서울지역을 대상으로 라면의 소비실태를 설문지로 조사하였다. 회수된 2,432명 중 801명은 라면을 거의 먹지 않았다. 라면의 소비 빈도는 일주일에 1-2회가 가장 높았고, 소비 빈도는 중학생, 고등학생, 대학생, 직장인, 가정주부의 순서로 감소하였다. 대부분의 소비자는 라면을 식사대용으로 소비하며, 국물맛이 면발보다 더욱 중요하다고 생각하였다. 가장 바람직한 면발의 텍스쳐는 쫄깃쫄깃한 것이었고, 국물맛은 매운맛을 선호하였다. 라면의 소비실태는 남녀별로 또한 직업별로 차이를 보였으나, 라면의 품질인자에 대하여는 차이를 보이지 않았다.
The consumption pattern of Ramyon(a deep-fried instant noodle) in Seoul area was surveyed in 1988. Of 2,432 consumers, 801 consumers were considered to be non-eating. Based on Ramyon eating consumers, most frequent consumption of Ramyon was 1-2 times per week. The frequency of consumption decreased in the order of middle school student, high school student, university student, office worker and housewife. Most consumers eat Ramyon because of convenience for meal substitution. Consumers considered that the taste of soup was more important than the texture of noodle. The most desirable texture and taste of soup were chewy and spicy, respectively. The consumption pattern of Ramyon between sex and among occupation groups were different. However, no significant differences were observed between sex and among occupation groups as far as quality factors were considered.
