Abstract:Noodles play an important role in the composition of people′s diets and have been a topic of extensive research in recent years.This study summarized and categorized the main types of noodles available in Asia.It analyzed and identified the influence of the raw materials selected and the effects of processing technologies on the quality of noodles.Furthermore，it summarized the status of development of noodle products based on current research，attempted to explore the prospects for innovation in noodle production，and examined the development issues related to noodle products.Finally，the researchers have provided suggestions for the production processes and for innovations in noodle products.