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Nunuk Nuraini

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Nunuk Nuraini
Born1961 (1961)[1]
Bandung, Indonesia
Died27 January 2021(2021-01-27) (aged 59–60)[2]
Jakarta, Indonesia
Cause of deathHeart disease
EmployerIndofood
Known forIndomie 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-flavour instant noodles.[1][3]

West Java governor Ridwan Kamil called her "pahlawan bagi anak-anak kos" (hero for the boarding house kids).[4][5] The mi goreng flavour is described as a "cult favourite".[6] The noodles are popular around the world, so much so that starting in 1995 the company had built three factories in Nigeria alone.[7]

Nuraini was born in Bandung, Indonesia.[3] She graduated from Padjadjaran University in that city with a degree in food technology.[4] Nuraini was an adherent of Islam.[1] She worked for Indofood as the flavour department manager,[1][3] developing recipes there for almost three decades.[4][7] She developed the popular mi goreng flavour in 1982,[6] which was the first "dry" flavour sold without broth.[8] Nuraini originated the flavour with traditional ingredients.[9] Other flavours she invented include chicken curry,[5] green chilli,[6] rendang,[5] salted egg,[6] sambal matah,[5] and soto.[5] Despite having many fans, Nuraini rarely appeared in public.[9]

Cases of Indomie instant noodles

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).[4] Early on, the cause of Nuraini's death was not specified.[4] But the Padjadjaran University alumni later stated her death was caused by a heart disease, not COVID-19, as was earlier rumoured.[2] 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.[10]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Diponegoro, Ahmad (27 January 2021). "Biografi dan Profil Lengkap Agama Nunuk Nuraini, Pencipta Bumbu Indomie yang Meninggal Dunia" [The Complete Biography and Religious Profile of Nunuk Nuraini, the Creator of Indomie Seasoning Who Passed Away]. Correcto (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 15 September 2023. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  2. ^ a b Daryono; Retno W, Pravitri (27 January 2021). "Nunuk Nuraini, Peracik Bumbu Indomie Meninggal Dunia karena Sakit Jantung" [Nunuk Nuraini, Indomie Seasoning Mixer, Dies of Heart Disease]. Tribun News (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 29 January 2021. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ a b c d e Saptoyo, Rosy Dewi Arianti; Nugroho, Rizal Setyo (27 January 2021). "Nunuk Nuraini, Peracik Bumbu Indomie, Meninggal Dunia" [Nunuk Nuraini, Indomie Seasoning Mixer, Passes Away]. Kompas.com (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 17 July 2023. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  5. ^ a b c d e "Nunuk Nuraini, the woman behind Indomie's iconic flavors, dies at 59". Coconuts. Jakarta, Indonesia. 28 January 2021. Archived from the original on 28 January 2023. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ "Indomie History". Indomie. Archived from the original on 22 June 2023. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  9. ^ a b Ika, Disfira (14 February 2020). "Di Balik Rasa Indomie yang Enak, Ada Nunuk Nuraini yang Meracik Resep Rahasianya" [Delicious Indomie: Nunuk Nuraini Creates the Secret Recipe]. Keepo (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 1 February 2023. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  10. ^ 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.
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