Question

Nitrogen is flushed in potato chips packets to preserve acidity of potato chips.​

Answer 1

Potato chips packets are flushed with nitrogen to prevent rancidity. Nitrogen prevents the oxidation of the fats and oils. Nitrogen is an inert gas, which stops the contents of the packet from reacting/decomposing

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.