Question

The potato chips manufacturers uses___gas to flush the chips bags to prevent the chips from getting oxidized.

Answer 1

The potato chips manufacturer uses nitrogen gas to flush the chips bags to prevent the chips from getting oxidized in presence of oxygen from the atmosphere. When fats and oils are oxidized they become rancid and their smell and taste changes, which is why, they are flushed with nitrogen gas because nitrogen is an inert gas and prevents the oxidation of the food.