Company History: Thai President Foods & MAMA

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

• MAMA introduced Thailand’s first instant noodles and remains the market leader with over 50% share.

• Known for iconic Thai flavors (e.g., Tom Yum, Chicken, Shrimp Creamy Tom Yum), MAMA exports worldwide and has a huge following in Asia, Europe, the U.S., and beyond.

• The company is recognized for its high safety standards (ISO, HACCP, GMP).

 Flavor Profile: MAMA Chicken Flavor

• Broth taste: Mild, savory chicken stock with delicate notes of garlic, onion, and white pepper.

• A subtle sweetness typical of Southeast Asian chicken soups balances the saltiness.

• Noodle texture: Thin, quick-cooking wheat noodles — soft and light, designed for fast absorption of broth flavors.

• Spice level: Very mild — child-friendly and ideal as a base for customization.

 Ingredients 

Noodles:

• Wheat flour

• Palm oil (fried noodles)

• Salt

• Guar gum

• Food coloring (riboflavin)

Soup base:

• Salt

• Sugar

• Artificial chicken flavor / chicken powder

• Garlic powder

• Onion powder

• MSG (monosodium glutamate)

• Disodium inosinate and guanylate (flavor enhancers)

• White pepper

• Possibly soy sauce powder

 Cooking Instructions

 Boil ~350-400 mL water.
 Add noodles and cook ~3 minutes.
 Stir in seasoning powder and oil sachet (if included).
 Serve hot.

 Enhancement Tips

 Add protein: Sliced chicken, tofu, soft-boiled egg.
 Veggies: Spinach, bok choy, shredded carrots, mushrooms.
 Southeast Asian flair: A squeeze of lime or calamansi, fresh cilantro, or a dash of fish sauce.
 Heat lovers: Top with chili flakes or a spoon of chili oil.

 Community & Reviewer Feedback

• Commonly described as “simple but satisfying” — a comfort food staple across Asia.

• Reddit / InstantNoodles:

  “MAMA chicken is plain but great for building on. I add veggies and an egg.”
  “Reminds me of home. Great basic chicken ramen.”

• Bloggers and The Ramen Rater praise MAMA Chicken as a reliable, mild-flavored noodle soup that’s easy to customize.

 Nutritional Snapshot (approximate per pack)

• Calories: ~280–320 kcal

• Fat: ~12–14g

• Sodium: ~1300–1600mg

• Carbs: ~40–45g

• Protein: ~6–7g

 Summary Table

 Final Thoughts

MAMA Chicken Flavored Instant Ramen is a light, savory, and versatile noodle soup — perfect as-is or as a base for heartier, customized bowls. It’s great for quick meals, especially with the addition of fresh toppings.