Rice and noodles both are the staple food in Taiwan.Most of rice in Taiwan is consumed as cooked rice for meals,whereas the principle variety is Japonica rice.However,rice can be utilized in processed food such as noodles through proper formulation and processing.In tradition,noodle products are made from wheat flour.There are two main types of Asian noodles in Taiwan,white salted noodle and alkaline noodle,depending on adding alkaline agents or not.Wheat flour,salt and water are the basic materials in making Asian noodles.Wheat flour is mixed with sodium chloride solution in a pin mixer for 6 minutes,and then the dough is compressed between a series of rolls to form a dough sheet.The gluten network is developed during the sheeting process,contributing to the noodle texture.The sheeted dough is then slit to produce noodles.
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