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A notable difference between spaghetti and ramen is the addition of an alkali to ramen which has a profound effect on the texture. Ramen fit into the group of A
by agurk 3y ago
A notable difference between spaghetti and ramen is the addition of an alkali to ramen which has a profound effect on the texture. Ramen fit into the group of Alkaline Noodles[0].
So more different than just the shape.
[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alkaline_noodles https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alkaline_noodles
- mjb 3y agoYou can (sort of) turn thin dried spaghetti into ramen by presoaking it in a strong solution of sodium carbonate.