Shin Ramyun Black
Shin Ramyun Black is a premium upgrade to the iconic Shin Ramyun, launched by Nongshim in 2011 to offer a deeper, more sophisticated flavor profile. This high-end instant ramen combines springy, chewy noodles with a robust beef broth enhanced by beef bone extract, delivering a rich, umami-packed taste reminiscent of Korean seolleongtang (ox bone soup). The broth retains Shin Ramyun’s signature fiery spice but is balanced by a savory, slightly creamy depth, making it less intense yet more complex. Generous portions of premium dried ingredients, including beef chunks, shiitake mushrooms, green onions, and carrots, add texture and flavor, elevating the dish to a near-restaurant quality. A dual-soup system, including a beef bone powder sachet, allows for customizable richness. Despite early controversies over pricing and exaggerated health claims, Shin Ramyun Black has become a global favorite, praised for its bold yet refined taste. Perfect for those craving a hearty, spicy meal with a touch of elegance, it pairs exceptionally well with kimchi or radish for added zest.
Taste profile
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Ingredients
ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), PALM OIL, POTATO STARCH, MODIFIED POTATO STARCH, BEEF BONE EXTRACT†, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: BEEF EXTRACT†, BEEF FAT†, BLACK PEPPER†, CALCIUM PHOSPHATES, CITRIC ACID, CORN SYRUP, DEXTROSE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM SUCCINATE, DRIED FLAKES (GARLIC, MUSHROOM, GREEN ONION, RED CHILI PEPPER), FLAVOR ENHANCER† (MALTODEXTRIN, DEXTROSE, GLYCINE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE TRIBASIC, D-XYLOSE), GARLIC†, GINGER†, GLYCERIN, GUM ARABIC, HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN, KELP EXTRACT†, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, MUSHROOM†, NAPA CABBAGE†, NATURAL FLAVORS, ONION†, POTASSIUM CARBONATE, RADISH EXTRACT†, RED CHILI PEPPER†, RIBOFLAVIN (COLOR), RICE FLOUR, SODIUM CARBONATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SOY SAUCE† (SOY, WHEAT, SALT), SOYBEAN SPROUT EXTRACT†, SUGAR, TOCOPHEROLS (ANTIOXIDANT), WHEAT GLUTEN, YEAST EXTRACT, YELLOW CORN FLOUR †POWDERED CONTAINS WHEAT AND SOY. MANUFACTURED IN A FACILITY THAT ALSO PROCESSES MILK, EGGS, TREE NUTS, PEANUTS, FISH, CRUSTACEAN SHELLFISH, AND SESAME. INGREDIENTS, NUTRITION FACTS, AND ALLERGEN STATEMENTS CAN CHANGE. ALWAYS REFER TO THE ACTUAL PACKAGE FOR THE MOST COMPLETE AND ACCURATE INFORMATION.
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Nutrition
Against the FDA daily value of 2,300 mg. Many people use only part of the soup base.
Where to buy
Amazon16-pack$36.38$2.27 /eaThe design shows nearby stores with stock status and member-reported prices. Retailers currently have no location data.
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