Business Enquiries: https://www.business.thebluecats.com.sg/ Many people wonder if eating uncooked instant noodles is harmful. But the truth is, uncooked instant noodles are not actually raw. They’ve already been cooked during the manufacturing process, usually by deep-frying or baking, before being dried and packaged. That means what you’re eating is essentially a noodle-shaped biscuit. So no, eating it straight out of the packet won’t harm you, and it certainly won’t give you diarrhea. The misconception that uncooked noodles are dangerous likely stems from National Service (NS) stories. In the army, recruits are often warned not to eat uncooked noodles or risk getting diarrhea, especially during outfield training where toilet access is limited and stressful. Over time, this warning became widely believed and passed down from soldiers to the general public, even though there’s no scientific basis for it. The fear stuck, not because of facts, but because of repetition. Another common rumour involves adding raw eggs to instant noodles. Some believe it could cause illness or even cancer, but the cancer part is completely false. However, the risk of food poisoning can be real if the egg isn’t fully cooked and the eggs aren’t safe. In Singapore, eggs are held to strict safety standards, making them generally safe to eat even when half-boiled. But in some countries, raw or undercooked eggs may contain salmonella, making it unsafe to add raw eggs to noodles unless they’re properly cooked.