Nissin's Top Ramen noodles have kept many a college student alive and kicking when they ran out of money before they ran out of month. At 380 calories per package, this mix of flour, fat, spices, and preservatives provides an inexpensive source of bulk calories that will keep your heart beating, your brain operating, and get you through until the next check comes and you can afford things like meat and produce.

The thing that gets me is that they seem to be the same price now as when I was in college 20+ years ago. How can they keep their price this low for this long?

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