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Is Lays pure potato?

Published in Food science 1 min read

Lay's Classic potato chips are made primarily from potatoes, but they are not pure potato due to the inclusion of other ingredients.

Here's a breakdown:

  • Primary Ingredient: Potatoes are the main ingredient in Lay's Classic chips. They are sourced from farms, sliced, and cooked.

  • Other Ingredients: Lay's Classic also includes vegetable oil (sunflower, corn, and/or canola oil) and salt. These ingredients are necessary for the frying process and for flavor.

Therefore, while Lay's Classic chips are largely comprised of potatoes, the addition of oil and salt means they are not simply "pure potato."