Question

Potato chip packets are flushed with oxygen gas when packed.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

1. When we open a packet of potato chips, half of the packet/bag is filled with “air”.
2. That air is actually Nitrogen gas.
3. Nitrogen gas is mainly used to prevent rancidity as it is not reactive with either oils or fats of chips.
4. Oxygen is very reactive and likes to combine with other molecules whenever it can, causing damage to the food, so it is not used in packing of potato chip packets.

Therefore, the given statement - Potato chip packets are flushed with oxygen gas when packed is false.