Company Background: Thai President Foods & MAMA

• MAMA is the flagship instant noodle brand of Thai President Foods PCL, founded in 1972 in Bangkok.

• MAMA introduced the first instant noodles in Thailand and dominates the local market (50%+ share).

• The brand is celebrated for its authentic Thai flavors—especially Tom Yum, a globally recognized product that helped popularize Thai cuisine worldwide.

• MAMA noodles are exported to 50+ countries and produced under strict quality controls (ISO, HACCP, GMP).

 MAMA Shrimp Tom Yum Flavor: Overview

• Launched decades ago, this flavor is iconic—representing Thailand’s famous Tom Yum Goong (hot & sour shrimp soup) in instant form.

• A signature product that delivers bright, spicy, tangy broth with strong lemongrass and shrimp undertones.

 Flavor Profile

• Broth taste:

  • Tangy, sour notes from citric acid and lime flavor.

  • Spicy kick from chili powder.

  • Herbal complexity from lemongrass, kaffir lime leaf, and galangal essence.

  • Umami base from shrimp powder and fish sauce powder.

• Noodle texture:

  • Thin, quick-cooking wheat noodles—soft with a light chew.

 MAMA Shrimp Tom Yum strikes a balance of sour, spicy, salty, and slightly sweet—classic Thai taste in a 3-minute soup.

 Ingredients (typical)

(Exact composition may vary slightly by region)

Noodles:

• Wheat flour

• Palm oil (fried noodles)

• Salt

• Guar gum

• Riboflavin (color)

Soup base:

• Salt

• Sugar

• Citric acid (sourness)

• MSG

• Shrimp powder

• Garlic powder, onion powder

• Chili powder

• Fish sauce powder

• Flavor enhancers: disodium inosinate & guanylate

• Dehydrated vegetables: green onion, possibly coriander

Oil sachet:

• Chili oil or garlic oil blend (adds aroma and depth)

 Cooking Instructions

Boil ~350–400 mL water.
Add noodles and cook ~2-3 minutes.
Stir in seasoning powder + oil sachet.
Serve hot.

 Optional: Simmer a little longer for deeper broth absorption.

 Enhancement Ideas

 Protein: Add shrimp, squid, fish balls, or tofu.
 Veggies: Mushrooms (straw or oyster), spinach, bean sprouts.
 Garnish: Lime wedge, fresh cilantro, sliced chili for extra heat.
 Richness: Add a spoon of coconut milk for creamy tom yum.

Community & Reviewer Feedback

• The Ramen Rater: Consistently ranks MAMA Shrimp Tom Yum as one of the best instant noodles in the world—praised for authentic, vibrant Thai flavor and great value.

• Reddit / InstantNoodles:

  “The OG of Thai instant noodles—hits the spot every time.”
  “I add coconut milk and shrimp—better than takeout sometimes.”

 Nutritional Snapshot (approximate per pack)

• Calories: 290-320 kcal

• Fat: 12-14 g

• Sodium: ~1400-1700 mg

• Carbs: ~40-45 g

• Protein: ~6-7 g

 Like many instant noodles, high in sodium—best enjoyed with fresh ingredients to balance.

 Summary Table

Final Thoughts

MAMA Shrimp Tom Yum is a global instant noodle classic—easy to prepare, big on authentic Thai flavor, and endlessly customizable. It’s perfect for quick meals or as a base for a more elaborate dish.