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Ramen tops US inmates' most wanted - study
By newshub.co.nz- Simon Wong
Published: 08/24/2016

They're a gastronomic wonder and a staple for students, and now ramen noodles are the most wanted item in at least one US prison.

A new study from the University of Arizona suggests the packets of dried noodles are now more sought after than cigarettes, and are used as currency by inmates because the prison food has become so bad.

Author Michael Gibson-Light says prisoners are trying to find better food following budget cuts at some prisons.

The prized ramen becoming a currency is a show of "punitive frugality" which pushes the cost of care onto prisoners and their support networks.

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