Is it a Potato Chip??

Today Proctor and Gamble lawyers argued in Britains High court that they really aren't potato chips after all.  The ruling was made to help Proctor and Gamble avoid a 17 cent tax placed on all potato products.  So during college when I use to scarf down a tube of Pringles I wasn't even eating potato chips, correct.  What are they made of??  They are actually made from potato flakes, reminds me of instant potatoes, and the rest is rice floor.  If that isn't bad enough check out the information below.  That explains all the cold fries.

Have you ever wondered what McDonald's does with their left-over french fries?

In most areas of the world local health regulations require that food cannot sit under a heat lamp for more than 16 minutes before it is deemed inconsumable by the public. It is at this time interval that one of the largest suppliers of fast food for the world supplies one of the largest manufacturers of potato chips their base ingredient. McDonald's carefully collects unserved french fries and places them into specially created dehydrators. The remains are then flaked and placed into airtight containers which are then shipped to Pringles factories all over the world.

Check out this excerpt from the Pringles website:

How are Pringles made?

We're glad you noticed that Pringles are shaped differently and taste different. While Pringles contain the same basic ingredients found in other chip products, we take a totally radical approach to the way we mix our ingredients. We buy potatoes in the form of potato flakes and then add just enough water and other wholesome ingredients to make a smooth potato dough. The dough is cut in uniform shapes and these cut-outs are placed on pre-formed and Pringles-shaped carriers. The crisps are quick-fried and seasoned just right. Finally, they go to the stack-packer and then on to your favorite store.

Comments

[Scott]

Oh how I loved Pringles!! It was one of the few things I looked forward to consuming between flights at Houston airport. I guess it helps explain why there are so many overweight people not to mention increases in hypertension dxs. In the future I'll skip the "chips" and go with a Cliff bar and water.

Many thanks for the insight Jason! :)