How are Lay’s potato chips made?
In this video, we show you the full process of how Lay’s potato chips are made in the factory — from the farm to the fryer, seasoning, packaging, and shipping.
Lay’s chips are among the most popular snacks in the world. But what’s the real process behind their crispy, salty perfection?
You’ll discover:
- What kind of potatoes Lay’s uses to make chips
- The exact slicing and frying method used in the factory
- The secret behind Lay’s signature crunch
- How flavoring and seasoning are applied
- Why nitrogen gas is used in Lay’s chip bags
- How millions of chips are produced and packaged each day
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00:00 Intro
00:36 THE POTATO: FROM FARM TO FACTORY
01:02 Step 1: Growing
01:15 Step 2: Harvesting
01:29 Step 3: Temporary Storage
01:58 Step 4: Initial Washing
02:08 Step 5: Peeling
02:28 Step 6: Optical Inspection
02:40 Step 7: Slicing
03:03 Cold Water Rinse
03:22 Step 9: Dewatering
03:44 Step 10: Entry into the Fryer
04:11 Step 11: The Fry Process
04:31 Step 12: De-Oiling
04:41 Step 13: Acoustic Testing – The “Crunchy Secret
05:23 Step 14: Flavor Drum Entry
05:41 Step 15: Flavor Dispensing
06:09 Step 16: Flavor Formulation
07:14 Step 17: Defect Detection
07:41 Step 18: Weighing & Portioning
08:00 Step 19: Nitrogen Flushing
08:26 Step 20: Heat-Sealing & Date Coding
08:46 Step 21: Boxing & Palletizing
09:11 CONTROVERSY: DO LAY’S CHIPS MAKE YOU GAIN WEIGHT?
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