Nunuk Nuraini, the Indonesian woman behind Indomie's tantalising flavours, dies at 59
PETALING JAYA ― Indonesia’s Nunuk Nuraini, creator of Indomie's various flavours, died on Wednesday (Jan 27) at age 59.
According to BBC news, Nunuk Nuraini worked as the brand’s flavour development manager for nearly 30 years and was instrumental in creating flavours such as soto, rendang, and chicken curry.
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PETALING JAYA ― Indonesia’s Nunuk Nuraini, creator of Indomie's various flavours, died on Wednesday (Jan 27) at age 59.
According to BBC news, Nunuk worked as the brand’s flavour development manager for nearly 30 years and was instrumental in creating flavours such as soto, rendang, and chicken curry.
The news portal reported that although the brand has come up with dozens of flavours, the ‘mi goreng’ flavour was still the most popular flavour among consumers.
And in 2019, the brand soared to success when it was named the most delicious ramen by the Los Angeles Times.
Many Indomie fans and non-Indonesians also took to Twitter to express their heartfelt condolences.
One user said: “Thank you for the noodle legacy you left behind. May God bless your family.”
Another Twitter user, @gustirapi commented that Nunuk was truly a genius to have created many delicious flavours.
“May her soul rest in peace and may her legacy live on forever,” read the post. MALAY MAIL
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