Ottogi Jin Ramyeon Spicy Flavour Mini Cup is a compact single-serve cup ramyeon made by Ottogi, one of Korea's leading food brands. The name "Jin" (眞) means "true" or "rich" in Korean, emphasising the deep, full-bodied broth. The flavour is spicy, salty, and packed with umami — a bold, intensely savoury broth with a satisfying heat. Compared to European instant soups, it delivers a much more pronounced spice and umami character. The heat level is moderate: if you enjoy chilli, you'll find it very manageable. The mini size makes it ideal as a light lunch or snack, and the 6-cup multipack gives you plenty of versatility.

Yes — based on ingredient analysis, this product is formulated with ingredients suitable for both vegan and vegetarian diets. The noodles contain wheat flour, modified starch, palm oil, and sunflower oil. The soup powder includes yeast extract, soy sauce powder, and hydrolysed vegetable protein. The dried vegetable sachet contains napa cabbage, cabbage, carrot, spring onion, mushroom, red chilli, and plant-based protein (TVP from soy and wheat). Please note that this product does not carry an official vegan certification; suitability is confirmed on the basis of ingredient composition. Additionally, cross-contamination with animal-derived allergens such as milk and egg may occur during manufacturing, so those following a strict vegan diet should take this into account.

This product contains allergens that must be declared under EU Regulation 1169/2011, Annex II. ▶ Allergens directly present: Gluten (wheat), Soybeans. ▶ Possible cross-contamination: Milk (dairy), Egg, Peanuts, Celery, Fish, Mustard, Crustaceans, Molluscs, Sesame, Barley, Oats. Cross-contamination may occur because other products containing these ingredients are produced in the same manufacturing facility. If you have a gluten allergy (including coeliac disease) or a soy allergy, please avoid this product. Those with sensitivities to any of the cross-contamination allergens should also exercise caution before consuming.

Yes, this product has a high sodium content. It contains approximately 1,690mg of sodium per 100g (equivalent to around 4.23g of salt), which is close to the EU recommended daily salt intake for adults (5g). Those with high blood pressure or following a low-sodium diet should consume this product with care. To reduce sodium intake, you can use only half the soup powder sachet or avoid drinking all of the broth. This product is best enjoyed as an occasional snack or light meal rather than as a daily staple.

Preparation is very straightforward. ① Partially open the lid and add the enclosed soup powder and dried vegetable sachet on top of the noodles. ② Pour boiling water up to the fill line marked inside the cup (approx. 200ml). ③ Close the lid and wait 3 minutes. ④ Open the lid, stir well, and enjoy immediately. ⚠️ Microwave use is not recommended. The cup container may not be designed for microwave heating, so always use the boiling water method. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Consume immediately after opening.