In Nigeria, among noodles marketers, food sellers, and consumers, mixed reactions have been trailing the report of the discovery of ethylene oxide – a cancer-causing substance, in Indomie noodles by Malaysian and Taiwanese authorities.
The discovery made by health authorities in both countries raised concerns over the safety of the food globally and in Nigeria, where noodles are a beloved snack and quick-to-fix meal for millions of people.
Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, is one of the largest consumers of instant noodles. The country also occupies the 11th position in the global demand for noodles, with Indomie instant noodles being the most consumed brand in Nigeria.
