Indomie Mi Goreng creator Nunuk Nuraini dies at 59

Nunuk Nuraini, the creator of the various flavors of the popular Indomie Mi Goreng instant noodles in Indonesia, has died at the age of 59.

Indofood, the producer of Indomie and pioneer of instant noodles in Indonesia, confirmed Nuraini’s death on Wednesday, Jan. 27.

“Nunuk Nuraini died today [Wednesday] and her soul returned peacefully to God,” Indofood’s head of public relations Nurlita Novi Arlaida told Indonesian media outlet Kompas.com.

The cause of her death however was not disclosed.

“Hopefully, all her sins will be forgiven and she is in the nicest place in heaven now. And for the family will be given the strength,” said Agus Suprapta of Indofood’s human resource division.

Indomie’s varieties include chicken, vegetable and chicken curry, aside from their popular Mi Goreng or fried noodles.

Netizens, meanwhile, have expressed their condolences upon Nuraini’s passing.

Indonesia should have been the proudest country for a long time to acclaim Indomie as their best product to date pic.twitter.com/boL9nqsljj

— gustirapi???????? (@gustirapi) January 8, 2021

RIP to the absolute legendary Mrs. Nunuk Nuraini, creator of the #Indomie mi goreng flavour. Truly one of humanity’s best products. You changed my life in ways you don’t know. An icon forevermore ???????????? pic.twitter.com/TVtN2pinoB

— & (@ehnjayy) January 29, 2021

Nunuk Nuraini is the true icon in my life, my fave chef & food scientist . She perfected the Indomie Mi Goreng spice mix, a harbinger of comfort in times of anxiety. Mi Goreng is ubiquitous, reliable, & affordable. Glorious on its own, better with egg, & best eaten with friends. https://t.co/TFTrCDmnfg

— Zaxx Abraham (@barangaymatters) January 30, 2021

 – Jamil Santos/RC, GMA News