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Chips manufacturers usually fill bags of chips with ........... gas to prevent the chips from getting oxidised.

A

oxygen

B

nitrogen

C

hydrogen

D

carbon dioxide

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B
Chips manufactures usually flush bags of chips with nitrogen gas to prevent the chips from getting oxidised. When fats and oils are oxidesed, they becomes rancid and their smell and taste change usually antioxidants are added to foods containing fats and oils.
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