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Why do the potato chips manufacturers usually flush packets of chips with nitrogen gas?

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This is done to prevent rancidity i.e to prevent oxidation of fats and oils in chips. if oxidation of oil in which food is cooked, occurs, it spoils food resulting in bad taste and smell.
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