WO2015050430A1

WO2015050430A1 - A method for producing high lipophilic antioxidants noodle products

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Publication number: WO2015050430A1
Application number: PCT/MY2014/000243
Authority: WO
Inventors: Pooi Tee VOON; Miskandar MAT SAHRI; Wen Huei LIM; Oi Ming Lai; Chin Ping Tan; Wee Ting LAI
Original assignee: Malaysian Palm Oil Board (Mpob); Universiti Putra Malaysia (Upm)
Priority date: 2013-10-03
Filing date: 2014-09-30
Publication date: 2015-04-09
Also published as: MY161634A

Abstract

The present invention provides method on preparing noodle products regardless in any form which contain stable delivery of lipophilic antioxidants from the source of red palm olein. A solid state delivery system which is invented was introduced into the noodle preparation steps. Noodles are prepared by mixing flour, water, red palm olein solid state delivery system and other ingredients into a dough. The dough can be shaped into noodles and precooked with steam. The fresh noodles are dried with a flow of high velocity air at temperature of between 30-110°C to moisture content less than about 15%. Once dried, the products can be packaged as a brick and the product can be stored at ambient temperature for long periods of time.

Description

A METHOD FOR PRODUCING HIGH LIPOPHILIC ANTIOXIDANTS NOODLE PRODUCTS

FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides a method for producing high lipophilic antioxidants noodle products.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Noodle is one of the most important staple foods in many countries. The most common method of preparing raw noodles is to pass the dough through shaped extrusion orifices. This is generally not possible with the large scale manufacture of noodles. Extruded dough is typically too rigid and rehydrates poorly. Instead, noodle dough is sheeted or rolled into long fiat layers which is sliced or cut into ribbons of noodles.

The ribbons are steamed for a short period of time, cut to specified lengths and fried in, for example, palm oil or a combination of oils heated to between 125°C to 180°C for less than one minute. Frying imparts a desirable appearance and taste to the resulting noodle product. The noodles absorb a small amount of the oil which browns and gives the noodles a desirable fried flavor.

Fried noodles have a low moisture content which does not need to be reduced for extended storage. Noodle moisture content is about 1% to 5% which allows for long term storage without the need for refrigeration. However, over time, oils within the noodles tend to oxidize. This oxidation produces a rancid odor and taste which, although not necessarily harmful, imparts a distinctive flavor to the product and limits its shelf life. The steamed fried type noodle is commonly known as instant noodles. Instant-cooking noodles are precooked and dried alimentary paste which, when immersed in boiling water, rehydrates within minutes to form edible products that can be used in soups and stews, or as side dishes or snacks. These quick-cooking noodles are typically purchased as a dried brick of noodles with spice packet that provide a desirable flavor and appearance to the resulting foodstuffs.

Several methods have been developed for the preparation of instant-cooking noodles which do not involve frying. In one method U. S. Pat. No. 2,704,723), noodles are formed are precooked entirely with steam. However, using steam precooking, it is difficult to precisely determine when the noodles are adequately precooked. Starch within the noodles must be sufficiently gelatinized to achieve a discrete firmness and moisture content without being overcooked.

The gelatinization process is referred to as alpha-conversion of the noodle starches. When water penetrates the noodle, the polymeric structure of the individual starch granules becomes hydrated and the noodles swell. When swelling is sufficient so that no crystallinity can be observed, the noodles have been sufficiently precooked. Ready-to-eat noodles have an alpha- conversion of around 85% (±10%). The final alpha conversion occurs when the dried noodles are rehyd rated with hot water. Breakage or the beta-conversion of the starch molecules occurs on overcooking. Oxidation of the oils also promotes beta-conversion. Overcooked noodles are limp and deteriorate. After a certain degree of beta-conversion has occurred, the noodles are no longer edible.

As a consequence of steam precooking, noodles have high moisture content. However, to be shelf-stable, this moisture must be removed and a drying process added. The common shaped dough drying methods employ moderate temperatures and require many hours of drying to reduce the water content below 15% for packaging. Drying is performed by passes through warmed air ovens at temperatures of less than 65°C (U.S. Pat. No. 4,783,339). Many cycles of heating and cooling are often required. The costs associated with the additional time and space requirements necessary are considerable. Typical drying temperatures vary between about 45°C to about 110°C, but temperatures as high as 130°C have sometimes been used (U.S. Patent No. 4,234,617). Higher temperature drying has been shown not to be useful because noodle texture is compromised. The resulting product has a high degree of beta-conversion and becomes scorched imparting a burned flavor. Additionally, at these higher temperatures, noodles easily overcook as oc-conversion rates cannot be satisfactorily controlled. Lower temperatures of between 80°C to 110°C are preferred. However, temperatures below 80°C produce noodle shrinkage and reduce drying efficiency. Large drying storage units are required which greatly increases costs.

Conventionally, air dried noodles still suffer from numerous additional drawbacks. The noodles themselves are unpleasing to the eye, having a washed out appearance, a rubbery mouth feel and, in the absence of oil, are bland and tasteless.

Palm olein has been recognized for its health implications and wide application worldwide. Palm olein is a good source of lipophilic antioxidants such as tocols (tocopherols and tocotrienols), carotenoids and the cholesterol lowering phytosterols. Tocopherols are known to be strong antioxidants that trap peroxyl radicals in vivo, and carotenoids are the precursors of vitamin A.

In recent years, efforts have been done to retain carotenes in palm oil and their product which is why the red palm olein has been developed. The red palm olein is a unique product derived from crude palm oil, refined by an especially mild process so as to retain most of its valuable components especially carotenes and tocols. The red palm olein is increasingly becoming available in food stores as well. Nowadays, functional foods market are fast growing and becoming a part of everyday life. Accordingly, there is increasing awareness to offer carotenes and vitamin E. In such situation, carotenes, tocopherols and tocotrienols from red palm olein are very valuable and important source to obtain daily required lipophilic antioxidants. In the prior art some examples may be found of processed foodstuffs in which it was incorporated with red palm olein are cookies, bread and chocolate spread. Previously, the red plam olein and its nutrients were mixed directly into the food processing process or used as cooking oil in different cooking methods. While all of these approaches may provide consumers with red palm olein, many different factors can serve to eliminate or reduce the level of the phytonutrients within the red palm olein.

In European Patent No.EP2515684 Al reveals the process of preparation instant oil fried noodle which contains iron between 26 and 35mg for lOOg of noodles. The invention introduce the iron premix in a mixer with the required amount of flour and oil, mixing at high speed, adding kansui ingredient and mixing again at high speed and wherein the obtained dough is processed by kneading, rolling into sheets, slitting, steaming and drying or frying.

United States of America Patent Application No. 2007/0148299A1 discloses method of producing the foods containing large amount of functional components using seeds of one or more of wheat, barley, oats and rye soaked in water or hot water, or the processed products of germinated barley or malt as food materials, without using functional ingredients like amino acid as additives, functional ingredients contents like GABA or targeted other free amino acids in food which including bread, pasta, udon and soba. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Therefore, the present invention provides a method for producing high lipophilic antioxidants noodle products, the method comprises the steps of (a) mixing flour, water, solid state delivery system from oil and other ingredients into a dough, (b) shaping the dough into noodles, (c) shaping the size and shaping of the noodles by mould and (d) drying the noodles in a flow of high velocity air. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING

Fig. 1 illustrates a flowchart for a method for producing high lipophilic antioxidants noodle products in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention provides a method for producing high lipophilic antioxidants noodle products, the method comprises the steps of (a) mixing flour, water, solid state delivery system from oil and other ingredients into a dough, (b) shaping the dough into noodles, (c) shaping the size and shaping of the noodles by mould and (d) drying the noodles in a flow of high velocity air.

More particularly, the present invention relates to a method of preparation of noodles which contain stable delivery of lipophilic antioxidants from red palm olein using an efficient drying process which does not involve oil frying and more particularly relates to the method for preparation of noodle products containing the benefit of lipophilic antioxidants which is not present in conventional types of noodle with the desirable appearance and taste.

Generally, there is need of a method to protect the red palm olein with benefits of lipophilic antioxidants from undesirable degradation. Methods developed should be able to reduce or eliminate the unpleasant color, taste and odor of the red palm olein, and which can be incorporated into a beverage product, food product, or other aqueous system suitable for consumption by a human or animal. The method should be able to provide lipophilic antioxidants in a stable form for use in aqueous systems such as food and beverage products, so that the lipophilic antioxidants is able to help against oxidation and hydrolysis during the shelf life of the food or beverage product.

The present invention provides a method for preparing noodle products which have no oily odor, stably stored for a relatively long period of time without deteriorating the feel and the taste for eating. The present invention provides valuable lipophilic antioxidants through proper designed delivery system.

The present invention provides methods for incorporating the lipophilic antioxidants from the source of red palm olein. The lipophilic antioxidants within the red palm olein is prepared according to known methods such as by forming the complex solid state delivery systems comprising an aqueous dispersion of substantially non-crosslinked, substantially non-gelled shell comprising mixture of maltodextrin and food gum in a weight ratio of about 8i 2,¾nd a core comprising red palm olein.

The present invention provides a method for producing dry noodles which has sensory qualities that similar with instant noodles without going through the process of deep fat frying. Flour, water, other ingredients and solid state delivery system are mixed into dough which is shaped into noodles. The noodles do not precook in a fluid such as steam. The precooked noodles are dried in a flow of high velocity air at temperature 30-110°C. This process is relatively efficient and inexpensive, may be performed in a single step. Frying is not required to reduce the water content of the noodles, nor are oil coatings required on the noodles. Noodles produced have a desirable flavor, texture and appearance, not expected in the absence of frying. The present invention provides a method for producing the dried noodle having a baked flavor and firm texture without frying. Flour is mixed with between about 5% to about 50% water, by weight, to form dough and the dough shaped into noodle strands. The noodles are weighted of 50g to 150g noodle strands are shaped into noodle cake by putting them into mould. The baked flavor and firm texture is created by drying the raw noodles that contain red palm olein with a flow of high velocity air at between about 2000 to 10000 feet per minute and at a temperature of 30-110°C. The final moisture content is less than 15%. The dried noodles in a brick are packaged to form convenient product. These noodles can be supplemented with a flavor packet containing a wide variety of flavours or, alternatively, additional ingredients may be added to the dough or the uncooked noodles.

The present invention provides a method for producing noodle products. These products are formed by mixing different types of flour to form dough which will impart a desired texture or taste to the resulting noodles. Useful flours include red wheats, durum wheats, white wheats and mixed wheats. Desirable blends may comprise between about 40% to about 80% hard wheat flour and between about 20% to about 60% soft wheat flour. The flour is mixed with solid state delivery system of the red palm oil in a percentage of 5-50% until they are homogenized. The flour mixture is then mixed with water forming dough which is shaped into noodles, dried in a flow of high velocity heated air to a final moisture content of less than 15% and packaged.

The present invention as defined in the claims provide methods to enhance the nutritional quality and lengthen the storage stability of the noodle products by introducing a solid state delivery system of lipophilic antioxidants from red palm olein. The invention reveals the methods of preparing dried noodles that has naturally yellowish color with no leakage of oil during the noodle cooking process. The invention provides method that solve the technological problems in the prior art when producing instant noodles or any similar product. The noodle products includes pasta, Chinese raw noodle, Japanese udon noodle, Chinese wet noodle, Malaysian Hokkien noodle, Chuka-men, instant fried noodles, Thailand bamee noodle, rice noodle, instant noodle, non-fried noodle or non-fried instant noodle. The noodle products may be of a firm texture and high degree of porosity. The flour used in the present invention is selected from the group consisting of wheat flour, farina flour, sorghum flour, potato flour, rice flour, tapioca flour, buckwheat flour, rye flour, oat flour, soybean flour, pigeon pea flour, yam flour or any combination thereof. The flour may comprise a blend of hard and soft wheat flours. The flour may include plant based ingredients to achieve any purposes to achieve target as functional food. The plant based ingredients comprises germinated brown rice, wheat bran, green tea extract, pyridoxine hydrochloride, ascorbic acid, thiamin, vegetables extract, fruits extracts, nuts oil, or any combination thereof.

The oil used in the present invention includes palm olein, palm stearin, red palm olein, red palm stearin, rice bran oil, corn oil, sunflower oil, safflower oil, marine oil, olive oil, canola oil, walnut oil, flaxseed oil, grapeseed oil, essential oil extracted from plants or any combination thereof.

The solid state delivery system from oil can be included in any form during the processing processes but also after these processes and it can be present in the noodle products in the form of powder, crystalline, block, cube, film, semi-solid paste-like conditions or any combination thereof.

The solid state system can be present on the surface, within the noodle products or present in any ingredients or products packed along with the noodle products. The ingredients or products packed along with the noodle products comprises seasoning powder, soup powder, soup stock, chili flakes, chili sauce, spices, seasoning sauce, seasoning oil, cooking oil, dried seaweed, dried fruits and vegetables, or any combination thereof.

Fig. 1 illustrates a flowchart for a method 100 for producing high lipophilic antioxidants noodles in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The method 100 initiates with a step 102 for mixing flour, water, solid state delivery system from red palm olein and other ingredients into a dough. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the flour is mixed with solid state delivery system of the red palm oil in a percentage of 5-50% until they are homogenized. The step 102 is then followed by a step 104 for shaping the dough into noodles. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the dough is shaped into long ribbons using a slitter that cuts 20 strands per 3 cm. The step 104 is then followed by a step 106 for shaping the size and shaping of the noodles by mould. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the noodles are weighted of 50g to 150g noodle strands are shaped into noodle cake by putting them into mould. The step 106 is then followed by a step 108 for drying the noodles in a flow of high velocity air. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the noodles are dried with a flow of high velocity air at between about 2000 feet per minute to 10,000 feet per minute at a temperature of 70-110°C. The noodles are dried using a dryer selected from the group consisting of impingement ovens, electric or gas ovens, convections ovens, dielectric ovens, air circulation dryers or any combination thereof.

As embodied and broadly described herein, the present invention is directed to method for drying instant-cooking like noodles and to the dried noodle products. These dried noodles are reconstituted in heated water and may be used in soups, stews, side dishes or snacks for human consumption. Noodles produced have an organoleptically desirable taste, appearance and texture, and are healthier than conventional noodles which has higher total fat content and do not contain any lipophilic antioxidants benefit. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the method for incorporating 10-50% w/w multipurpose solid state delivery system to aid the noodle processing processes. In another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the range is in between about 25%-35% w/w for incorporating the multipurpose solid state delivery system to aid the noodle processing processes. The adding of solid state delivery system from red palm olein increase the lipophilic antioxidants content of the noodles from 100-lOOOppm. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the process omits the frying process. Conventionally methods of producing dried noodles involving frying or oven drying or combination of both. In the present invention, the solid state delivery system which consisted of red palm olein is produced to mix with flour and water to form dough. Therefore, the amount of water needed to form dough with similar characteristics may be produced and when the water content is reduced, the time for the water evaporation will be reduced. In another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the red palm olein may replace with red palm oil, red palm stearin, RBD palm olein, olive oil, corn oil, sunflower oil, canola oil, rice bran oil, flaxseed oil, marine oil or any combination thereof.

In the present embodiment, frying of noodles is not required to reduce the water content, nor required is the oil coatings on the noodle products. The noodle products are dried to final water content of between about 5% to about 30% by weight. Noodles produced have a desirable flavor, texture and appearance, not expected in the absence of frying. Besides, the solid state system acts as the medium to promote the rate of noodle drying process. The solid state system incorporated also enhances the overall nutritional value of the noodles as it carry rich carotenoids and tocols.

In another preferred embodiment of the present invention the method provides producing of noodle products having a baked flavor and firm texture. By weight, water may comprise between about 20-60% of the dough and is preferably between about 20-35%. The wide variety of flours may be used alone or in combination such as but not limited to wheat flour, farina flour, sorghum flour, buckwheat flour, soybean flour or rice flour. Blends may be used to create more desirable texture. Additional ingredients may also be added to obtain a desirable consistency or texture to the dough (gums, acids, enzymes, proteins, oils, salts), or a pleasing color (natural and artificial coloring agents) or flavor (spices, salts, dairy products, sugars, herbs, oils, natural and artificial flavoring agents) to the noodles.

Nutritional content may be varied or further extended by supplementing the dough with vitamins, minerals or fiber sources. The shelf life may be extended with the addition of preservatives, acids, or salts. Additional ingredients which may be added for any of these purposes include alcohols, starches, enzymes and dairy products. The typical oriental noodle is comprised of predominantly wheat flour. Useful wheat varieties include hard red spring, durum and red durum, hard and soft red winter white and mixed wheat.

In another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the white wheat varieties further include but not limited to hard and soft white, white club and western white. However, the preferred embodiments include the blend of combining the winter wheats and white wheats. Also preferred are wheat blends of between about 40% to 100% hard wheat, more preferably between 50% to about 80%, and between about 20% to about 60% soft wheat, more preferably 40% to about 50%. Noodles of these compositions have a firm texture with a high degree of porosity, both desirable features for the production and manufacture of dried noodles.

In another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the flour, water and extra ingredients, are mixed to obtain the desired consistency and sheeted onto a surface as a layer of dough. The sheeted dough is worked by passing through a series of reduction rollers to obtain a desired thickness. The thickness of the rolled dough is between about 0.5 mm to about 4mm, preferably between 0.5 mm to about 2.0 mm, and more preferably between about 0.8 mm and about 1.2 mm. The preferred sizes are uniform and allow for even precooking and drying.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, solid noodles are directly related to the factors like ingredients formulation, drying times and temperatures. Thicker noodles require increased time for drying as the ratio of volume to surface area is increased. After the dough has been sheeted, it is sheeted, it is shaped, for example by slicing the dough into long ribbons using, for example, a slitter that cuts 20 strands per 3 cm. The ribbons of fresh noodles are cut to predetermined lengths using, and knife is usually installed together in the noodle making machine. The cutting ensures ease of handling during processing and again helps provide for an evenly cooking. Generally, shorter noodles are generally preferred for soups and long noodles as a main course meal. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the noodles may be cut to nearly any length from short noodle pieces to long strands. Ramen noodles are of moderate length, between about 1.0cm to about 100cm, preferably between 20cm to about 60cm and more preferably between about 15cm to 25 cm. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the drying is performed using hot air moving across or through noodle surfaces at high velocities. Preferably, air flow is directed at and through the noodles. The speed of the moving air is between about 2000 to about 10000 feet per minute, and preferably 6500 feet per minute. Ambient air is commercially suitable and may be selectively dried and filtered. When used in drying noodles, the air may be supplemented with other components such as compounds which assist in the absorption of water. Other gasses or mixtures thereof which do not affect the properties or edibility of the final product may also be employed in place of the air.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the drying temperature is between 50- 150°C, preferably between 60-110°C, and more preferably between 70-100°C. Heat and mass transfer varies proportionately with noodle geometry, temperature and with the velocity of blowing air. For example, increased temperatures shorten drying times, but may also require increased air velocities directed at the noodles to prevent scorching.

In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the noodles are dried at temperature between 70°C to about 100°C. In another embodiment of the present invention, the typical drying times for temperature 130-210°C is less than 15 minutes. Drying times for temperature greater than about 145°C is less than about 8 minutes, and drying time for temperature greater than about 175°C is less than 4 minutes. The noodle making process do not involve steaming process as in the process of instant noodles making. Thus, the moisture content retained will be relatively much lower. The temperature and time range of the drying of noodle also carefully selected to retain the nutrients level in the red palm olein.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the lipophilic nutrients of the red palm olein further includes of rich in carotenes, vitamin E (tocopherols and tocotrienols), sterols, phospholipids, glycolipids and squalenes ftriterpenoids), ubiquinone-9 (UQ9), ubiquinone-10 (UQ10), ergosterol, fucosterol and tocopherolquine.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, various types of dryers may be used including but not limiting to an impingement oven, an electric or gas oven, a convection oven, a dielectric oven, an air circulation dryer or a combination of these dryers. Preferably, the dryer is a single or double impingement oven having air blown in from one or two, or more, different directions. Again, it is preferred that air flow be directed at and through noodle surfaces. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the noodles prior to drying has a moisture content around 25% to 50%.

However, for economical considerations, a single drying step is preferred, but multiple passes through a single type of dryer. Drying procedures reduce moisture content to below about 20% and preferably below 15% and more preferably between 5% to about 15%, for long term storage at ambient temperature.

In another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the method further comprises the step of refrigerating or freezing the dried noodle products. The noodle products have a shelf life stability of at least one year without affected by the problem of rancidity.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the method for producing high lipophilic antioxidants noodle products comprising the steps of packaging the dried noodles; and adding a flavor packet to the packaged dried noodles. The flavor packets may contains one or more ingredients such as water, spices, herbs, salts, oils, alcohols, starches, sugars, preservatives, enzymes, vitamins, minerals, dried dairy products, natural and artificial flavoring agents, natural and artificial coloring agents, acids and gums. Optionally, a coating may be applied to the noodles after noodle making and prior to drying. Coatings may comprise additional ingredients to enhance the flavor, appearance or texture of the noodles and may be applied by spraying, immersing, brushing or powdering onto the noodles. The coating may comprise one or more ingredients typically used in soups or noodle dishes.

Examples of selected ingredients include spices, herbs, salts, oils, proteins, alcohols, water, starches, sugars, preservatives, enzymes, vitamins, minerals, dairy products, natural and artificial flavoring agents, natural and artificial coloring agents, acids and gums. These ingredients add flavoring or nutritional value, impart a certain texture or simply extend storage life. Storage life is greater than one year, preferably greater than 18 months and more preferably even longer. The resulting flavor of the noodle products may be any flavor which is organoleptically pleasing. Examples of a few of the more popular flavors include hot and spicy, fried, curry, Cajun, herb, garlic, chili, Szechwan, soy, onion, sauteed or cheese. The dried noodles are packaged, with or without flavoring or flavor packets.

The manufacturing techniques used for these types of noodles easily lead them to automation. The dough can be prepared in bulk, sheeted onto moving surfaces, sliced, cut, mould and dry in the oven. The higher oxidative stability, the longtime storage option, the higher content of lipophilic antioxidants content, the natural color imparted, and the ease of cooking render these noodles very desirable in a number of industries. These easy-to-carry cooking noodles are targeting on the group of consumer who has higher conscious about their health and nutrients intake. Besides that, this invention can be used in the intervention program to solve the problem of malnutrition in developing countries. Noodles can be sold as dried bricks of noodles in lightweight flexible plastic wrap. Noodles can be prepared into other form and characteristics too by adjusting the processing steps and processing parameter. For example, they can be sold as in wet noodles or frozen noodles.

Therefore, the present invention overcomes the problems and disadvantages associated with current strategies and designs which provide methods for the preparation of functional noodles having the taste, appearance and ease of handling of fat-fried noodles, but do not require oil frying.

The present invention offers various advantages such as the dried noodle products have a desirable taste when hydrated. The noodles have naturally imparted color. The noodles produced has instant noodle like baked flavor. The noodles have better overall nutritional value. The noodles have better flexibility in adjusting the total fat content by controlling the amount of red palm olein introduced. The noodles do not involve frying process and do not have steaming process. The noodles have a better flexibility in adjusting the total fat content by controlling the amount of red palm olein introduced.

Although the present invention has been described in connection with specific preferred embodiments, it should be understood that the invention as claimed should not be unduly limited to such specific embodiments. Indeed, various modifications of the described modes for carrying out the invention which are obvious to those skilled in biochemistry and biotechnology or related fields are intended to be within the scope of the following claims.

Claims

1. A method for producing high lipophilic antioxidants noodle products, the method comprises the steps of:

(a) mixing flour, water, solid state delivery system from oil and other ingredients into a dough;

(b) shaping the dough into noodles;

(c) shaping the size and shaping of the noodles by mould; and

(d) drying the noodles in a flow of high velocity air.

2. The method according to claim 1 wherein the noodle products include pasta, Chinese raw noodle, Japanese udon noodle, Chinese wet noodle, Malaysian Hokkien noodle, Chuka-men, instant fried noodles, Thailand bamee noodle, rice noodle, instant noodle, non-fried noodle or non-fried instant noodle.

3. The method according to claim 1 wherein the flour is selected from the group consisting of wheat flour, farina flour, sorghum flour, potato flour, rice flour, tapioca flour, buckwheat flour, rye flour, oat flour, soybean flour, pigeon pea flour, yam flour or any combination thereof.

4. The method according to claim 1 wherein the flour includes a blend of hard and soft wheat flours.

5. The method according to claim 1 wherein the flour further includes plant based ingredients to achieve any purposes to achieve target as functional food.

6. The method according to claim 1 wherein the plant based ingredients includes germinated brown rice, wheat bran, green tea extract, pyridoxine hydrochloride, ascorbic acid, thiamin, vegetables extract, fruits extracts, nuts oil, or combination thereof.

6. The method according to claim 1 wherein the dough further includes one or more ingredients selected from the group consisting of spices, herbs, salts, oils, proteins, starches, sugars, preservatives, enzymes, vitamins, minerals, dairy products, natural and artificial flavoring agents, natural and artificial coloring agents, acids, gum and emulsifiers.

7. The method according to claim 1 wherein the oil includes palm olein, palm stearin, red palm olein, red palm stearin, rice bran oil, corn oil, sunflower oil, safflower oil, marine oil, olive oil, canola oil, walnut oil, flaxseed oil, grapeseed oil, essential oil extracted from plants or any combination thereof.

8. The method according to claim 1 wherein the solid state delivery system is included in any forms during processing processes but also after the processes.

9. The method according to claim 1 wherein the solid state delivery system is present in the noodle products in the form of powder, crystalline, block, cube, film, semi-solid paste-like conditions or any combination thereof.

10. The method according to claim 1 wherein the solid state system is present on the surface, within the noodle products or present in any ingredients or products packed along with the noodle products.

11. The methods according to claim 10 wherein the ingredients or products packed along with the noodle products comprises seasoning powder, soup powder, soup stock, chili flakes, chili sauce, spices, seasoning sauce, seasoning oil, cooking oil, dried seaweed, dried fruits and vegetables, or any combination thereof.

12. The method according to claim 1 wherein the red palm olein comprised of lipophilic nutrients included of rich in carotenes, vitamin E (tocopherols and tocotrienols), sterols, phospholipids, glycolipids and squalenes (triterpenoids), ubiquinone-9 (UQ9), ubiquinone-10 (UQ10), ergosterol, fucosterol and tocopherolquine.

13. The method according to claim 1 wherein the initial diameter of the noodles is between 0.5 mm to about 4 mm in diameter.

14. The method according to claim 1 wherein noodles are cut between about 1.0 cm to about 100cm in length before moulding.

15. The method according to claim 1 wherein the noodles are dried using a dryer selected from the group consisting of impingement ovens, electric or gas ovens, convections ovens, dielectric ovens, air circulation dryers or any combination thereof.

16. The method according to claim 1 wherein the flow of high velocity air is in between about 2000 feet to about 10000 feet per minute.

17. The method according to claim 1 wherein the noodle are dried at temperature between 70°C to about 100°C.

18. The method according to claim 1 wherein the noodles prior to drying has moisture content around 25% to 50%.

19. The method according to claim 1 wherein the noodles are dried to a final water content of between about 5% to about 30% by weight.

20. The method according to claim 1 further comprising the step of refrigerating or freezing the noodle products.

21. The method according to claim 1 further comprising the steps of:

(a) packaging the dried noodles; and

(b) adding a flavor packet to the packaged dried noodles.

22. The method according to claim 17 wherein the flavor packet contains one or more ingredients selected from the group consisting of water, spices, herbs, salts, oils, proteins, starches, sugars, preservatives, enzymes, vitamins, minerals, dried dairy products, natural and artificial flavoring agents, natural and artificial coloring agents, acids and gums.

23. The method according to claim 5 wherein produced noodles comprising lipophilic antioxidants in range of 100-lOOOppm.

24. The method according to claim 1 wherein the noodles comprising a firm texture and high degree of porosity.

25. The method according to claim 1 wherein the noodles require water in range of 10-50% to produce same quality noodles.