Studying consumer reviews, most sociologists agree that chips are one of the most popular products of our time. Is it so? Let's look at the Lays products - chips, the composition of which for many buyers to this day remains a mystery for seven seals.
How it all began
The history of a popular brand began in the thirties of the last century. Then the future founder of the famous product Herman W. Ley worked as a regular salesman in Nashville and engaged in small wholesale deliveries of Gardnere`s potato chips. After some time, in 1944, he decided to make certain adjustments and change the familiar name to “Leys” (chips). The composition of the product remains the same. The year of renaming subsequently became the date of birth of the new brand. Over time, the popularity of these chips has increased, and now there is no such person on the planet who would never hear about them.
But most people, when choosing a product, as a rule, are only interested in its name and taste. Few people know what “Lays” (chips) actually represent. The composition of this food product seems simple only at first glance. In fact, his recipe includes:
- potatoes;
- salt;
- vegetable oil;
- sugar;
- an aroma and taste enhancer in the form of glutamate, guanilate or sodium inosinate;
- flavorings, fish or egg powder, whey powder and milk, as well as fish oil;
- Aspartame sweetener.
All this provides certain restrictions for those people who have individual food intolerance, for example, egg or milk protein, as well as fish or seafood. This must be taken into account when choosing such a difficult delicacy.
The nutritional value
In order to have a complete picture of such an unusual food, you need to understand what kind of food components contain “Leys” (chips). The composition of 100 grams of product is as follows:
- proteins - 6.5 g;
- carbohydrates - 53 g;
- fats - 30 g;
- energy value - 510 kilocalories.
Scientists also claim that this fragrant fried potato does not have any vitamins, as well as macro or micro elements. Accordingly, it is difficult to talk about any of its benefits, because after a special intensive processing of this vegetable, everything that could be of any value evaporates. But carcinogens such as acrolein and acrylamide, on the contrary, accumulate in large quantities. Scientists also noticed that in these chips there is a very dangerous substance called glycidamide, which not only can provoke the onset of cancer, but also can destroy the original structure of DNA. Do not forget that among fans of “Leys”, as a rule, there are problems with the gastrointestinal tract. A clear excess of salt leads to metabolic disorders, heart function and bone tissue. This is an additional minus along with extremely high calorie content.
Product with original taste.
The easiest way to describe the composition of chips "Leys" with salt. This can be judged by the name itself. According to the approved recipe, only three food products are used for production:
- potatoes;
- salt;
- vegetable oil.
The ratio of the components that make up nutritional value remains the same. But the energy supply is slightly increasing, reaching 520 kilocalories per 100 grams of the final product. Also, repeated use of oil and a huge amount of salt have a negative effect. In people who often eat such chips, in addition to gastrointestinal upset, there are serious problems with the excretory system and complex inflammatory processes.
The result of a complex negative effect on the body is also a sharp obesity and frequent poor health. However, young people until a certain time do not pay attention to it, enjoying the pleasant taste and unique characteristic smell of their favorite product.
Popular fragrance
The composition of the Lays chips (sour cream and greens) looks a little different. Basically, they differ only in E-additives. The new product contains E330 (citric acid) and E621 (flavor enhancer). It is with their help that it creates the feeling that the package contains fried potatoes seasoned with delicate sour cream and fragrant herbs.
Of course, there is no use in this. Yes, there’s no question of her. The main goal of production is to achieve a specific flavor and simulate the desired taste. And with this task, additional components do very well. In addition, the desired effect is achieved due to the extract of barley malt, which adds to the taste of special sharpness and originality. Although most often this ingredient is used in the form of an additive identical to the corresponding natural aroma. This method is often used in the manufacture of chips. This allows you to create products with new tastes by combining synthetic components.