Nunuk Nuraini | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1961[1] |
| Died | 27 January 2021 (aged 59–60) |
| Employer | Indofood |
| Known for | Indomie mi goreng instant noodles |
Nunuk Nuraini (1961 – 27 January 2021), also known as Bu Nunuk ("Mrs. Nunuk"), was an Indonesian food scientist who invented Indomie's mi goreng-flavor instant noodles.[1][2]
West Java governor Ridwan Kamil called her pahlawan bagi anak-anak kos ("hero for the boarding house kids").[3][4] The mi goreng flavor is described as a "cult favorite".[5] The noodles are popular around the world, so much so that starting in 1995 the company had built three factories in Nigeria alone.[6]
Nuraini was born in Bandung, Indonesia.[2] She graduated from Padjadjaran University in that city with a degree in food technology.[3] Nuraini was a follower of Islam.[1] She worked for Indofood as the flavor department manager,[2][1] developing recipes there for almost three decades.[6][3] She developed the popular mi goreng flavor in 1982,[5] which was the first "dry" flavor sold without broth.[7] Nuraini originated the flavor with traditional ingredients.[8] Other flavors she invented include chicken curry,[4] green chili,[5] rendang,[4] salted egg,[5] sambal matah,[4] and soto.[4] Despite having many fans, Nuraini rarely appeared in public.[8]
Her death was confirmed by Indofood's head of public relations, Nurlita Novi Arlaida, who wrote: Ibu Hj Nunuk Nuraini wafat hari ini dan pulang dengan tenang ke pangkuan Allah SWT ("Mrs. Hajjah Nunuk Nuraini has died today and is returning peacefully to God's side").[3] The cause of Nuraini's death was not specified.[3] Following her death, numerous tributes to Nuraini were posted on social media, thanking her for her work and expressing pride for it being a product of Indonesia.[9]
- ^ a b c d Diponegoro, Ahmad (27 January 2021). "Biografi dan Profil Lengkap Agama Nunuk Nuraini, Pencipta Bumbu Indomie yang Meninggal Dunia". Correcto (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 15 September 2023. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
- ^ a b c Minion, RD (29 January 2021). "A Legend: Nunuk Nuraini, the Woman who Invented Indomie Mi Goreng, Dies". Rojak Daily. Archived from the original on 14 September 2023. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
- ^ a b c d e Saptoyo, Rosy Dewi Arianti; Nugroho, Rizal Setyo (27 January 2021). "Nunuk Nuraini, Peracik Bumbu Indomie, Meninggal Dunia". Kompas.com (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 17 July 2023. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
- ^ a b c d e "Nunuk Nuraini, the woman behind Indomie's iconic flavors, dies at 59". Coconuts. Jakarta, Indonedia. 28 January 2021. Archived from the original on 28 January 2023. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
- ^ a b c d Tan, Yvette (29 January 2021). "Indomie: Creator of cult favourite 'mi goreng' instant noodle dies". BBC. Archived from the original on 6 January 2023. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
- ^ a b Patrick, Anita (29 January 2021). "Creator of popular Indomie noodles flavor dead at 59". CNN. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
- ^ "Indomie History". Indomie. Archived from the original on 22 June 2023. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
- ^ a b Ika, Disfira (14 February 2020). "Di Balik Rasa Indomie yang Enak, Ada Nunuk Nuraini yang Meracik Resep Rahasianya". Keepo (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 1 February 2023. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
- ^ Clifford, Joe (1 February 2022). "The Nation and the Noodle: Indomie and Identity in Indonesia". Gastronomica. 22 (1): 1–10. doi:10.1525/gfc.2022.22.1.1. ISSN 1533-8622. OCLC 9455591763. S2CID 246736324. Archived from the original on 16 February 2022. Retrieved 18 September 2023.