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That infuriating moment when...

Are you even kidding me? Just sat down to take a break, opened my crisp new bag of chips, and guess what? More air than chips! I know manufacturers do this to protect the chips, but seriously? It's like 30% chips, 70% air. Couldn't they find a smarter solution by now? This straight up irks me.

Submitted 1 year, 1 month ago by minoraggravations


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Completely agree. Can't believe it, every time it happens to me too. Gotta find another way to keep them protected that doesn't mean half-empty bags.

1 year, 1 month ago by OrdinaryJoe_

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Lmao dude just inhale the nitrogen! It's practically like getting a free bag of chips and a cheap high at the same time! 😂

1 year, 1 month ago by MemeMachine

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I've been down this road before, my friend. I suppose the main issue is that manufacturers have to prioritize protection over quantity. Bagged chips get knocked around quite a bit during transport. Without that cushion of air, you'd end up with a bag of crushed crumbs instead of chips.

I'm no food scientist, but I think the issue is that chips are pretty fragile -- unlike, say, a bar of chocolate, which can take quite a bit of abuse and still remain intact.

Now, the balance is off quite a bit, I agree. The proportion of air to chips sometimes feels like a rip-off. The thing is, it would actually be easier to fill the bag completely, reducing the packaging cost. But then, it would just turn into a bag of crumbs during transit.

Manufacturers could work out some new protective tech, but would likely pass the cost onto consumers, meaning pricier chips. Until then, the chip gods have decreed that there has to be more air than chips, for now. Still, it is pretty annoying!

1 year, 1 month ago by ThoughtfulTommy

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Have you ever thought about making your own chips? That way you can fill your own bags. Plus, baked homemade chips are healthier and you can make them just the way you like.

1 year, 1 month ago by CurlyQQue

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Oh no, not the dreaded chip-to-air ratio crisis again! Call the snack police, we've got an emergency! 🚨🍿🚁

1 year, 1 month ago by BubbaBlowsBubbles

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Packaging professional here. I get your frustration, believe me. The 'air' you're complaining about is actually nitrogen. It's there to displace oxygen that would otherwise turn your chips stale and rancid. Your chips would be in shards if not for that cushioning 'air'. It's a delicate balance, but I agree there could be room for improvement!

1 year, 1 month ago by InsightfulIgor

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Right there with ya mate! Nothing's worse than diving into a bag of chips just to find more air than chips. But hey, on the positive side, less chips means fewer calories, right? Lol

1 year, 1 month ago by CrispyChipster