FAQ’s
Why are Koyo noodles called Asian pasta and not Asian noodles?
Asian pasta is called noodle in Asia. Until recently, the U.S. government required a noodle to contain flour, water, and eggs. Most Asian noodles do not contain eggs, and so they did not fit this FDA definition of a noodle. The agency permitted names like alimentary paste or imitation noodle but would not allow Asian noodle producers to call their product noodle in America. It had to be called something like pasta instead. But the regulations finally changed, and we can now call a noodle a noodle. Koyo Soba, Udon, and Somen pasta is, in fact, a noodle.
How do I read the date codes on the packaging?
KOYO RICE CAKES
Example:
15108
151 = day of year
08 = year
Shelf life: 1 year
KOYO RAMEN & PASTA
Example:
20071210
2007 = year
12 = month | 10 = day
Pasta shelf life: 1 year
09 = Year
B = Production Time
Ramen shelf life: 9 months
KOYO BROWN RICE CHIPS
Example:
220709B
Date/Month/Year/Time
22 = day of year
07 = Month
09 = Year
B = Production Time
Shelf life: 1 year
KOYO TAMARI & SOY SAUCES
Example:
Best Before: DD/YY/MM
Shelf Life 2 years
GSL – 6 months
Do the Ramen Noodles contain additives or MSG?
The Koyo Ramen Noodles are crafted from freshly milled organically grown heirloom wheat. They are pre-cooked, and baked not fried. They do not contain any Additives, Preservatives or MSG.
What are the country of origins for all Koyo products?
PASTA, RAMEN, SOY SAUCE & TAMARI SAUCE are a Product of China.
RICE CAKES are a Product of Canada.
RICE CHIPS are a Product of Thailand.
Are Koyo rice chips gluten free?
Yes. There is no wheat/gluten in any of the Koyo rice chips product. Also, there is no wheat/gluten processed on the lines or in the same facility.