Rice noodles have a history spanning over 2300 years and are beloved by people. Their unique texture, nutritional value, convenience, hygiene, long shelf life, and affordability have made them a staple food, increasingly popular as a supplementary food item, and rapidly spreading to northern regions of my country.
Traditional rice noodle products mainly consist of cylindrical, straight, or block-shaped noodles of varying thicknesses.
1. Japanese and Korean rice noodles differ in taste from Chinese rice noodles due to variations in rice quality, recipe, production process, and equipment. Rice noodles from Southeast Asian countries are similar in quality to those from China, with similar production processes and equipment.
2. The rice noodle industry is largely labor-intensive, relying primarily on manual production.
3. Vietnam is a major rice-producing country and has the highest per capita consumption of rice noodles globally, with rice noodles being a staple food at every meal. Main types include thin block noodles, straight noodles, rice vermicelli, rice vermicelli sheets, and rice paper. Vietnam retains traditional rice noodle-making techniques. It produces over 3 million tons of rice noodles annually, accounting for approximately 1/4 of China's total rice noodle consumption. Currently, Vietnam is actively modernizing and standardizing its rice noodle industry, aiming to meet domestic demand while expanding exports, making it a strong competitor for Chinese rice noodles in the international market.
Traditional consumption regions for rice noodles include Guangdong, Guangxi, Hunan, Jiangxi, Fujian, Hubei, Yunnan, Sichuan, Guizhou, Anhui, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan (16 provinces, municipalities, and regions). Since 2010, rice noodle consumption has been steadily increasing in the northeastern provinces, Shandong, Beijing, Tianjin, Henan, Hebei, and Xinjiang. China is the largest producer and consumer of rice noodles globally. Currently, 99% of rice noodle production is still labor-intensive, using a combination of manual and mechanized processes. Most rice noodle manufacturers in China are small-scale workshops with an annual production capacity of around 1,000 tons. There are fewer than 60 large-scale manufacturers with an annual production capacity exceeding 10,000 tons, and these are generally characterized by poor hygiene and outdated facilities.
Qingdao HICOCA's rice noodle production technology R&D team and equipment design and manufacturing team have over 30 years of experience in rice noodle production and equipment development. From producing rice noodles to designing and manufacturing equipment, they have integrated rice noodle production technology into their equipment, providing automated and intelligent solutions for the entire rice noodle production process and equipment chain to numerous well-known enterprises both domestically and internationally. They have the capability to manufacture automated production lines for various types of rice noodles, including straight-cut noodles, instant noodles, wet noodles, fresh (semi-dried) noodles, vermicelli, and block-shaped dry (semi-dried) noodles. While maintaining traditional production methods, their products offer superior texture and taste.
The company also maintains a dedicated after-sales service team with extensive expertise in rice noodle production processes and equipment technology. They maintain detailed records for each customer, providing support for production expansion, equipment upgrades, and troubleshooting, ensuring prompt and reliable service at all times.
