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The sealed packets in which food items such as chips are sold are usually filled with nitrogen. What is the use of this nitrogen?


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Packaging of chips:

  1. The gas nitrogen is non-reactive. It is colorless, odorless, and tasteless.
  2. Potato chip packages are filled with nitrogen gas to prevent the chips from oxidizing and spoiling.
  3. It inhibits bacterial development and prevents food degradation.

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