First instant noodle product made from dragon fruit produced
Scientists from the Centre for Experiment and Practice under the Ho Chi Minh City University of Food Industry (HUFI) have successfully researched and produced the first instant noodle product with dragon fruit ingredient in Vietnam.
Thanh Long Caty instant noodle (Photo: sggp.org.vn)
HCM City (VNA) – Scientists from the Centre for Experiment and Practice under the Ho Chi Minh City University of Food Industry (HUFI) have successfully researched and produced the first instant noodle product with dragon fruit ingredient in Vietnam.
The product is produced using nano technology, which helps maintain the colour and maximum nutrition value of dragon fruit in the noodle.
It is the result of the joint efforts of the Saigon Institute for Economic Science and Technology, Thanh Long Binh Thuan Co., Ltd. and Caty Food Co., Ltd.
The development of the product is expected to help enhance the value of dragon fruit and ensure the consumption of the fruit./.
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Thanh Long Caty instant noodle (Photo: sggp.org.vn) 
