The diagram shows how instant noodles are manufactured. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevent.

The diagram illustrates the process of instant noodle production.

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, the entire action is fully automated, comprising a total of eight steps that can be categorized into three stages: material preparation, processing, and packaging. There are two steps involved in material preparation.

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, trucks transport flour, which is

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stored in silos. The flour is

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put into a mixer, where it is combined with water and oil for the next stage. During the processing stage, the mixture undergoes four different steps. Rollers are first employed to transform the mixture into thin dough sheets, which are cut into strips. These strips are

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shaped into circular noodle discs, followed by immersion in oil and a drying procedure. Once the processing stage is completed, the noodle discs are placed into cups,

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vegetables and spices to enhance the flavour.

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, the cups are labelled and sealed, marking the conclusion of the course.