Momofuku Ando
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Momofuku Ando (Japanese: 安藤 百福, Hepburn: Andō Momofuku; March 5, 1910 – January 5, 2007), born Go Pek-Hok (Chinese: 吳百福; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Gô͘ Pek-hok; Tâi-lô: Gôo Pik-hok), was a Taiwanese-born, ethnic Chinese, Japanese inventor and businessman who founded Nissin Food Products Co., Ltd. He is known as the inventor of Nissin Chikin Ramen, the first brand of commercially available prepackaged instant noodles, and the creator of the brands Top Ramen and Cup Noodles.
Career
- 1910Born
- 1977Won Medal with Blue Ribbon
- 1982Won Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd Class
- 1983Won Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon
- 2002Won Order of the Rising Sun, 2nd class
- 2007Passed away
Trivia
- •Place of birth: Taiwan under Japanese rule
- •Citizenship: Japan, Taiwan
- •Known as: businessperson, merchant, entrepreneur, inventor
- •Spouse: Masako Andō
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