Question

Give Reasons why do chips manufacturers Usually flush bgs of chips with gas such as nitrogen.

Answer 1

Answer:

While packaging of chips they are flushed or surrounded with an inert gas such as nitrogen to prevent its contact with oxygen of air. This is done to avoid rancidity of fats and oils.

Answer 2

Answer: Oil and fat containing food items are flushed with nitrogen because the food containing fats and oil become rancid after sometime because of oxidation and give smell having a bad taste. Presence of nitrogen helps food to save from rancidity.