Most people have had instant noodles（方便面, a kind of noodles that is different from what we usually cook at home. But have you wondered1 instant noodles are shaped in a special way? More than 10,000 people in China recently discussed this special question on Sina Weibo. They want to know the story behind instant noodles' special curly shape. Experts have answered.
First of all, people make instant noodles into this shape so that it's easier to transport（运输）2. Most instant noodles are prepared3 placing them in hot water to soften them up.4, they will not be broken while being transported.
Secondly, this special shape 5 money on production. This shape can fit in smaller cups than 6 noodles, so noodle producers don't have to make bigger cups.
Thirdly, the noodles taste better in this special shape. There will be more 7 between each noodle when they are in this shape. This allows them to absorb（吸收） more broth（汤汁） and therefore taste better.
Finally,8 you use a fork or chopsticks, this shape is easier to pick up and eat.
The four9 explained above by the experts really make sense. According to Sina Weibo, they have made it 10 to most people why instant noodles have this curly shape. Next time you have a talk with your friends, you may share this secret of the shape.
