium Tripolyphosphate.

Sweet Chili Togarashi

Add a little spice to your day with a sumptuous medley of Japanese flavors. Our Sweet Chili Togarashi never disappoints.

Sweet Chili Togarashi Ingredients

Organic Wheat Flour, High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Organic Pea Protein, Seasoning (Spices, sea salt, dehydrated orange peel, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, brown sugar, dehydrated garlic, and silicon dioxide), Dried Carrot, Dried onions, Dried Red Bell Pepper, Dried Peas, Dried Corn, Salt, Potassium carbonate, Sodium carbonate, Guar gum, Sodium Tripolyphosphate.

Chef Woo’s Ramen Conclusion

How does it taste:

It has way better flavor.  I loved the chicken and braised beef.  Frankly, some of the others have too much flavor for me.  But maybe it’s perfect for you.  I don’t like spicy.  If you do, you’ll probably love all of them.

Is it healthy?

First, easily they are all more health-conscious then the previous generation.  Second, yes again, they are healthy in general.

Would I recommend Chef Woo’s Ramen?

Yeah, I’d buy the chicken and the beef.  For me, not the spicier ones.

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