Studying consumer reviews, most sociologists agree that one of the most popular products of our time is chips. Is it so? Let's look at Lay's products - chips, the composition of which remains a sealed secret for many buyers to this day.

Where it all began

The history of the popular brand began back in the thirties of the last century. Then the future founder of the famous product, Herman V. Lay, worked as an ordinary traveling salesman in Nashville and was engaged in small-scale wholesale supplies of Gardnere`s potato chips. After some time, in 1944, he decided to make certain adjustments and change the usual name to “Lays” (chips). yet remained the same. The year of the renaming subsequently began to be considered the date of birth of the new brand. Over time, the popularity of these chips has increased, and now there is no such person on the planet who has never heard of them.

But when choosing a product, most people are usually only interested in its name and taste. Few people know what Lays (chips) actually are. The composition of this food product seems simple only at first glance. In fact, its recipe includes:

• potato;
• salt;
• vegetable oil;
• sugar;
• aroma and taste enhancer in the form of sodium glutamate, guanylate or inosinate;
• flavoring substances, fish or whey powder and milk, as well as fish oil;
• sweetener "Aspartame".

All this provides for certain restrictions for those people who have individual food intolerance, for example, egg or milk protein, as well as fish or seafood. This must be taken into account when choosing such a difficult delicacy.

The nutritional value

To have a complete understanding of such unusual food, you need to understand what food components “Lays” (chips) contain. The composition of 100 grams of product is as follows:

Scientists also claim that these aromatic fried potatoes do not contain any vitamins, macro- or microelements. Accordingly, it is difficult to talk about any of its benefits, since after special intensive processing everything that could be of any value evaporates from this vegetable. But carcinogens such as acrolein and acrylamide, on the contrary, accumulate in large quantities. Scientists also noticed that these chips contain a very dangerous substance called glycidamide, which not only can cause cancer, but can also destroy the original structure of DNA. We should also not forget that Lace lovers, as a rule, have problems with the gastrointestinal tract. And a clear excess of salt leads to metabolic disorders, heart function and the condition of bone tissue. This is an additional disadvantage along with the extremely high calorie content.

Product with original taste

The easiest way to describe the composition of Lay's chips with salt. This can be judged by the name itself. According to the approved recipe, only three food products are used for production:

• potato;
• salt;
• vegetable oil.

The ratio of components that make up the nutritional value remains the same. But the energy reserve increases slightly, reaching 520 kilocalories per 100 grams of the final product. Also, repeated use of oil and a huge amount of salt have their negative effects. People who often eat such chips, in addition to gastrointestinal disorders, have serious problems with the excretory system and complex inflammatory processes.

The result of a complex negative impact on the body is also severe obesity and frequent poor health. However, young people do not pay attention to this until a certain time, enjoying the pleasant taste and unique characteristic smell of their favorite product.

Popular scent

The composition of Lay's chips looks a little different (sour cream and herbs). Basically, they differ only in E-additives. The new product contains E330 (citric acid) and E621. It is with their help that the package creates the feeling that the package contains fried potatoes, seasoned with delicate sour cream and fragrant herbs.

Of course, there is no benefit in this. Yes, there is no talk about her. The main goal of production is to achieve a specific aroma and imitate the desired taste. And the additional components cope with this task very well. In addition, the desired effect is achieved through barley malt extract, which adds special sharpness and originality to the taste. Although most often used in the form of an additive identical to the corresponding natural aroma. This method is quite often used in the production of chips. This allows us to create products with new flavors by combining synthetic components.

A review of chips is a strange thing. It seems to be needed, but it seems not.

Who among us is not familiar with Lays chips? Yes, for sure, that's it!

I bought a large package of chips with salt at Fix price for 99 rubles.

She looks bright and attractive. Decorated in the usual Lays style.

The pack can be easily and quickly closed, leaving the uneaten treat for later. The manufacturer has thought through the adhesive tape and accessible colorful instructions.

There are several times less chips in the package than there is air. But, of course, it is necessary so that the chips do not break and retain their attractive appearance.

But don’t think that there are too few chips in the package. There is a very sufficient amount for 2-3.4 people.

The chips in the package are whole, smooth, golden. They look delicious😋

Compound very decent. Without flavorings and other not very pleasant nonsense. It’s even somehow unusual for chips)

In addition to the adequate composition, I love salt-flavored chips, no matter how trite it may sound, for their taste. If you like neutral crisps without the aftertaste of chemical seasonings, then this option is for you. By the way, they were salted well. I like everything👍🏼

In the company of chips, you can watch a TV series, chat with friends, and also write reviews on IRecommend.

And also do the hated homework. There should be at least some joy in this difficult task 😉

Once every two or three months I have the desire to eat something unhealthy and salty. And since breadcrumbs or nuts can also break your teeth, and seeds can cause irritation on your face, I choose chips. The best option today in terms of price-quality ratio, I consider chips from ATB’s own brand “Own Line”.

Just six months ago these were the usual chips from the “Pirate” series of snacks - it included chips, corn sticks, seeds, nuts, and crackers. Now this trademark, and many others too, have been removed and replaced with “Own Line”. The packaging still remained recognizable.

In six months, I only ate 2 packs of chips, and both were of this brand and simply with salt. The first time I became interested when I saw a new pack, and the second time I bought them consciously. The fact is that the composition of these chips is relatively harmless - there are no unnecessary flavoring additives, monosodium glutamate, etc. True, there is palm oil.

Palm oil is very cheap and harmful, increasing cholesterol levels in the blood. Although a lot of research has been conducted on this topic and the conclusions are different - for example, some scientists believe that such oil increases the level of “good” cholesterol, but most come to the conclusion that constant consumption of such oil increases the risk of heart disease. But they continue to use it because it is cheap and increases the shelf life of products. These chips, for example, can be stored for as long as 9 months.

Can regular potatoes fried in sunflower oil last that long? Hardly.

Actually, that's why I eat them very rarely. Once every 2-3 months, or even less often.

These chips are an order of magnitude cheaper than similar packages of Lux, Lays, etc. chips. This pack contains 130 grams, I haven’t seen a 70 gram pack with this flavor. They cost 10.6 hryvnia and are sold only in ATB.

Chips take up a smaller portion of the package, as in more expensive counterparts. There are different sizes - very small slices, and simply huge ones that can be eaten in 2-3 bites.

They taste like overcooked potatoes with salt. There is a little more salt here than required. After chips I really want to drink. If you have a group, then a pack is enough for three. Alone, I stretch the pleasure over two days. These chips are also perfect for use in salads. The same sunflower salad will be much more pleasant to eat if the chips do not overwhelm everything with their smell and taste.

So on the one hand, I cannot recommend the product because of its harmfulness. However, the manufacturer honestly states that the chips are prepared with palm oil. If you look at the packaging of the more expensive Lux chips, it says “vegetable oil (palm olein)”, but on Lays chips they are completely limited to vegetable oil without decoding. Perhaps someone will think that vegetable oil and sunflower oil are the same thing. That is, all chips are made with palm oil, even the mega-expensive Pringles! That's why they are all incredibly harmful. At the same time, this product tastes good, has less yuck, and is a great price.

So what to eat or not to eat is up to you. But I will still make a recommendation.

Don't believe it if someone says they don't like chips. Yes, the product is high in calories and is contraindicated for dieters, but this does not apply to the bulk of the population. Everyone loves chips! Kids love the crispy delicacy, and adults can’t imagine any other snack to go with beer. Making chips at home is a particular pleasure. First of all, the process itself is interesting, and tasting the results usually brings the whole family together at one table.

Features of making chips

It is not difficult to prepare such a delicacy yourself. Homemade chips, unlike store-bought ones that contain preservatives, flavors and other harmless additives, are completely harmless to the body. They contain only natural products: potatoes, vegetable oil and salt. Cooking does not require special equipment, an oven or microwave is enough, and in the absence of such, an ordinary frying pan will do. Follow these simple requirements, and the crunch of potato slices will delight everyone without exception.

1. Not only taste qualities are important, but also aesthetic ones. Therefore, put the “defective” (eyes, bumps) source material aside, and leave the smooth potatoes for processing.
2. By rinsing the slices with cold water, you can reduce the starch content, after which the chips will not stick together during frying.
3. Place the cooked potatoes on a plate, having previously covered them with baking paper, or sprinkle the dish with flour.
4. You can add a slight piquancy to the taste of homemade chips by adding paprika, herbs or other spices at your discretion.

Potato chips in the oven

Necessary products: 5 potatoes, salt, spices, 2 tbsp. l. vegetable oil. Cut the peeled, washed potatoes into extremely thin slices. Sprinkle them with vegetable oil, then mix with your hands. Cover a baking sheet with baking paper or parchment and grease with oil. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 190 degrees. Arrange the potato slices in one layer and bake until done. Place the finished chips on a dish, add salt and sprinkle with spices. The result is golden in appearance and crispy in taste.

Potato chips in the microwave

We process potato tubers as in the previous method. Place oiled paper on a microwave-safe plate and distribute the potato pieces, keeping an interval between them. Coat the top with vegetable oil and place in the oven for three minutes, setting the power to high. Salt ready-made chips.

For one kilogram of tubers you will need about a liter of oil. Salt and seasonings as usual. At home, it is convenient to cook in a deep frying pan (or in a saucepan). Also have a paper towel, a colander and a flat plate ready. Rinse potatoes with cold water. Throw it in a colander, shake off the remaining drops, dry the slices, and after that put them in oil (it should boil). The cooking process in a frying pan is quick, just have time to remove the slices fried until golden brown. Place the finished chips on a towel to absorb excess oil. Place on a plate and sprinkle with salt and other seasonings. Cook the remaining potatoes, adding oil.

Potato chips in the deep fryer

Owners of deep fryers will have better luck when it comes to cooking time. And the dish itself turns out tastier, but there are negative aspects. Potatoes absorb a lot of oil, and chips prepared this way will be greasy, and doctors and nutritionists do not recommend excessive consumption of such food. The frying process is similar to the frying pan method, and the slices should be thinner than usual.

An alternative to a deep fryer can be a multicooker, if you additionally purchase special meshes used for cooking in boiling oil.

Chips – neoclassical

Chip manufacturers have long abandoned the classic version, and crispy potato analogues have appeared on store shelves. The consumer does not always think about what this or that product is made from, the main thing is that it satisfies the taste. The assortment for this is quite diverse: the aroma of bacon, jellied meat, mushrooms, cheese, but the most attractive thing is the crunch. So why not experiment at home.

From lavash
For preparation you will need the following products:

• thin pita bread;
• vegetable oil (preferably olive);
• dill;
• three cloves of garlic;
• salt.

Finely chop the washed dill, mix with salt and crushed garlic. Grease pieces of pita bread (shaped like chips) with the prepared mixture, place on a baking sheet, and place in the oven. Drying requires a temperature of 200 degrees and only five minutes of time. Ready!

For those who like fatty chips, add a little mayonnaise or sour cream to the mixture.

From cheese
Any cheese is grated on a fine grater and placed on the deck in small portions for baking. There must be a distance between the pieces, otherwise you can end up with one large cake, since the product tends to spread when melted. Set the oven to 160 degrees and after about four to five minutes remove the finished chips. Cool and taste.

You can use this recipe if you have a piece of cheese lying around. You shouldn’t throw it away; it’s quite suitable for preparing such a hearty snack. And one more piece of advice for housewives. Add ham, garlic, any herbs, and get an unsurpassed taste.

Warning! Don’t be distracted for too long, as the cheese melts quickly, and if you miss the moment, it will burn.

From mashed potatoes
The unusual taste of chips according to this recipe will only be appreciated by those who have a waffle iron.

Ingredients:

• 5 potatoes;
• 1 egg;
• 5 tbsp. l. flour;
• a third of a glass of milk;
• salt, spices;
• vegetable oil, with the exception of olive oil.

Prepare regular puree, cool slightly, pour in milk, add flour and egg. Mix thoroughly, the ideal mass is obtained using a blender. The consistency should be rare, but not spread. Add salt, spices (herbs and mushrooms if desired).

Grease a hot waffle iron with oil, add 1 tbsp. l. potato dough, smooth it over the surface and bake for no more than 30 seconds, otherwise it will burn. Carefully remove the finished chips using a knife.

From a bow
Homemade chips made from regular onions have a unique taste. The process is labor-intensive, but the end result is excellent. Initially prepare the batter by beating two eggs with flour. Add salt, pepper or other spices to taste. The dough should be liquid, and you can increase its volume by adding a little mineral water.

The onion is cut into circles, with an average thickness of four millimeters, and disassembled into individual rings. Dip each part in batter and place in a frying pan with well-heated oil. Fry on both sides, then place on a towel, as in the case of the potato version. The finished chips should have a beautiful golden color. If you have a little more free time, add a quick sauce to the onion crisps. To do this, chop dill, green onions, pepper and mix with sour cream.

From meat
At first glance, this recipe will seem complicated, but only in terms of time. Be patient and you will enjoy the process itself. Cut the meat into slices two millimeters thick and in sizes of your choice. Beat each piece as thinly as possible. Next make the marinade. Crush a few cloves of garlic, add 3 tbsp. l. sugar, a little soy sauce, 2 tbsp. l. vinegar, parsley and any spices. Pour the resulting marinade over the meat and place in the refrigerator for five hours. Heat the oven to one hundred degrees (low setting). Place the pieces of meat on a baking sheet lined with food foil and bake. This will take thirty to forty minutes until all the moisture has evaporated.

The suggested recipes are the most popular, but inventive housewives went further. Especially those who like to crunch on diet foods. Chips are prepared at home from any vegetables: zucchini, carrots, blueberries, and without the use of oil. The technology is similar to cooking in the microwave, and the holding time is approximately ten minutes. Ready-made multi-colored chips are sprinkled with dill, garlic, parsley, mixed with fine salt. This homemade seasoning is completely harmless.

But human capabilities are not limited to this. Chips can be one of the dessert options.

Sweet fruit slices
Divide pears and apples into thin slices. Make a syrup from 0.5 kg of sugar and 0.5 liters of water and boil the fruit in it for five minutes. Then remove and dry in the oven for about five hours. Fruit chips are sweet and crunchy.

The process can be simplified by eliminating the syrup. Then dry the fruit slices as usual - and no additional material or time costs. This method will allow you to preserve semi-finished products for making compotes during the winter season.

So, there are quite a lot of recipes and a varied choice of products, but making chips at home can’t be rushed, so do it when you have free time.

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