Para Handy Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 The ultimate student meal: Introducing the doner kebab flavoured Pot NoodleBring together two of the most reviled food creations of Britain's culinary history and here you have it - the Kebab Pot Noodle.Undaunted by the warnings about kebabs being high in fat and calories, the makers of the Pot Noodle have decided to harness its appeal to the student classes.In reality, the Kebab Pot Noodle is as close to real Kebab as processed plastic processed cheese is to Camembert.For the £1.01 plastic pot contains dried noodles, dried meat pieces and stock powder.However, the makers claim that by merely adding boiling water, consumers can indulge in the taste and smell of a kebab without downing the same amount of artery clogging fat.Unilever, the makers of the Pot Noodle, insist that the Kebab has been unfairly maligned.They claim that even great chefs like Heston Blumenthal have hankered after a kebab from time to time.Grahame Walker, Pot Noodle flavour development manager, said: 'Kebab Pot Noodle is truly the clash of the male food titans.'When we came to developing a new flavour there was one obvious choice – the nation's favourite late-night takeaway.'We know men love a good kebab as well as a Pot Noodle so we thought we'd combine the two to create the ultimate man food snack.'It is the first time in two years that Pot Noodle has launched a new flavour, following the new editions of Lamb Hotpot, Tikka Masala and Chicken Satay in March 2007.Pot Noodle marketing manager Cheryl Calverley said: 'We may be in a recession but Pot Noodle is all about bringing a bit of fun into people's lives.'We’re giving people more choice in their Noodle snacks by adding one of the nation’s favourite takeaways to our range – combining two of Britain’s much-loved foods to create the perfect man snack.'A recent survey by local council health chiefs found just one particularly large and greasy kebab can contain 2,000 calories - as many as a woman should eat in a whole day.The survey also found that more than one in three kebabs contained meat from several different species of animal.Some kebabs sold as Halal - suitable for Muslims - were even found to contain pork, which is banned by the faith.The decision by Unilever to opt for the kebab flavour represents something of a U-turn.The company, which at one time advertised the product as the ' Slag of Snacks' subsequently tried to move upmarket and put a greater emphasis on health.Now the company's advertising and strategy has returned to its culinary roots. Now how about a Haggis one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Farkoff Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 I used to be practically addicted to the beef ones, but like most things they have changed, and not for the better. Less salt! they cry. Less stuff than last year! I want more food in my food, not less. The only ones which have improved are the chicken+mushroom ones, but I really couldn't say why. Lamb hotpot? Despicable. Nice and spicy are ok, but they too have changed. Perhaps replacing sugar with sweeteners has resulted in my aspartame riddled "brain" being unable to process the taste of real food anymore, or indeed any kind of information, so I'm off for a bacon cooked in bacon fat sandwich, deep fried then smothered in reggae reggae sauce. Ido agree that they are a strange kind of hellery, provided by our evil 70's governments as an experiment. Anyone remember chutney flavour space invaders crisps? They made me climb the curtains as a 4 yr old, mad as a kitten. And the "Bombay Badboy" is a complete abomination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medziotojas Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Remember Pot Sweets? They were short lived; I remember taking them on Scout camps. Apple crumble with crunchy toffee topping, Nyaaammm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Farkoff Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Never heard of those, but they sound sordidly great. Pot sweets. Wow. I wonder if they had dried peas in 'em same as all t'others? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Para Handy Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Never heard of those, but they sound sordidly great. Pot sweets. Wow. I wonder if they had dried peas in 'em same as all t'others? Some of the Pot Noodles you had to pea in them to give them any flavour. And why is there no cheese flavoured ones And a Shetland version Stap or Salt Herring flavour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 [edit] Current UK flavoursBeef & Tomato Sweet & Sour Original Curry Chicken & Mushroom Chinese Chow Mein Sweet & Spicy (formerly Nice & Spicy) Southern Fried Chicken Bombay Bad Boy Lamb Hotpot Chicken Satay Tikka Masala [edit] Discontinued UK FlavoursCheese and Tomato Sausage and Tomato Hot chicken curry Mexican Fajita Bacon Sizzler (Withdrawn due to health concerns regarding contents) Pizza was available for a limited time in mid 2000 Turkey and Stuffing, a limited edition festive flavour released some time in the mid-nineties Seedy Sanchez Barbecue (BBQ) [edit] VariationsThe Pot Noodle brand was also used to sell other similar snack foods, including: King size Pot Noodles, holding 30% more contents than an average pot Kids Pots, smaller versions designed for children Posh Noodle, with narrower noodles, designed to be more upmarket Pot Rice Pot Curry, a variation of Pot Rice with Indian flavours Pot Mash Pot Casserole Pot Pasta Pot Sweet, dessert rather than savoury flavours "Wot? Not in a Pot Noodle", a Super Noodles style alternative with thinner noodles, for pan cooking the cheese and tomato was great. also useful in a diet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 The ultimate student meal: Introducing the doner kebab flavoured Pot NoodleBring together two of the most reviled food creations of Britain's culinary history and here you have it - the Kebab Pot Noodle.Undaunted by the warnings about kebabs being high in fat and calories, the makers of the Pot Noodle have decided to harness its appeal to the student classes.In reality, the Kebab Pot Noodle is as close to real Kebab as processed plastic processed cheese is to Camembert.For the £1.01 plastic pot contains dried noodles, dried meat pieces and stock powder. Accoring to the front page of today's Guardian, the doner kebab slag noodle is suitable for Vegans too, as it contains absolutely no meat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 but you do have a useful plant pot too. ive never seen that one. has anyone seen it up here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassermaet Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 [edit] Discontinued UK FlavoursCheese and Tomato Sausage and Tomato Hot chicken curry Mexican Fajita Bacon Sizzler (Withdrawn due to health concerns regarding contents) Pizza was available for a limited time in mid 2000 Turkey and Stuffing, a limited edition festive flavour released some time in the mid-nineties Seedy Sanchez Barbecue (BBQ) Seriously?! One flavour withdrawn on those grounds? Did they offer an explanation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 -Pot Noodle Beef and Tomato single pack all date codes -Pot Noodle Bacon Sizzler single unit all date codes -Pot Noodle Beef and Tomato 4 pack all date codes -Pot Noodle Beef and Tomato single unit 33 % extra free all date codes -Pot Noodle Beef and Tomato king pot all date codes something called sudan red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fjool Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 As I recall 'Sudan Red' is an additive which was found to be carcinogenic. This discovery caused a number of products to be recalled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxFusion Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 ^yup tis a food colouringhttp://www.unilever.co.uk/ourcompany/newsandmedia/pressreleases/2005/Sudan_1.asp there's more than one too, Sudan red IV was found in chinese duck eggshttp://www.foodnavigator.com/Science-Nutrition/Sudan-Red-found-in-Chinese-duck-eggs[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Njugle Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 also found in cheap paprika*, where it was used as an "adulterant" apparently! Well, really! I'm glad they withdrew it as I'll not tolerate any adultery in my food! *and turmeric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twerto Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 between this and the news about red meat in the news today.. I think i have solved my diet issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Para Handy Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 The ultimate student meal: Introducing the doner kebab flavoured Pot NoodleBring together two of the most reviled food creations of Britain's culinary history and here you have it - the Kebab Pot Noodle.Undaunted by the warnings about kebabs being high in fat and calories, the makers of the Pot Noodle have decided to harness its appeal to the student classes.In reality, the Kebab Pot Noodle is as close to real Kebab as processed plastic processed cheese is to Camembert.For the £1.01 plastic pot contains dried noodles, dried meat pieces and stock powder. Accoring to the front page of today's Guardian, the doner kebab slag noodle is suitable for Vegans too, as it contains absolutely no meat. How Ironic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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